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The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has pledged that the state government will intensify efforts to improve the support systems for senior citizens. In a recent statement, Sanwo-Olu affirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly through stronger healthcare, social welfare, and community-based programmes. Her remarks came

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The excitement surrounding Abubakar Yakubu’s victory as the newly elected President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) was tragically overshadowed by a fatal car accident that occurred on the very day he was declared the winner. Yakubu, who had just secured the AGN presidency in a fiercely contested election against veteran actress Rita Daniels,

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In a heartwarming move aimed at making this Christmas season unforgettable for his native community, US-based philanthropist and founder of the African Film Festival in Dallas, Ihemba Kelechi Eke, also known as Ichie Ihemba, has announced an exciting series of events set to light up the festive period in his hometown. 3rd Edition of Ihemba

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Dr. Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh, the Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, has been honored by Who’sWho Africa as one of Africa’s most influential public figures in 2025. His inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Who’sWho Africa Bibliography Compendium is a testament to his remarkable contributions to engineering, industrial entrepreneurship, and innovation leadership. A

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The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, tragically passed away yesterday after collapsing in his office in Yenagoa. The sudden loss has sent shockwaves throughout Bayelsa State and beyond, with former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Governor Seriake Dickson, and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) leading tributes to the late Deputy Governor. Jonathan’s Tribute:

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The recent attempted coup in Benin has sparked intense reactions, especially concerning the inconsistent responses of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) to democratic backsliding on the continent. While ECOWAS swiftly intervened to quell the coup, deploying military forces from Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Sierra Leone to

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Amid growing concerns over the ongoing tax reforms in Nigeria, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has sought to reassure the public, dismissing claims that the government plans to seize funds directly from bank accounts. He called such fears “false, dangerous, and capable of destabilising the economy”. Speaking

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by 16%, reducing it from ₦828 per litre to ₦699 per litre, effective from December 11, 2025. This marks the 20th price adjustment made by the refinery in 2025, highlighting its aggressive pricing strategy as the

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially issued Permits to Access Flare Gas to 28 successful companies under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP), marking a significant shift from the environmental problem of gas flaring to an economic opportunity for the country’s upstream petroleum industry. The ceremony for issuing the permits took

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an expanded investigation into the pricing practices of Nigerian airlines, particularly regarding concerns over possible exploitation on certain domestic routes. The investigation follows growing public complaints about excessively high airfares, particularly on flights serving the South-East and South-South regions, as the festive season approaches. In

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