28 m. ago PICTORIAL: Oba Owoade Hosts First Sango Festival As Alaafin Oyo

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on Saturday, hosted the Sango Festival, the first since his assumption on the throne as the Alaafin. Thousands of local and international visitors thronged the ancient Oyo town for the grand finale of the festival on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the event that drew cultural enthusiasts, […]

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45 m. ago Ekue Karlita Redefines Leadership Through Neuroscience, Faith, Culture

In a world where leadership challenges are becoming more complex, Carlita-Rachel Ekue widely known as Ekue Karlita (EK) is pioneering a new path that fuses neuroscience, cultural intelligence, and biblical wisdom to shape leaders of enduring impact. EK is an internationally recognised neuroscience leadership consultant, brand strategist, and architect of intercultural impact and has spent […]

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3 h. ago KwaraPoly equips security personnel with fire safety training

In a significant move towards enhancing safety protocols, the Kwara Polytechnic, Ilorin, has organized a comprehensive two-day training for its read more KwaraPoly equips security personnel with fire safety training

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9 h. ago BBNaija10: Thelma Accuses Kayikumi Of Hoarding, Stealing Kaybobo’s Bread

A heated confrontation broke out in the ongoing tenth season of the Big Brother Naija show between Thelma and Kayikumi, following accusations of food hoarding that quickly escalated into personal attacks and shocking revelations. The altercation began when Thelma commented generally about some individuals allegedly hoarding food in the house. Although she did not mention […]

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10 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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10 h. ago TheCityCeleb Bolsters Digital Trust After Thwarting Cyberattack

TheCityCeleb, a Nigerian media platform founded in 2020 by Kaptain Kush, has strengthened its digital presence after successfully thwarting a cyberattack that attempted to clone its website (thecityceleb.com) earlier this year. The incident, which involved unauthorised efforts to mimic the platform’s domain, prompted TheCityCeleb to implement advanced cybersecurity measures, including enhanced encryption and domain protection […]

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11 h. ago Jigawa Lawmaker Auyo Not Sponsoring Motions, Bills Over Poor Attendance – Rep Agbese

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations that lawmakers were paid between ₦1 million and ₦3 million to present motions, bills or petitions in the chamber, linking the claims to a colleague’s poor attendance record and mental health struggles. Agbese, in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, described […]

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11 h. ago Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson Apologises Over Airport Saga, Demands Justice

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger at the centre of the high-profile altercation with Ibom Air crew, has publicly apologised while also demanding accountability and respect for passenger dignity in Nigerian aviation. In a statement, Emmanson acknowledged that she could have handled herself better during the August 10 incident aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to […]

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11 h. ago Beyond Rhetorics, Ugochinyere Mobilises N50m Succour For Slain Constituents’ Families

While a typical Nigerian politician or elected representative usually stop at sending sympathies to their afflicted constituents or people, the member of House of Representatives representing Ideato North and South in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has demonstrated the biblical injunction of faith with action for the families of slain members of his […]

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11 h. ago Makinde Sympathises With Ayefele Over Fire Incident At Fresh FM

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed sympathy with the chairman of Fresh FM, Dr Yinka Ayefele and the management of the radio station over the Friday night fire incident which affected some segments of its headquarters in Ibadan, the state capital. Governor Makinde described the incident as unfortunate, noting, however, that he was thankful […]

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12 h. ago ICT TROPHY: Justifying Governor Alia’s Award As “North Central Governor Of The Year By PDM”

When the Progressive Digital Media Summit, under the auspices of the Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Social Media, Hon. Dada Olusegun, named His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, as the “North-Central Governor of the Year in ICT”, and presented the […]

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12 h. ago International Youth Day: Alia Hails Benue Youths, Awards Scholarships

The usually serene School of Nursing Auditorium at Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, came alive with colour, music, and energy on Tuesday as hundreds of enthusiastic young people gathered to celebrate International Youth Day 2025. Observed globally every August 12 since its recognition by the United Nations in 2000, the occasion became a rallying point […]

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12 h. ago Ubi Franklin Debunks Rumours Of ‘Stealing Watch’ At Davido’s Wedding

Music executive and talent manager Ubi Franklin has shut down rumours claiming he stole a luxury wristwatch during Davido and Chioma Adeleke’s lavish wedding in Miami. A blog had alleged that Ubi left the event with a watch belonging to someone else. Reacting on X, the 39-year-old said the story was completely false and misleading. […]

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13 h. ago BBN S10: I Hope To Deepen My Therapy Practice Into Podcasts, Expand My Hair Brand – Ibifubara

Evicted housemate from the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, Ibifubara is set to channel her experience in the house into new ventures. The 28- year old therapist who was visibly shaken on her early exit in the house is ready to use the platform to launch her podcast and also expand her hair brand […]

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13 h. ago PICTORIAL: Electoral Officers, Materials Arrive Polling Unit In Oyo By

Electoral officials started to arrive at polling units for the ongoing by-election into Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State. At the Ward 4 where voting is taking place, Methodist Primary School, Ibadan, voters have begun to arrive at the Ward to exercise their voting rights. Methodist Primary School unit comprises 6, 7, 34, 35, […]

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13 h. ago He Who The Cap Fits Should Wear It – Reflections On Dr Goodluck E. Jonathan’s Second Coming (1)

The air is thick with expectations. The smoke is everywhere and the fire appears not far off. The buzz is deafening, and now rising to a crescendo: Jonathan is Coming! Jonathan is Coming! Expectedly the jury is already out in full force with many pundits, commentators and self styled political strategists weighing in on the […]

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13 h. ago Beyond The Table: My Journey To Academic Excellence – Para Table Tennis Star

In a world where even the simplest path to education can be filled with hurdles, Bilikis Abolore Abdulkadir’s journey reads like a testament to the power of resilience and grit. An award-winning para table tennis athlete, disability rights advocate, and now a proud graduate of Accounting from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abolore’s […]

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15 h. ago Inflation Eases Further To 21.88% As Policy Measures Begin To Take Hold

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the fourth consecutive month in July 2025, settling at 21.88 per cent compared to 22.22 per cent in June, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 0.34 percentage point decline marks a modest relief for households and businesses, as both monetary and […]

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15 h. ago Tech Leaders Offer Support To Nigeria’s $1trn GDP Target Through Digital Economy

Global tech leaders, including IBM, Meta, and MTN, have joined forces with GITEX Nigeria 2025 to drive tech opportunities that contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $1 trillion gross domestic product(GDP) economic target through the digital economy. Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown […]

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15 h. ago UNDP, REA Partner On Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition, Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a landmark partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boost innovation, and prepare a future-ready workforce. The collaboration will focus on five core pillars: energising education and innovation, expanding skills development, supporting state-level policy reforms, unlocking innovative financing, and advancing research […]

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