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Lagos State is set to host its first-ever Foods and Culture Festival, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, announced on Tuesday. Scheduled for December 16–17, 2025, at the cricket pitch, Tarawa Balewa Square, the festival is a collaboration between the Ministry and Irabor Creative Minds. It aims to showcase Nigeria’s rich

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The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of a suspected kidnapper after a gun battle with operatives in Obiaruku, Delta State. The command also announced the arrest of several suspected armed robbers and cultists, along with the recovery of firearms and ammunition. Incident in ObiarukuSpokesperson SP Bright Edafe stated that on December 1,

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Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the August 8, 2026 Osun State governorship election. The primary, held on Tuesday in Osogbo, was conducted under heavy security presence. Announcing the results, Humphrey Abba, chairman of the primary election committee, said Adedamola secured 919 out of

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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, David Effiong, for allegedly causing a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, despite an ongoing ban on masquerade activities in the state. Effiong was apprehended after residents reported that he was creating a nuisance and reportedly damaging property in the community on Tuesday.

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Zonal Coordinators to lead the Renewed Hope Initiative Committees, aimed at advancing his administration’s development agenda across Nigeria. The coordinators by geopolitical zone are: The appointments were announced during the inauguration of the committees, chaired by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma. The Renewed Hope Initiative will coordinate strategic

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Former acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has officially handed over leadership to the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC). The tenure of the Damagum-led NWC expired on December 8, 2025, following a leadership tussle with the faction led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The handover ceremony took place at

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Senator Sunday Karimi has called for urgent action to secure the release of worshippers abducted during an attack on a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West, Kogi State. The attack occurred during Sunday service, when gunmen reportedly stormed the church, kidnapping the pastor, his wife, and several members of the congregation. Senator Condemns

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Transafam Power Limited, one of the power generation subsidiaries of Transnational Corporation Plc, has inaugurated its first-ever Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme dedicated to senior citizens in its host community of Okoloma-Afam in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State. The new initiative delivered extensive medical screening, wellness education, food items, and essential household supplies

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Synergix Africa has wrapped up the first cohort of its 2025 Webinar Series, celebrating weeks of intensive entrepreneurial training with a total of N10 million in funding for top-performing participants. What began as a modest digital experiment has developed into a nationwide movement, bringing together early-stage founders, small business owners, and young innovators eager to

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore to refrain from making statements deemed detrimental to Nigeria’s peace and security. Justice Mohammed Umar, delivering a ruling on Tuesday, warned that the court would revoke Sowore’s bail if he repeats such actions. The judge noted that Sowore—who previously contested the

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