By Chuks Collins, Awka The ancient blacksmith town of Awka and steadily developing capital of Anambra State has lost one of its key pillars, Chief Michael “German” Nwofor. Born 95 years ago, Chief Nwofor through sheer personal hardwork, perseverance and industry rose to become one of the richest men Anambra State has ever known. According to his friends, business associates, and partners, it was his untiring and diehard working spirit that earned him the name “German”. The Archbishop of the Province of Niger, His Grace, Most Rev Alexander Ibezim, described the late business mogul as a friend and pillar of…
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By Olaniyi Ajibola While the 21st century’s idea of diverse economic advancement started from the narration of diversification, as countries, mostly developing economies came up with the thoughts of generating revenue through multiple means, this has now been overtaken by the concept of creative economy; an economic system where human imagination, creativity and intellectual property generate value and driving growth through certain sectors. This speaks to the fact that it is not the number of sectors from where revenue is generated that matters but the degree of value certain sectors provide through creative initiatives and ideas. Afterall, a social commentator…
The Chairman of Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Abiodun Ishola Jimoh, has initiated a N30 million monthly cash transfer programme to lift indigent residents of the council area, reports thegazellenews.com According to the council Chairman, the scheme was established to lift indigent residents of the council area with the view to providing them with minimum cash to improve their businesses. Tagged, ‘Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Empowerment Initiative, the scheme aims at empowering 300 residents of the council area with N100,000 each monthly. He assured that all indigent residents will feel the positive impacts of his administration. “The empowerment…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo lll, has congratulated Comrade Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on receiving the prestigious traditional title of Kauran NUPE Kingdom from the Etsu Nupe of Bida and Chairman of Niger state Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar. The Emir praised Governor Idris as a “humble, focused, accommodating, and detribalized leader” whose humility and generosity have showcased his patriotic commitment to national unity and peace. Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi Sami Gomo lll recalled thatGovernor Idris recently hosted a meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, chaired by…
By Daniel Oluwatobi Popoola The commissioning of several community projects in Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA was more than a ceremonial exercise, as it underscored the administration’s renewed commitment to accountability, inclusive governance and sustainable development within its first 100 days in office. The Chairman, Odi-olowo Ojuwoye LCDA, Seyi Jakande, stated this on Thursday, 18 December, 2025, during the official Commissioning of ground breaking projects held at Nusara-Ud-Deen School , Ayantuga. According to him, “this project represents Council determination to respond practically to the pressing needs of residents across all wards”. In his address, he noted that his administration introduced what he described…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has taken note of recent comments made by ARISE Business Analyst, Chika Mbonu, during a live broadcast on ARISE Global Business News, where he shared his personal experience aboard the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service. Speaking in the context of Nigeria’s continuing inflation deceleration, Mr. Mbonu referenced the Lagos–Ibadan rail operations as seamless and efficient, highlighting the reliability of the service from a commuter’s perspective. His remarks were made organically while analysing broader economic indicators and were not part of any sponsored engagement. According to the analyst, dependable transport infrastructure such as rail services plays a subtle…
The people of the Ogbia Kingdom, including the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, have assured support for President Bola Tinubu and appealed for the establishment of a Petroleum Institute in Oloibiri, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. They stated their position during a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Ogbia delegation, led by the monarch of Ogbia Kingdom, King Charles Owaba, and other distinguished sons of the kingdom, conveyed appreciation to Mr President for the confidence reposed in our sons and daughters through key national appointments, including…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) heartily congratulates a distinguished statesman, accomplished legislator, seasoned administrator and enduring progressive, Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon (GOS), as he marks his 66th birthday. Senator GOS remains one of the finest products of Lagos politics-a man whose public life has been defined by consistency of ideals, depth of experience and an unwavering commitment to good governance. His service as a Senator of the Federal Republic, as well as his numerous contributions across legislative, administrative and party platforms, continue to stand as reference points for principled leadership and progressive politics. A prominent…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to issue injunctive orders restraining the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Attorney-General of the Federation who represents the Federal Government, including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), from further extending the moratorium on the prohibition of the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol in sachet format, and from interfering with the statutory powers of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to enforce the ban. Specifically, SERAP is seeking an order…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16. Members of the reconstituted Board are: Musiliu Olalekan Oseni, PhD. — Chairman Dr Oseni started his service as a Commissioner in January 2017. He was subsequently appointed Vice Chairman of the Commission. His appointment as Chairman took effect from 1 December 2025 and shall subsist until the completion of his ten-year tenure at the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2023. Yusuf Ali, PhD. — Vice Chairman Dr…