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The Ogun State chapter of the Association of Independent and Independent Broadcasters of Nigeria has congratulated Sweet 107.1 FM on its 10th anniversary, describing the milestone as a reflection of resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment to quality broadcasting. In a statement signed by the state president, Olalekan Shoyinka, and issued by the publicity secretary, Olusoji Akindiya, the association commended the …

By Ayo Kehinde African central bank reserves rose to $530 billion in 2025, up from $480 billion in 2024, driven largely by surging gold prices and increased accumulation of the precious metal. The $50 billion increase highlights a significant shift in reserve management strategies across the continent. According to the Africa Finance Corporation’s latest “State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report,” the …

Lagos State, CJ, Justice Kazeem Alogba The decision by the Chief Justice of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, to withdraw the file in a long-running land dispute before the Ikeja High Court has stalled the proceedings, leaving the parties unsure of their next steps. The development occurred at the Lands Division of the Ikeja High Court presided over by Justice …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive abolishing automatic tickets for sitting members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is starting to change the political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with emerging indications that politics could reshape the contest in the Ondo North senatorial district. The president had declared that no incumbent official would be guaranteed the party ticket, a …

By Ayo Kehinde US President Donald Trump has ordered US forces to take immediate lethal action against any vessel suspected of laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, dramatically increasing tensions with Iran and raising fresh fears of a direct military confrontation in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. In a directive issued Thursday via social media, …

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing, in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to April 24, 2026, to decide whether or not the prosecution could tamper with the evidence of its witness by showing him her initial statement to the Economic and Financial …

A group under the aegis of Concerned Nigerian Citizens has petitioned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), raising alarm over alleged procedural irregularities and questionable administrative arrangements ahead of the Osun State governorship elections. In the petition dated and received at INEC headquarters in Abuja, the group accused the electoral body of adopting what it described as …

President Bola Tinubu welcomes Nigeria’s impressive aviation safety score of 91.45% awarded by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO is a United Nations agency that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation. Promotes the planning and development of international air transportation to ensure safe and orderly growth. Through the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP), ICAO evaluates …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom operators to compensate customers for poor network quality through airtime credits under a nationwide strengthened regulatory enforcement framework. The move is part of a new effort to improve service delivery, protect consumers, and hold carriers accountable for persistent declines in network performance across the country. Executive Deputy Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, gave …

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has lauded Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on his 62nd birthday, describing him as a man who embodies the grace of God and the quiet strength of purposeful leadership. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him, Akpabio lauded the governor’s ARISE agenda, which he said has moved from vision to visible …