Written by Lagos, Nigeria. Seasoned Public Relations and Digital Media Strategist, Onoriode Akusu, Founder and Lead Strategist at Alphabet PR Limited, Nigeria’s strategic communications and media buying firm, combining cultural fluency, media mastery and narrative strategy to shape perception, build trust and drive impact in a fast moving world – has been named the Fast Rising PR … Continue reading “Onoriode Akusu wins Fast Rising PR Practitioner of the Year 2025 at MediaConsortium 3.0 Conference and Awards”
Relief has finally come the way of Muslim traders in Ile-Ife as they have been exempted from paying compulsory levies tied to the annual Olojo Festival, following weeks of public outcry, petitions, and appeals to religious and traditional leaders. The Artisans, Peasants and Traders Association of Nigeria (APTAN), Ile-Ife branch, in a statement on Thursday … Continue reading “Victory As Muslim Traders Exempted From Olojo Festival Levies After Outcry In Ile-Ife”
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has empowered 8,300 youths with N3.5 billion grants in his administration’s digital skills programme, One-Youth-Two-Skills Plus, during their graduation and certification ceremony. The funds were disbursed to the graduands at the event, which took place at the International Convention Centre, Awka, with beneficiaries drawn from Anambra and beyond. … Continue reading “Governor Soludo Empowers 8,300 Youths with N3.5 billion in Digital Skills Programme”
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed profound sadness and a deep sense of loss over the heartbreaking news of the tragic death of Miss Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a distinguished daughter of Anambra State, who was brutally killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of … Continue reading “Governor Soludo Mourns Tragic Loss of ARISE TV Anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu”
In a bid to ensure the re-election of Governor Charles Chukuma Soludo of Anambra State for a second term in office, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Idemili North Local Government Area Campaign Council inaugurated twelve sub-committees ahead of the November 8th governorship election. The APGA Idemili North Campaign Chairman, Chief Obi Idemobi, said the … Continue reading “Anambra Guber. Election: APGA Idemili North Launches Campaign Committees for Governor Soludo’s Second Term”
Pix 1530 L-R: Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu and Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit by the NYSC DG at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Pix 1331 L-R: Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu receiving a Lagos … Continue reading “PHOTOS: DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF NYSC, BRIGADIER GENERAL OLAKUNLE NAFIU PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU AT LAGOS HOUSE, ALAUSA, IKEJA, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2025”
The Dangote Group has been hailed for its leading role in environmental sustainability as the company took centre stage at the E1GP Lagos Mangrove Restoration Programme held at the Eko Park Mangrove Sanctuary, Lagos. The event, which brought together top government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders, corporate sponsors, and international partners, was aimed at combating … Continue reading ““Dangote Group Leads Coastal Restoration Drive in Lagos””
Traditional rulers in Origbo under the Ife North Local Government of Osun State have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, demanding a retraction of his recent allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. At a press conference held on Thursday at the Palace … Continue reading “Oluwo Faces Legal Action As Origbo Obas Issue 21-Day Ultimatum Over Disrespect To Ooni”
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has said that the Nigerian Navy has successfully turned the tide against pirates and other maritime criminals, leading to improved security in the nation’s waters and a boost in the nation’s oil production. The Naval Chief made the disclosure on Friday when he commissioned new … Continue reading “We’ve Turned The Tide Against Pirates, Maritime Criminals, Boosted Oil Production – Naval Chief”
A drone killed a French photojournalist on assignment in eastern Ukraine on Friday, officials and media groups said, bringing the toll of journalists killed in the conflict to at least 17. Antoni Lallican, 37, was embedded with the Ukrainian army near the front line in the Donetsk region when drones attacked the area, said authorities … Continue reading “Drone Kills French Photojournalist In Ukraine”