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LAGOS, NIGERIA – APRIL 29,  2025 – The stage is set for Africa’s most anticipated celebration of food, drink, and culture as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) announces the 8th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th, 2025, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration has intensified efforts to provide basic infrastructure and create a conducive business environment, noting that more industries have flocked to the state in six years than in previous administrations. The state, Abiodun noted, is …

For the records: Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni (Rtd), was not just a Nigerian policeman – he was a symbol of integrity and leadership in service.  A former Inspector General of Police, MD as he’s fondly called was appointed in 2012 to succeed IGP Hafiz Ringim and served with …

…Calls for Public Cooperation and Timely Information Sharing CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA – The Cross River State Police Command has stated that the alleged kidnapping of twelve (12) passengers, who boarded an engine boat bound for Cross River State, was not reported to the Marine Police Department or any …

CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA – The Cross River State Police Command has provided clarification regarding a lone serious motor accident that occurred on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at about 10:45 am along Abakpa/Igoli Road in Ogoja Local Government Area. According to preliminary intelligence reports, as stated in a release …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED SOKOTO, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA – As part of his official duties, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 10, Sokoto, AIG Gyogon Augustine Grimah, psc, FCAI, undertook a familiarization tour to the Sokoto State Police Command on Thursday, April 24, 2025. According to a release e-signed …

At the time of his death, Pope Francis’s personal wealth was reported to be just $100 (90 Euros), and he owned no property, held no personal bank accounts, and had no investments to his name. According to the British newspaper Mirror, Pope Francis was entitled to an annual salary of …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been appointed to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, an elite body comprising select global business leaders. As a member of this influential group, Dangote will work alongside other international executives …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN OWODE-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – April 19, 2025 – “I’ve facilitated gainful employment for over 3,000 youths, built 10 out of 18 modern palaces for our traditional rulers, and provided jobs for countless women and the elderly.” These were the words of Rt. Hon. …

IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Officials of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), on Monday, April 22, 2025, carried out flight checks at the the Gateway International Airport, Ogun State, beginning the process for the commencement of commercial flights. Speaking after conducting the check, the Manager, Flight Calibration Services, NAMA, …