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battle soaring costs, shrinking profits  Customers cut purchases as prices surge Unstable electricity supply and rising fuel prices are placing significant strain on frozen food businesses in Lagos and other parts of the country as traders struggle to cope with higher operating costs and reduced customer patronage. The traders, who spoke with the News Agency […]

The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed to 273 million, according to the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). In the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM), UNESCO stated that the number of out-of-school children and young people has climbed for the seventh consecutive year. The report finds that […]

Ondo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Babatunde Kolawole, has said the just-concluded zonal congress of the party in the South-West has fulfilled constitutional requirements and positioned the party for success in forthcoming elections. Speaking in an interview in Lagos, he explained that the congress, which is held every four years, is designed […]

The autobiography of a former Secretary to the Federal Government, and Olu of Ilu Abo, Oba Olu Falae, launched in Lagos on Thursday, has been described as a rich collection detailing Nigeria’s struggles for socioeconomic and political development. In fact, a former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, who gave the description,said the book […]

Ondo State Governo Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described the reelection of Hon. Isaac Kekemeke as All Progressives Congress chairman in the Southwest as a testament to his leadership that has transformed the party in the zone in the last four years. While congratulating him, the governor noted that the occasion offered an opportunity for unity, encouragement, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced consultations with political parties on its draft Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2026, setting the stage for the 2027 general elections. The engagement, held today in Abuja, brought together party leaders and key stakeholders to review and provide input on the proposed […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday re-elected Dr. Isaacs Kekemeke as its South-West Zonal Chairman. He and his team emerged through a consensus arrangement at the APC South-West Zonal Congress held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) in Lagos. Chairman of the Congress Committee, Mr. Jide Jimoh, disclosed that 1,398 delegates drawn from […]

A coalition of traditional rulers, community leaders, youth, and women organisations in Ondo South Senatorial District has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Chairman (South West) Hon. Isaacs Kekemeke, to contest for the district’s seat in the Senate at the next election . It announced the endorsement at the end of its quarterly meeting […]

The University of Benin has appointed Bimpe Omoyiwola as its 10th substantive registrar. The institution announced the appointment in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, on Wednesday in Benin. Omoyiwola will succeed Ademola Bobola, whose five-year tenure ends on March 31, and is expected to assume office on April 1. Ehanire […]

Former Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, and –ex-Governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Masari, have declared that the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) is set for its National Convention and adoption of President Bola Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate of the […]