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...affirms Anambra Is rising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly built Government House and Lodge, built by Governor Soludo, which comprises the Governor’s residence, the Deputy Governor’s lodge, the Governor's Office, 24 other structures which include a world-class amphitheatre and auditorium, and the sprawling Solution Fun City in...

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has broadened its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with the second phase of its "Back to School Storm" initiative, reaching four public primary schools in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The Agency visited Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo; Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo;...

Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has announced a landmark partnership with Sterling Bank to launch a bold new debt funding model to unlock growth for Africa’s most promising ventures. Backed by a $2 million Catalytic Fund, the partnership introduces flexible, founder-friendly financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt...

• Full text of Pope Leo XIV's first speech: 'Peace be with you' The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after his election as the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church. "Peace be with...

The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede has charged youths in the country to prioritize the pursuit of ethical values in order to excel in their endeavours and emerge as worthy future leaders of the country. He gave the charge on Wednesday, April 7, 2025,...

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday, said in a video played in court that the destructions witnessed during the #ENDSAR protest in October 2020 could not have been as a result of his broadcasts on Biafra Radio. Kanu stated this during his...

As part of efforts to bolster foreign investment under the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Director-General Joseph Tegbe recently hosted Ms. Aisha Rimi, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). This meeting underscored the ongoing collaboration between the NCSP and the NIPC, particularly in...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has shed more light on how Osun state achieved the extraordinary leap from 33rd to 7th position in national examination rating as released recently by the National Examination Council (NECO). Speaking morning, Governor Adeleke said the result was the outcome of team work and direct implementation of...

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said the celebration of the “defection” of Blessing Agbebaku, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, is not surprising, as Agbebaku has long operated as a covert loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Briefing newsmen in...

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra on Thursday announced that the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA,) has officially adopted President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Soludo made the announcement at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka during the President’s working visit to the state. According to him,...