What was once described as a fiercely competitive 2025 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature now appears to have been an underestimation of the intensity of the race. The Prize’s Advisory Board on Wednesday revealed the Longlist of 11 titles, setting the stage for an epic battle for the prestigious literary prize. The list of the best 11 prose works, arranged in alphabetical order of the book titles: An Unusual Grief by Yewande Omotoso Fine Dreams by Linda Masi Leave my Bones in Saskatoon by Michael Afenfia New York My Village by Uwem Akpan PETRICHOR, The Scent of a…
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The Baptist Model High School, Ikola, Lagos holds the Graduation Ceremony on Friday, July 25, 2025.. The theme of the Event is : Breaking Barriers. The Principal, Mrs Alice Arawole says the school has been able to impart the lives of the students positively.. According to her, the vision of the school is to produce Christ dominated and excellent servant leaders.. The Senior Pastor of The Redeemed Baptist Church, Oke Aro, Ogun State Rev Timothy Adebayo Sonde is the Guest Speaker. Surveyor S.A. Onitiri, is the Chairman of the Occasion. READ ALSO:
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama has disclosed that by formalising Commodities and Warehouse receipts the capital market can unlock $500 billion indormant agricultural and mineral assets. Dr Agama who stated this at a national workshop of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Abuja Tuesday, said the move would transform them into tradeable securities. According to him, that would help the economy diversify from the oil and gas industry, and create wealth for the country. Agama explained that the Investments and Securities Act 2025 has empowered the SEC to take decisive…
***Visits late Olubadan’s family Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration’s bold decision to address the challenges that surrounded the system when he took office in 2019. The governor noted that he utilised the opportunity of the crisis faced by the institution to strengthen it and to bring unity back to the institution. Governor Makinde, who stated this on Tuesday, during a visit to the home of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, to condole with the…
***Showcases logo, leadership In a move that will cement Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s place in the history of Oyo State, the state government has officially unveiled its premier female football team named Pacesetter Queens FC. Unveiling the team on Tuesday, at a press conference, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, showcased the club’s new logo and also introduced the leadership team. Adegoke, who presided over the unveiling, expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for his steadfast support towards the establishment of the team, outlining the state’s ambitious vision to enter the women’s football scene in Nigeria and make a…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari has reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to dismantling structural bottlenecks towards laying a solid foundation for a self-sufficient refining ecosystem in Africa. Ojulari disclosed this while delivering a keynote address titled, “Building an African Refinery Hub”, at the Global Community Insights Conference on the West Africa Refined Fuel Market, which held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Tuesday. According to the GCEO, through strategic review and repositioning of its refineries, strategic equity in the Dangote Refinery, condensate opportunities and support for other third-party projects, the NNPC Ltd could kickstart…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nysom Wike has backed Governor Monday Okpebholo on security protocols for high profile Nigerians, like the former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi. Wike was the guest of honour at the commissioning of the New Edo Line Transport Service on Tuesday, alongside the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomole. Wike insisted that high-profile Nigerians like Peter Obi need to inform the Governor of any State about his visit to ensure his security is guaranteed. He noted that when Obi visited him while he was the Governor of Rivers States,…
The Yoruba Global Alliance, a vibrant and strategic member of several Self-Determination Groups agitating for severance from the current unworkable contraption called Nigeria has dissociated itself from the trending controversial ‘Yoruba National Diplomatic Passport’ which has exposed all self-appointed leaders of Yoruba country to global ridicule. In a statement jointly e-signed by the National President of the Yoruba Global Alliance Dr. Amos Arogundade Akingba and its Chairman of Council High Chief Tola Adeniyi, the Self-Determination Organization wondered how any group within the Self –Determination Organizations could unilaterally design, print and market a national passport for a nation which has not…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that his pact of service with Osun people is unbreakable and sustainable, repeating his vow to deepen the service relationship with the people of the State. The Governor who spoke today at a massive reception by people of Ila Orangun at the flag off of Ila Orangun township road dualisation said he is committed to delivering on his five point agenda and other electoral promises, stressing that Ila Orangun and other cities are being positively touched by his administration. The Governor narrated that his administration has so far completed the reconstruction, rehabilitation and renovation of…
Renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, entertainment entrepreneur Mike Dada, theatre producer and investment banker Joseph Edgar and creative industry advocate Mary Ephraim-Egbas have been confirmed as panellists for the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. The announcement was made on Monday by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG. Themed “Financing as Catalyst for a Thriving Creative Economy,” will focus on new ways to fund and grow Nigeria’s creative sector. It will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and emerging talents. The panel discussion will be moderated by Steve Ayorinde, a veteran journalist, cultural advocate, and former commissioner for…