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Rite Foods Limited has further strengthened its reputation as one of Nigeria’s innovative and consumer-focused fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, following its emergence as the Best Foods and Beverage Brand, Nigeria 2026 at the Global Brand Awards in Dubai, October 2. The Awards, which is organized by the UK-based Global Brands Magazine, celebrates brands that demonstrate excellence through innovation, quality, market impact and strong consumer connection. This latest recognition highlights the company’s sustained commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, product quality and consumer satisfaction, while further highlighting the strength and growing influence of its brands within Nigeria’s FMCG landscape.celebrate; The Global Brand Awards, celebrates…
The Ogun State Government has taken Mistura Adebayo, a young girl reportedly found wandering on two occasions, into its custody and commenced medical investigations to assess her health and determine the appropriate care she requires. The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development disclosed that its intervention followed reports brought to the attention of the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, by Adetoun Adejobi. According to the Ministry, Adeleye immediately contacted the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adebimpe Folusho Obienu, who coordinated the deployment of social workers to the police station where the girl had been taken.…
By Kayode Akinmade With support for 10,000 farmers, new mechanisation equipment, digital technology and investments in agro-processing, Governor Dapo Abiodun is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to boost food production, reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ livelihoods. As Nigeria grapples with food affordability and rising agricultural production costs, Ogun State, under Governor Dapo Abiodun, is strengthening efforts to improve food security through targeted support for farmers, mechanisation, digital innovation and investments across the agricultural value chain. The latest intervention, unveiled at the 2026 World Food Day celebration in Abeokuta, provides a clear indication of this approach. It targets 10,000 rice and…
The 2026 Cross-Country Poetry Celebration (CCPC) was held at the USC (Cathedral) Hall, Abẹokuta with distinguished personalities, poetry enthusiasts, and young poets gathering to celebrate the power of words under the theme, “Moments: Capturing Times with Words.” Organised annually by the Cross-Country Poetry Initiative (CCPI), the celebration featured a keynote address by Professor Akachi Ezeigbo who spoke on the enduring power of words to preserve thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Addressing the national celebration involving locations within and outside Nigeria, she declared: “Words are sacred, words are immortal. Words have power to capture thoughts, emotion, and time.” A veteran educationist, Mrs…
The Baale of Olorunsogo, Ilara, in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Topa Olusegun Peter, has publicly denied purchasing nomination forms or declaring an intention to contest the Ogun State governorship position under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Speaking during a press briefing on Saturday, October 17, 2026, the community leader and long-standing PDP member described newspaper reports listing him as a governorship aspirant as completely false, alleging a covert attempt by rival political chieftains to compromise his political standing and personal safety.According to Chief Peter, the controversy began when local leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led…
The Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has commended Globacom for its unwavering commitment to the preservation and promotion of Nigeria’s cultural heritage, noting that the telecommunications company’s sustained support has helped transform the Ofala Festival into a world-renowned cultural celebration. Speaking on the 2026 edition of the festival, held at Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra State, on Friday, the monarch paid a glowing tribute to Globacom for its longstanding role as the principal sponsor of the festival, a partnership that has spanned fifteen consecutive years since 2011. According to the monarch, “Their partnership has transformed the festival…
Rite Foods Limited has expanded its beverage portfolio with the introduction of LIDA Malt Classic, a non-alcoholic malt beverage created to offer consumers another choice in Nigeria’s competitive malt drink market. Anchored on the proposition “LIDA Malt. Made for You,” the brand reflects the company’s focus on developing products that respond to consumer preferences and fit naturally into everyday life. LIDA Malt Classic was introduced to the media during a recent immersion programme at Rite Foods’ manufacturing facility in Ososa, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, held on October 15, 2026. The programme provided an opportunity for media representatives and content creators to learn…
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