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As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Easter celebration, the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command, has deployed officers, men, and operational vehicles across the state, including two newly donated patrol vehicles from the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. This was disclosed by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander

Head coach of the U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, Aliy Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 2025 U-20 AFCON will take place from April 27 to May 18. Zubairu named first-choice goalkeeper, Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender and captain,

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the deployment of a large number of police personnel and tactical units across the state to ensure a safe, peaceful, and crime-free Easter celebration. In a statement signed by the spokesperson for the state command, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, directed the immediate

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Chukwuka Ekweani, popularly known as CKay, has ended his recording agreement with Warner Music South Africa, marking the close of a pivotal chapter in his music career. The development was confirmed in a statement sent to PUNCH Online in the early hours of Friday. CKay, whose global hits like ‘Love Nwantiti’ and

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday, expressed confidence that the ruling party will win the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in the 2027 general elections. According to Ganduje, the APC will win not only in the presidential election but also capture the lone senatorial seat, currently occupied by Labour Party’s 

The newly inaugurated Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce leadership has committed to deepening the trade relationship between the United States of America and Nigeria. NACC President, Sheriff Balogun, speaking recently in Lagos, pledged to lead the chamber to facilitate trade through increased dialogue and engagement. Balogun was inaugurated as the 20th President of the NACC at

The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation has partnered with the University of Ilorin to award N9m to six graduates under the 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme grant. According to a statement, the Foundation’s General Manager, Oludare Odusanya, said the grant was part of BATN Foundation’s mission to empower visionary young Nigerians who are transforming agriculture with

Intreensic, a payments education and advisory group, has unveiled a suite of professional training courses aimed at bridging the growing talent gap in Africa’s digital payments and fintech sector. In a statement released on Wednesday, the company said the new offerings are designed to equip professionals and organisations with critical skills required to thrive in

Google’s NotebookLM is an essential AI-powered tool designed to enhance productivity. JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes on various expert tips to maximise the tool Google developed an AI-powered tool known as NotebookLM that helps people organise, summarise, and interact with their information more effectively. It’s like a super-smart notebook that can read and understand all kinds of

The Nigerian equities market closed positively on Thursday, as investors gained N239bn in market capitalisation, reversing the losses recorded in previous sessions following a four-day trading week caused by the Easter public holidays. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that the market capitalisation rose to N65.5tn from N65.26tn recorded on Wednesday, reflecting a N239bn