By Uchenna Eletuo A culture and tradition enthusiast, Mr Okon Offiong, on Wednesday appealed to the Akwa Ibom government to suspend its ban on Ekpo masquerade practice, saying the prohibition would deprive the yuletide of its flavour. Offiong, made the appeal in a statement he signed on Wednesday. The statementContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Stakeholders in the veterinary sector have called for a strong legal framework to ensure proper management of animal health in the country. The stakeholders from the Federal and State Ministry of Agriculture, Resolve to Save Lives, and Orixine Consulting said this in Uyo during a four-day stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya Stakeholders in the petroleum sector have been called upon to prioritise safety and avoid impatience as business activities increase towards the end of the year. Dr Akinyemi Atilola, Ogun Coordinator, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Abeokuta Field Office, made the call during a stakeholders’Continue Reading
Williams Adekunle Lagos lawmaker provides free eyeglasses to 750 constituents By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Dec. 3 2025 (NAN) A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Temitope Adewale, on Wednesday carried out eye tests and provided prescribed eyeglasses to no fewer than 750 members of his constituency. Adewale,Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) says embracing innovation has become a necessity to address overstretched health infrastructure and transform the country’s healthcare delivery. Prof. Yetunde Kuyinu, Chairman of APHPN Lagos, said this during the association’s Biennial and Scientific Conference on Thursday. The conferenceContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Spotify says Nigerian artistes have continued to lead and expand the country’s sonic footprint on the global stage. The music‑streaming platform made the assertion in its “Wrapped 2025 Data for Nigeria”, issued by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub‑Saharan Africa, on Wednesday in Lagos. Continue Reading
By Henry Oladele The Director-General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Dr Funke Adepoju-Olayomi, has called for transformative and sustainable solutions to poverty in the country. The director-general made the call at the Third Education Summit of the Centre For General Nigerian StudiesContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has commended the efforts of Search for Common Ground, Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), for its significant contributions toward promoting the freedom of religion and belief across the country. Speaking at the National Close-out of the Promoting and Protecting Freedom of Religion and BeliefContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with Livespot360 on the forthcoming ‘Detty December Fest’ in Lagos. Organisers of the event, Livespot360, a culture- building creative company, disclosed this in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The 13th GMYT African Humanitarian Award (GAH) Award and Business Summit will bring together over 1,000 leaders, innovators, investors and policymakers from across Africa and the global diaspora. The Convener and Executive Chair, Dr Princess Kelechi Oghene, said this at a news conference on Monday in Lagos.Continue Reading
