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The Accord Party on Tuesday said the defection of Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to its platform has triggered a surge in nationwide membership, positioning the party as a significant force ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. The National Chairman of the party, Maxwell Mgbudem, disclosed this while addressing a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja to dismiss claims of factionalisation. Mgbudem emphasised that Adeleke’s entry, alongside his political associates and supporters, has significantly boosted the party’s national profile and appeal. “Since His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, joined Accord along with his political associates…
Industry experts have criticised the preference for foreign research agencies in Nigeria, warning that the trend undermines local capacity development and weakens the credibility and growth of the country’s research industry. This reservation was made at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and the investiture of fellows of the Nigerian Marketing Research Association held recently. The PUNCH reports that NiMRA is an association with over 80 registered agencies and 300 individuals in the field of market, social and opinion research. The Managing Director of Sterling Business Research and Consulting, Seun Ajayi, at the AGM, said the Nigerian research sector faces structural…
The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, on Tuesday disclosed the state government’s plan to vaccinate 2.9 million children aged nine months to 14 years against Measles and Rubella (MR). Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement held at the board’s conference room in the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Dr Ogunsola explained that the campaign, which will run from January 20 to 29, 2026, aims to significantly reduce the high number of measles cases recorded in the state last year. Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral disease that presents similarly to measles…
PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s leading digital banking platforms, has renewed its commitment to deepening financial inclusion across the country, targeting unbanked and underserved populations through its expansive agent network and USSD-based banking services. Speaking at the just-concluded CeBIH Annual Conference 2025, themed “Reimagining Financial Inclusion through Cultural Shifts in Consumer Credit,” PalmPay’s Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, called on industry stakeholders to embrace community-aligned solutions and customer-centric innovations to expand access to financial services in Nigeria. Nwosu made the call during a panel session titled “Social Inclusion, A Veritable Tool for Financial Inclusion,”where he joined other industry leaders to discuss strategies…
And just like that, Christmas is less than two days away, which is too soon for most items bought online to arrive in time. That said, you aren’t alone if you waited too long to start buying gifts this year, and you definitely aren’t alone in feeling guilty for considering digital gifts instead of something your recipient can unwrap. But here’s the thing: digital gifts can still unlock memorable experiences, be it movies, games, or music. They also let your giftee choose exactly what they want from the store, making them both convenient and versatile.Below, we’ve curated a list of…
Many crypto industry leaders and users anticipate significant changes in the US regulatory environment over the next 12 months, as various policy changes and legislation begin to take effect. Although the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in January 2025 did not mean an immediate end to all digital asset regulation, many of the administration’s policies, from dismissing enforcement cases of crypto companies by the Securities and Exchange Commission to signing a stablecoin bill into law, signal apparent differences to previous US presidents and their chosen regulators. “I expect an increasing number of jurisdictions to establish clear and transparent regulatory…
Are Zendaya and Tom Holland Traitors or are they Faithful? The engaged couple enjoyed a family game night with Tom’s parents and siblings on Sunday, December 21, as they visited London’s The Traitors: Live Experience. Tom and Zendaya, both 29, got into the festive mood with a family trip to the immersive experience based on the hit Peacock and BBC game show, as documented by Tom’s brother, Sam, on Instagram. On Monday, December 22, Sam shared several pictures from inside The Traitors: Live Experience, including a sweet snap of Tom and Zendaya posing with his parents, comedian Dominic and photographer…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday signed the state’s N415.57 billion budget for 2026 into law. The governor also assented to two bills, namely the State Revenue Administration Law, 2025 and Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero Ekiti Law 2025 The governor laid the 2026 Appropriation Bill before the Ekiti State House of Assembly on 10 October. According to Mr Oyebanji, the budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Governance,” has 53 per cent appropriated for recurrent expenditure and 47 per cent for capital expenditure. “It is worthy of note that the fiscal document is a product of wide consultation with…
Actresses Toyin Abraham and Wumi Toriola have ended their seven-year feud. The feud between the former close friends began in 2017 after Toriola alleged that Abraham slapped her in a hotel room while they were filming “Alakada Reloaded”, a film produced by Abraham. She said she felt deeply hurt by the incident and expected Abraham to show remorse and apologise, but claimed that no apology was offered. In 2018, the disagreement escalated when Toriola appeared to shade Abraham online and accused her of faking her engagement. The feud resurfaced more intensely in 2023 following allegations that Toriola had an affair…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has cautioned football lovers with heart complications or high blood pressure against watching the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Sani gave the warning ahead of the AFCON opening match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their Tanzanian counterparts. Posting on X, the former lawmaker wrote: “My prayers for Super Eagles victory over Tanzania. “My advice to those of you with Heart complications or High Blood Pressure; avoid watching AFCON. “Every year we lose people as a result of watching such tough matches.”
