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The Progressives Forum has announced a national summit to mark 10 years of governance by the All Progressives Congress from 2015 to 2025. In a statement on Thursday, former presidential aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari and chairman of TPF’s Brand and Media Committee, Bashir Ahmad, said the summit would provide “a reflective and forward-looking platform to review the APC’s milestones, achievements, reforms and developmental progress since assuming national leadership in 2015.” The statement further added that, “President Bola Tinubu, a co-founder and leader of the APC, will attend as Special Guest of Honour, along with the Governors and other…

A maritime research group under the auspices of the Sea Empowerment Research Centre has stated that shipping and ancillary port charges have increased sharply over the years, far outpacing improvements in service quality and efficiency. The group, in a statement on Monday signed by its Head of Research, Mr Eugene Nweke, maintained that many traditional cost justifications advanced by service providers, foreign exchange volatility, energy costs, and operational risks have either stabilised or moderated. SEREC stressed that the cumulative effect of unchecked charges is inflationary, with direct consequences for businesses, consumers, and national economic competitiveness. “Shipping and ancillary port charges…

The Borno Commissioner for Health, Prof. Muhammed Gana, has commended the Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency’s commitment toward the transformation of healthcare delivery through the deployment of Electronic Medical Records. Gana made the commendation shortly after an inspection tour of the five digital-enabled BOSCHMA’s facilities on Thursday in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the inspection team led by the commissioner, in the company of BOSCHMA’s board of directors, was out to monitor operations, ensure quality standards of drug supplies and assess renovated infrastructure in designated facilities. The team also checked staff performance and reassured improved…

Spotify is probably one of the most well-known music services available (if not the most popular) around — and it seems that the company it taking advantage of that. As of this month, Spotify announced that it was raising its prices, the third time since 2023.If that concerns you (especially if you’re a current Spotify subscriber), you’ll be glad to know that there are quite a few alternatives available for good music listening, some with free versions (and some not), and some that can help you find new and lesser-known artists. Several, like Spotify, also offer podcasts. If you’re someone…

Ether (ETH) is trading near $3,300, and one futures market trend points to another 10% to 25% upside move. However, the market may first see a liquidation-driven price dip before any sustained rally develops.Key takeaways:Ether’s Leverage Ratio is near 0.60, a level that has historically preceded 10% to 25% rallies after short pullbacks.The ETH SOPR remains below 1, indicating realized losses still outweigh profits despite recent price gains.Ether leverage setup favors upside after a short cleanupCrypto analyst Pelin Ay highlighted a recurring structure in Ether’s leverage dynamics. When the Leverage Ratio rises rapidly above price on Binance, it leads to…

Hollywood’s favorites looked seriously stylish at the premiere of Ryan Murphy’s new show The Beauty. From Bella Hadid’s dazzling red gown to Ashton Kutcher’s blue look, stars showed off their sense of style at The Beauty premiere, which was held at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday, January 14. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Hadid, 29, looked simply stunning in a cherry red Schiaparelli design, featuring a halter neck that tied behind her in a long bow, an open back and a delicate train. The rest of her look was finished with sheer cutouts over her…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is unperturbed by his son, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar’s, decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a personal choice. Atiku, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said he does not coerce his children on political matters, stressing that individual freedom of choice is a core principle of democracy. He stated this in a statement posted on his official social media accounts on Thursday, shortly after the news went viral. Mr Abubakar, also called Abba, had earlier in the day defected to the APC in…

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it is overhauling operations through digitisation, legal reforms, and stakeholder engagement, aiming to reduce film classification time to below 24 hours. The Executive Director, Shaibu Husseini, disclosed this during a media parley with members of the Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Husseini said the reforms marked a shift from slow, manual processes and frequent disputes toward compliance, efficiency, and collaboration with filmmakers and other stakeholders. He said the board inherited strained relationships and several court cases, but had moved quickly to resolve most disputes.…

The Kebbi State Government has established a high-level committee to investigate recent fire outbreaks in schools across the state and recommend measures to prevent their recurrence. The decision was announced in a directive from the Office of the Executive Governor and communicated through the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Economy on January 14, 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor, on January 15, 2026. According to the statement, the committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad Sakaba. Other…

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has addressed his son Abba Abubakar’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a personal choice. In a statement posted on his X handle, Atiku said, “The decision of my son, Abba Abubakar, to join the APC is entirely personal. In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect.” He added, “As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians.” The former vice president also…