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President Bola Tinubu has announced that a fully funded scholarship scheme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study in Nigerian universities will take off in the next academic year. This initiative, he said, marks a concrete step in deepening education and cultural ties between Nigeria …

Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The formal investiture was performed by the Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Errol …

The 2025 edition of the iconic Ojude Oba Festival has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most impactful cultural events in terms of media performance, with strong local resonance and measurable international interest. A comprehensive report released by P+ Measurement Services, a Lagos-based independent media intelligence consultancy, offers a data-driven audit of the media …

The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, came alive on Saturday as cyclists from all corners of the country gathered in full force for the thrilling 4th edition of Cycling Lagos event. Agbo Francis, a professional cyclist from Ogun State who placed second in 2024, clinched the gold medal in the …

He argued that the decision to discharge the suspects was premature and interfered with the ongoing Coroner’s Inquest into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death. The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has fixed July 2, 2025, for judgment in a legal application filed by Mr. Joseph Aloba, father of late …

Environmental activists and climate change advocates seized the opportunity of a webinar hosted by Unity Bank to call for urgent and coordinated action to tackle Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution crisis, describing it as one of the greatest environmental threats facing the country today. The call was made at the event …

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a detailed traffic diversion plan ahead of the much-anticipated repair works on the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge. The project, which was previously postponed, is now scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and will run through Wednesday, October 15, 2025, spanning a total of 110 …

The Obidient Movement has announced a nationwide rally scheduled for July 19, 2025, to celebrate the 64th birthday of former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, PM has learnt. According to a joint statement by National Coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko, Director of Mobilisation Morris Monye, …

The federal government has officially announced the recruitment of 30,000 personnel into four major paramilitary agencies across the country. In a statement released Tuesday, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) confirmed that the recruitment drive covers the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal …

Tunde Ayeni, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of defunct Skye Bank Plc, has finally broken his silence on the circumstances that led to the collapse of the bank. Speaking during an interview with journalists, reported by Thisday, Ayeni explained that the downfall of Skye Bank was not due …