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The Network of NGOs on Peace Building in Nigeria has condemned in strongest terms the security situation in Rivers State following the expiration of the tenure of local government officials. The group also criticised the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) call for a state of emergency to be declared in the state as a “reckless and cynical ploy to exploit the situation for political gain”. In a statement signed by its leader, Comrade Johnson Nwogu, the NGOs said the APC does not mean well for Rivers and its actions are a deliberate attempt to throw the state into further chaos and…

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Body Politix, the visionary brainchild of founder Sharon Ademefun, is set to host an exclusive pop-up event in collaboration with Simply Fancy, curated by entrepreneur Fancy Acholonu. This highly anticipated event will take place on Sunday, June 23rd at the Body Politix Store in Falomo Square, Lagos. Founded by Sharon Ademefun, Body Politix has carved a distinctive niche in the fashion industry by championing inclusive and affordable clothing for women of all shapes and sizes. Sharon Ademefun’s journey began with a passionate commitment to redefine beauty standards and empower women through fashion. Body Politix offers a diverse array of stylish…

…Smart Health Information Platform (LAGSHIP) The Lagos State Government has officially signed a concession agreement with one of Africa’s leading integrated technology enablers, Interswitch, through its Healthtech subsidiary, Interswitch eClat, to develop and manage the Lagos Smart Health Information Platform (LAGSHIP). Nigeria’s healthcare industry remains grossly underfunded with several other challenges, lacking a truly national/integrated framework for healthcare service delivery due to fragmentation among health stakeholders. A recent report from Knight Frank estimates Nigeria would require about $82 billion of investment in health-care assets to reach the global average. Healthcare institutions continue to struggle with daily operations due to a…

Telecommunications company, Globacom, has said that Ojude Oba and similar festivals in the country had enormous potential to promote cultural diversification, national identity, harmony and unity. In his goodwill message to this year’s Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Tuesday, the Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., also noted that these age-long festivals could foster cultural exchange and showcase Nigeria’s rich heritage to the world. Dr Adenuga observed that the theme of this year’s celebration, UNITY AND HARMONY IN IJEBULAND: THE GIFT OF OJUDE OBA, emphasised the values that the festival had espoused for over a century that it has been in…

Africa needs to be competitive and efficient in its area of strength, according to Mustafa Chike-Obi, the Chairman of Fidelity Bank, who spoke with CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor on the sidelines of the AFREXIMBANK Annual meetings in Nassau, the Bahamas. Chike-Obi emphasized the importance of focused and sharp leadership in harnessing the continent’s strengths to achieve prosperity. He highlighted the need for Africa to identify areas of competitive advantage in producing goods and services efficiently to unlock its full potential. He pointed out that success stories in areas like sports demonstrate Africa’s potential when leveraging advantages. However, he stressed the…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele is set to launch the 30th edition of his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations in July 2024. The prophecy book ‘Warnings To The Nations’ has been getting published annually since 1994 and has over the years, served as a means of direction, revelation, insight, and solution to individuals, presidents, governors, world leaders, multinationals, corporate bodies, to mention but a few. ‘Warnings To The Nations’ is known to contain prophetic warnings to every country in the world, notable organizations, political leaders, federal, state and local governments, and several…

In its bid to eliminate quackery, sharp practices and corruption in Real Estate industry, the Institute of Mortgage Brokers IMBL on June 10, 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC). This collaboration aims to foster transparency and combat corruption in the mortgage and real estate sectors through the strategic sanitisation. ICPC the Nigerian government agency established to tackle corrupt practices and related offenses with a determination to eliminate corruption from the Nigerian society, has been at the forefront of implementing innovative strategies. This collaboration with IMBL signifies another step…

SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup Reaches Final, Defending Champions, Splash FM To Tackle Family FM SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup: Defending Champions, Splash FM Set Up Final Encounter With Family FM Splash FM, Family FM Renew Rivalry At Ogun SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup Final ABEOKUTA – The 2024 edition of SWAN Media Cup tagged SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup has entered its final stage. Defending Champions of the 2023 edition, Splash FM defeated the OGTV team 3 to 1 on penalty shootout after a stalemate at the duration time. OGTV failed to seal off the match in the first half after many failed…

Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company says its partnership with the Ojude Oba Festival is a testament to its commitment to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of its communities. The Ojude Oba Festival is an annual cultural display of the array and various dances, troops, and gallantry of the Ijebu people – at the King’s Court. This year’s edition themed: “Ojude Oba: Peace, Unity and Harmony, Our Gifts” was celebrated on Tuesday, 18th June 2024. The Festival which spans about two centuries fosters unity and peaceful co-existence in Ijebu-land. At the Ijebu Ode Pavilion where…