With the African Union as partners, AFRIMA was conceived to recognise excellence across the continent while encouraging cooperation between artistes, policymakers and investors. After years of planning and stakeholder engagement, the first edition was held in Lagos in 2014.

OWERRI – Renowned Estate Developer and philanthropist, Success Obioma Akagburuonye, has advised Ndi Igbo to contrive, imbibe and assimilate behavioural patterns and attitudinal policies that could uproot and expunge the… The post Estate Developer Tasks Igbo Nation On Unity, Urges South-Easterners To Shun ‘Pull-Him-Down’ Syndrome appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

OWERRI – Ahead of the nation’s expected 2027 General Elections, a pro-democracy group – “Civic Action for Democracy” (CAD) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Owerri… The post 2027 Polls: Group Drags INEC To Court Over App Detention In Database Of Registered Political Parties appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

…to report to DSS in Bauchi every Monday Respite has come the way of the Finance Commissioner in Bauchi State, Yakubu Adamu, and three others accused of financing terrorism with The post UPDATED: Alleged $9.7m terrorism financing: Bauchi Commissioner Adamu, three others get N100m bail each appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Deji Adeleke, Davido's father, presents DNA evidence disproving paternity claims regarding Anu Adeleke, addressing allegations and criticising media impersonation.

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The kingmakers expressed optimism that the issues surrounding the temporary halt would soon be resolved, allowing the succession process to resume in the interest of peace and stability in Ijebuland. The post Awujale selection: We’re consulting with govt – Kuku appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iyabo Ojo claimed that the actress has a mental disorder, stating that she feels sorry for her rather than angry at the allegations....

Scheduled to hold from 27 January to 15 February, the tournament will span three weeks of competitive polo. The post Lagos Polo Club announces 2026 international tournament, unveils expanded line-up appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ATABOR JULIUS The Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba has graduated a total of 26,160, with 178 students bagging first class degrees in the seventh Combined Convocation and 25th anniversary celebration… The post 7th Combined Convocation: PAAU Graduates 26,160 Students, As SUG President Emerges Best Graduating Student appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), has unveiled a dress code for its students, saying the policy is aimed at promoting discipline, professionalism, and a strong sense of identity The post ABUAD unveils dress code, matriculates students from UK, Pakistan, Sierra Leone appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olatunde Maku, has decorated two hundred and sixteen operatives of the command, who benefited from the 2025 promotion exercise with their new ranks. The officers were decorated during a ceremony held at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, on Wednesday. Speaking during the […]

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Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC has raised $150 million through a bond offering in the United States to help fund development of its Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe, a move the company says puts it on track to begin major procurement later this year. The Jersey-based miner said the debt sale attracted strong demand from American […]

The kingmakers for the stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland on Wednesday declared that they would not accept the imposition of any candidate on them or on the Fusengbuwa Ruling The post Awujale stool: Kingmakers reject imposition, insist on transparent selection process appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

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The Boniface Aniebonam-led faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, has urged Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to formally resign from the party if he intends to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The faction’s Kano State Chairman, Senator Masu’d el Jilbreen Doguwa, made the call on Tuesday while addressing journalists during […] Resign before defecting to APC – NNPP faction to Gov Yusuf

In the 1980s and early 1990s, civic knowledge was a natural part of growing up. Children could name presidents, governors, and ministers as easily as they recited the months of the year. Leadership was visible, discussable, and treated as something worth understanding. Civic awareness was not political indoctrination; it was citizenship training. Beyond textbooks, leadership […]

Over 3,000 athletes and officials from nine oil producing States will participate at the Second Niger Delta Games to be hosted by Edo State. The event, which will feature 17 sports, including football and a cultural night, will hold from February 20 to 27 this year and is being sponsored by the Niger Delta Development […]

A 45-year-old man, identified as Pascal, has been accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl in Mile 3 Diobu, Port Harcourt. The post Man, 45, allegedly abuses two minors in Port Harcourt appeared first on Vanguard News.

Moroccan politician Mohamed Simou sparked controversy after Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations, alleging referee bias and “magic rituals” by players.

The Enugu State Government has recovered a total of ₦1.27 billion from Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd., following investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… The post Enugu Govt Recovers ₦1.28bn From Sujimoto As EFCC Hands Over Cheques, Vows Further Recoveries appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the reported abduction of over 150 worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, saying such an incident would have prompted decisive national action in a serious country. Obi, in a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, questioned the credibility of those who initially denied […] Abduction of 150 Kaduna residents ought to trigger national action – Peter Obi

A lady has celebrated getting married at 32 after experiencing five breakups and eight marriage disappointments. She shared videos from her wedding.

Former attorney general Abubakar Malami has reacted to reports of an alleged arms discovery at his residence in Kebbi State, addressing the claims.

During the operations, troops cleared and dominated key terrorist locations across the triangle. The post Troops Discover Mass Grave With 20 Bodies In Timbuktu Triangle appeared first on Channels Television.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja Staff of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) organised a retirement send-forth ceremony in honour of the Director, Chairman’s Office, Mr. Paul Adefusi, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the Commission. Speaking at the event held at the Old Boardroom of the Commission’s headquarters on [...]

No fewer than 11 ships have arrived at the Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, awaiting discharge of crude oil, bulk urea, petrol, diesel and bulk gas. The post 11 ships laden with aviation fuel, petrol, others arrive Lagos ports appeared first on Vanguard News.

"I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn't so grateful," Trump told the World Economic Forum of Carney's speech, which drew a rare standing ovation from the Davos audience. The post Canada ‘lives because of the United States’ – Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has released ₦40 million as consolatory support to the families and dependants of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, distributed ₦2 million each to 20 families […] The post Lagos Government disburses ₦40m relief fund to families of fallen LASTMA officers appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has warned against renewed calls for the introduction of additional taxes on sugar-sweetened non-alcoholic beverages, describing the proposal as harmful to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector and the broader economy. In a statement, the Executive Director of CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf, said while public health concerns such as […] Sugar tax will hurt manufacturers, economy — CPPE

Fela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, the popular musician and activist who created the Afrobeat music movement, has remained the subject of global obsession. In the past few days, the social media The post FULL LIST: Top 10 Fela Kuti songs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Nigerian man has expressed his pain on social media after mistakenly buying data worth N90,000. Netizens reacted massively to the post shared on X.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced generous rewards for Senegal’s national football team, the Teranga Lions, following their dramatic triumph at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The post What Senegal’s players earned from their 2025 AFCON win appeared first on Vanguard News.

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