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Lagos Assembly urges commissioner to boost tourism, showcase cultural heritage

By Sam Anokam / The Nation News / October 1, 2025

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday tasked the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, to intensify efforts in promoting the state’s cultural heritage and improving its tourism potential. The call was led by Hon. Bonu Solomon, Chairman of the Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture, who stressed during […]

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Oyo State Joins Independence Celebration, Congratulates Nigerians –

By tvcnews / TVC News / October 1, 2025

The Oyo State Government on has joined the rest of the country to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary in grand style.

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Nigeria@65: True progress must touch every home – CAN

By Sharon Ola / Nigerian Tribune Newspaper / October 1, 2025

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging leaders…

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Singer Lionel Richie says Michael Jackson was nicknamed ‘Smelly’ over poor hygiene

By Linda Ikeji / Linda Ikeji Blog News / October 1, 2025

Michael Jackson may be remembered worldwide as the “King of Pop,” but according to Lionel Richie, he also carried a far less glamorous nickname among friends “Smelly.” In his

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Nigeria’s petroleum industry may suffer imminent collapse if…, CORAN warns

By Israel Arogbonlo / Nigerian Tribune Newspaper / October 1, 2025

In the spirit of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations, the Crude Oil Refineries Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has warned that

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Obasanjo: Nigeria Easy To Govern, Needs Honest Leaders With Purpose

By Onuminya Innocent / Arise TV News / October 1, 2025

Former President Obasanjo says Nigeria is easy to govern but requires honest and purposeful leaders.

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As NAPTIP nabs five suspected traffickers, rescues 24 victims

By Amarachi Okonkwo / Guardian Newspaper / October 1, 2025

Following a six-hour raid by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) at the Nnamdi

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Nigeria @ 65: Economic Story Still A Paradox — Afreximbank Chief, Yemi Kale

By Opeoluwani Akintayo / Channels TV News / October 1, 2025

Nigeria @ 65: Economic Growth Still A Paradox — Afreximbank Chief, Dr Kale

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Mum-of-three d!es in bath while holding her iPhone as it charged

By Linda Ikeji / Linda Ikeji Blog News / October 1, 2025

A mother of three in Dublin died after being electrocuted while using her charging phone in the bath. Ann-Marie O’Gorman, 47, from Shanliss Avenue in Santry, was discovered unresponsive by h

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Nigeria at 65: Adeleke harps on respect for rule of law

By Akinbayo Wahab / Vanguard Newspaper / October 1, 2025

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has emphasised the need for adherence to the rule of law as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary.

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