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Daud Olatunji The ancient city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, came alive with glamour, culture and creativity as Murphy Innovations staged its inaugural fashion show, Timeless Elegance, marking a bold entry into Nigeria’s competitive fashion and entertainment landscape. The event, held in collaboration with Ankara Festival United Kingdom, attracted fashion enthusiasts, industry stakeholders and dignitaries, all delighted by a rich display …

The Presidency has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the victims of the recent Plateau State attacks at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, citing logistical constraints and urgent security considerations that shaped the structure of his visit. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday said the President’s decision follows a number of developments, including an …

Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Plateau State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the recent horrific and senseless killings of innocent residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area. The President’s visit is a profound demonstration of …

Nigeria’s broadcasting organizations have announced plans to host the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) on April 8, 2026 in Abuja, as part of efforts to promote professionalism and reward excellence in the country’s broadcasting sector. According to a statement released on Thursday, the event will be held at the NAF Conference Centre, Kado, from 6pm to 9pm. …

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) reported Core Total Comprehensive Income (TCI) of ₦478.8 billion for the full year ended 2025 from ₦408.0 billion in 2024, or 17.4% year-on-year. The Authority also reported a core operating profit of ₦525.3 billion ($349.1 million) in 2025 compared to ₦498.0 billion a year earlier. Addressing journalists on Thursday in Abuja, on the occasion …

President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an AI-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in the state. President Tinubu made the promise in his speech during his visit to Jos on Thursday. He commiserated with the government and people of the State over …

Founder of WELA, Funmi Falana, SAN Founder of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), Funmi Falana, SAN has called on authorities to provide regular updates and account for measures taken on alleged acts of sexual violence that allegedly occurred in Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement made available to Freedomonline.com.ng, the senior lawyer said, there is so much silence on …

The death rate from Lassa fever has increased alarmingly in several Nigerian states, with health authorities warning that one in four infected people are dying as the disease spreads rapidly in some parts of the country. Data from the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders indicates that the outbreak has hit hardest …

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) expresses deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the recent actions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which have further exacerbated the already fragile state of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. At a time when opposition political parties are grappling with internal crises, leadership disputes and systemic pressures, INEC’s controversial interventions – particularly the removal …

The completion of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 24-month banking sector recapitalization program has triggered new expectations in the financial services sector, with analysts predicting a new phase of reforms focused on credit expansion, customer protection and regional growth. On Wednesday, the apex bank confirmed that 33 banks have successfully met the revised minimum capital requirements, marking a significant …