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The 12th Annual TMnews Summit & Awards will hold on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, with the theme: “Securing the Future: A Collaborative Approach to Community Safety.” The high profile event will bring together ministers, security chiefs, policymakers, industry leaders, and humanitarian advocates for dialogue, collaboration, and recognition of excellence. The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Adron Groups, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, will serve as Chief Host, while the National President of ACOMORAN, Alhaji Samsudeen Apelogun, has been announced as Chairman of the Day. Festivities will commence with a glamorous red carpet at 3…

The unresolved questions about the academic credentials of Uche Ekwunife, the Anambra State APC deputy governorship candidate, need clear answers. Her choice to respond with defamatory smears instead of facts is also alarming. Recently, the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, raised serious and specific doubts regarding Ekwunife’s academic qualifications. These were not casual insinuations but pointed inquiries demanding verification: questions about inadequate GCE results that form the foundational basis of her higher education, and the cloud of doubt surrounding her claimed PhD degree, a qualification that remains conspicuously unverifiable. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime,…

Hon. Olumide Jones, today launched a large-scale distribution of educational support materials to pupils across schools within the constituency. The initiative is part of his ongoing commitment to promoting education and human capital development. During the exercise, pupils received school bags, exercise books, school shoes, and other essential writing materials, aimed at improving learning conditions and easing the financial burden on parents and guardians. The gesture comes at a crucial time as schools resume for a new academic session. Speaking at the flag-off, Hon. Olumide Jones reiterated his belief that education remains the foundation for development and prosperity. He pledged…

Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for sustained efforts to improve the welfare of judicial officers across Nigeria, citing persistent challenges such as inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and stagnant salaries. Speaking at the 2025 Judges’ Conference held at the ceremonial hall of the Judiciary Complex, Abeokuta, Justice Dipeolu emphasized that “the wellbeing of judges is not a luxury, but a necessity for the integrity of our judicial system.” The conference, themed ‘Well-Being and Retirement of Judicial Officers in Nigeria, Bench and Post Bench’, brought together legal minds and experts to…

LAGOS — A fire incident occurred at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. According to Afriland Properties, emergency services responded promptly and successfully contained the blaze. In a statement issued by the company, Afriland Properties confirmed that the fire was reported to the Federal Fire Service, Lagos State Fire Service, and other emergency responders. “The fire coordination and response efforts were effective in minimizing damage and ensuring safety,” the statement read. The company noted that the building was occupied at the time of the incident and that “initial reports indicate no injuries.” An investigation…

Adron Homes and Properties has announced the official launch of its Lemon Friday Plus Promo 2025, an exciting opportunity for Nigerians to own land at discounted rates while enjoying mouth-watering rewards this festive season. This year’s edition allows customers to begin their homeownership journey with an initial deposit as low as ₦50,000 and spread payments over multiple instalments. Subscribers also enjoy a 30% discount on land purchases with the option to clear the balance conveniently over 24 months. Adron Homes’ estates are carefully designed to provide residents with the best of modern living, featuring adequate power supply, good road networks,…

Geneva, Switzerland – 16 September 2025: Melissa Kariuki, Founder and CEO of Whip Music and one of the GRAMMYs’ 13 Women Shaping African Music (2025), will speak at the prestigious World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2025 in Geneva on 18 September 2025. This invitation follows Kariuki’s recognition as a member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) and her inclusion on Hotlist Africa’s Top 30 Executives in the African Music Industry (2025), further establishing her as one of Africa’s most influential young leaders at the intersection of creativity, technology, and trade. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global organization…

Niteon, one of Nigeria’s largest digital export marketplace, has announced the launch of Niteon Capital, the first neobank built specifically for African manufacturers. Founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs, Tony Nwose and Daniel Chukwuemelie, the US-based startup has already built a reputation for helping verified African manufacturers, spanning agriculture, fabrics and minerals products connect seamlessly to international buyers. With operational footprints in the US, UK, Canada, and South Asia, and a recent FDA Global Partner License unlocking export access to the United States, Niteon is already a formidable force in African digital trade. The launch of Niteon Capital (www.niteoncapital.com), comes as the…

Digital transformation accelerates as Kenya’s leading travel platform expands across critical transport corridors

In a heartfelt and urgent appeal, the residents and stakeholders of Iweke, Idode, Koto-Obo, Ilobi-Omuwa, and Ileba communities in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State have issued a powerful petition to the Executive Governor of Ogun State. Titled “Petition of Urgency to the Executive Governor of Ogun State to Halt the Escalating Invasion and Destruction by Land Grabbers in Ilaro Communities,” the document paints a grim picture of escalating violence, displacement, and destruction at the hands of armed land grabbers. “We write this petition with utmost urgency and in deep distress,” the petition begins, setting the tone…