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Following a strategic review, PZ Cussons has chosen to keep its Africa operations, a decision based on the promising economic indicators in Nigeria and robust population growth projections throughout the continent. The consumer goods company announced its choice on Thursday, detailing ambitious growth plans to balance its global portfolio between...

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke celebrated his wife, First Lady Titilola Adeleke, on her 60th birthday on Tuesday, describing her as an indispensable partner and a pillar of support in both family life and state affairs. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the governor praised her for her unwavering...

FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, promised FCT residents a secure Christmas and New Year celebration, simultaneously warning that criminals who target critical infrastructure will be addressed. According to a statement from command spokesperson Monica Ojobi, the NSCDC is working diligently to protect national assets and ensure a...

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame The NAF has addressed reports concerning a C-130 aircraft that diverted to Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, confirming the action was a precautionary landing due to the crew detecting a technical concern shortly after taking off from Lagos...

Real Madrid Coach: Xabi Alonso Following his side’s loss to Celta Vigo, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso fiercely criticized the match official, claiming poor decisions "drove the team crazy" and were key to the result. Alonso, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano, detailed his complaints: “I did not like the referee’s...

President Tinubu meets President Macron at the Élysée Palace, Paris On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks to discuss Nigeria’s security crisis and areas for bilateral cooperation. This high-level call occurred while a US delegation met in Abuja with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to...

Owolabi Salis Owolabi Salis, a former Lagos governorship candidate, called on President Tinubu to implement an urgent and aggressive strategy against escalating insecurity. Issuing a warning from Abuja on Monday, Salis pointed to the recent surge in abductions and terror attacks as proof that criminal groups are becoming bolder, especially...

As part of an ongoing safety investigation, TikTok has imposed a temporary limitation on its LIVE feature for Nigerian users during late-night hours. Creators received a system notification on Sunday at midnight (Nigerian time) confirming the move, which the platform says is intended to "ensure our platform remains safe and...

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has thrown his strong support behind the establishment of state police, arguing that decentralized policing is urgently needed to effectively confront Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily, Adams confirmed that he...

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, recently announced during a media engagement that the police will not turn away criminals who are willing to renounce violence and embrace peace. However, the police chief clarified that accepting these peace overtures does not mean easing pressure on criminal networks. Inspector General Egbetokun...