By Martins Abochol Alhaji Audu Lauya, a member of the House of Representatives, has urged ethnic groups to translate the National Anthem into their mother tongues, to promote patriotism and development in the country. Lauya (PDP – Lau/Karim Lamido/Ardo Kola Federal Constituency) said this at the First Edition of SungkiContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The sons and daughters of Yagbaland in Kogi, under the aegis of ‘Apapo Omo Yagba Organisation’ has tasked their community on unity and peaceful coexistence to ensure meaningful development. The group made the call in a communique signed by, Mr Ayodele Osasona and Mr Philip Orebiyi, ChairmanContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Accord Party in Lagos State has announced free nomination forms for female aspirants and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the July 12 local elections. The Chairman of Lagos State Accord Caretaker Executive Committee, Mr Dele Oladeji, disclosed this in the party’s Election Guidelines and Timetable, releasedContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Dr Ebere Bernard, Chief Executive Officer of Akalaka, Spirit of the Warrior, on Sunday said he is committed to developing youths through organising Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) contests. Bernard told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that Nigeria is blessed with abundant talent, but muchContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has started payment of N46.6 billion in liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank. Hawwau Gambo, Acting Head, Communication and Public Affairs, said the funds were realised from sales of the bank’s assets and recovery of debts owed. GamboContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says he is optimistic that more members of the opposition party will defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja after a meeting with political stakeholders from Delta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some capital market experts have called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create an inter-agency digital surveillance taskforce to address ponzi schemes related gaps in the Investment and Securities Act (ISA, 2025). The experts spoke at a webinar organised by the Institute of Capital MarketContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) says it has delivered no fewer than 1,000 hermetic drums to smallholder farmers in Borno to reduce the burden of post-harvest losses. NSPRI said the gesture would as well enhance the source of livelihood of the farmers and ensure foodContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun campaign to sensitise citizens against investing in ponzi schemes. Speaking during the exercise in Wuse Market, Abuja, Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, said the move was to educate people on the dangers of ponzi scheme. Agama, whoContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Artists have cast a fresh light on unity in a thought-provoking exhibition that broke down long-held assumptions about communal identity and cultural cohesion of daily Nigerian life. The ongoing exhibition is being hosted by Happ Circle Gallery in the National Museum, Onikan in Lagos. The News AgencyContinue Reading
