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Entertainment

MultiChoice unveils ‘Heartbeat’, new dating reality show 

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MultiChoice is launching “Heartbeat,” a new African dating reality show that distinguishes itself by focusing on genuine relationship-building over short-term drama. The series will feature ten singles in a 12-week experiment, using structured activities to test compatibility, culminating in a unique “Promise Lock” commitment ceremony. This format aims to deliver both entertainment and a deeper exploration of authentic connections, reflecting a strategic push for locally relevant content. The show represents an evolution in the genre, prioritizing lasting partnership potential as its core value

General News

Stakeholders call for recognition-driven reforms after Integrity Icon award

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Nigeria’s governance stakeholders advocate for a fundamental shift from punitive accountability to a recognition-driven model, arguing that celebrating ethical public servants is critical to rebuilding institutional trust and performance. They emphasize that systemic challenges like bureaucracy and low morale persist not due to a lack of dedicated officers, but because of the absence of sustained systems that reward integrity and measurable results. The core insight is that publicizing the stories of honest civil servants creates aspirational standards, making integrity a visible and valued norm. Therefore, lasting reform requires

General News

Club marks 20 years, unveils initiative to acquire sporting arena

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The Corporate Kickers Sports Club is transitioning from a 20-year-old social football group into a legacy institution by launching an initiative to acquire its own permanent arena. This strategic move aims to secure the club’s future, transform it from a tenant to an owner, and create an inheritable asset for members’ children. The initiative underscores the profound value of the club, which has evolved from casual recreation into a vital brotherhood providing mutual support and community. Ultimately, this represents a model for sustainable private community

Education

Former NUC scribe advocates increased research funding for varsities

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A former Nigerian education leader has issued a stark call for a national overhaul of university funding and strategy, positioning research investment as a critical economic imperative. He reveals Nigeria’s research spending at a mere 0.2% of GDP—below the African average and far behind global leaders—and argues that the traditional university model is obsolete for the 21st century. The core proposal is a multi-pronged national strategy to reverse brain drain and spur innovation, including competitive research fellowships, private-sector tax

General News

Niger Delta Games liaison committee inaugurated in Ondo

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The 2026 Niger Delta Games are being strategically refined to focus on grassroots talent discovery, with a new U-20 age limit and strict native-athlete registration to ensure authentic regional development. Learning from past shortcomings, the organizing committee is prioritizing athlete comfort, venue quality, and event coordination for a significantly improved experience. Ondo State exemplifies this mission, committing to scout new talents across all communities and renovate sports facilities, moving beyond reliance on established athletes. The event, backed by the NDDC

Economy/Business

Acquisition of  Saipem by Marconi a milestone for Nigeria content – NCDMB

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The acquisition of Italian oil servicing firm Saipem by a Nigerian consortium, Marconi NG EPC, represents a transformative milestone for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. It signifies a major achievement for the national content drive, positioning a domestically-owned company with world-class, West Africa-leading infrastructure to execute complex projects across all oilfield terrains. This strategic move directly fulfills the NOGIC Act’s mandate by enabling a Nigerian entity to competitively handle reserved contracts and bid for broader international-scale projects

Community

Oyo CAN inaugurates new leaders, Ogundiya emerges as Chairman

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Oyo State’s Christian Association of Nigeria has inaugurated a new leadership team, with a central mandate to foster unity across denominations and advocate for justice to address societal challenges like insecurity and poverty. Key figures, including the outgoing chairman and the state governor’s representative, emphasized that overcoming denominational barriers is critical for the organization to wield a cohesive voice and achieve tangible progress. The incoming chairman, Rev. Elisha Ogundiya, has pledged to lead with integrity and dedication, focusing on interfaith dialogue and

General News

Nasarawa State gets new Police Commissioner

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Nasarawa State has appointed CP Umar Ahmed-Chuso, a highly experienced officer with a distinguished 30-year career spanning strategic operational, investigative, and training roles across multiple states. His immediate priority is fostering robust community-police collaboration to enhance crime prevention and security response. With a strong academic background and advanced international training in human rights and strategy, Ahmed-Chuso’s leadership signals a commitment to professional, intelligence-driven policing aimed at safeguarding lives and property statewide.

General News

Lagos Police apprehend 13 over mob attack on officer, debunk claims

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The Lagos Police Command has debunked viral claims that an officer was beaten for theft, clarifying he was enforcing parking laws when a confrontation led to an accidental firearm discharge, injuring bystanders and inciting a mob attack. While the officer faces internal discipline for his unprofessional conduct, authorities have arrested 13 suspects for the assault, emphasizing that attacking officers on lawful duty is a serious criminal offense. This incident underscores the dangerous escalation from public misinformation to mob violence and the police’s dual stance of holding

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