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    In a significant effort to alleviate the burden of rising food costs on vulnerable households, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced the distribution of bags of rice to members of host communities of Dangote Cement Plc across Nigeria.   The initiative forms part of the Foundation’s National Food Intervention Programme aimed at cushioning the effects of prevailing economic challenges on ordinary Nigerians. The distribution exercise, which is being rolled out across communities where Dangote Cement operates in Ibese and Itori, both in Ogun state, underscores the Dangote Group’s commitment to inclusive growth and community wellbeing.   In what has now become an annual event, in which thousands of 10kg bags of rice are being distributed to beneficiaries from 17 host communities in Ibese and 36 others in Itori and Ijebu-Igbo with focus on low-income families, elderly residents, and other vulnerable groups within the host communities.   Speaking on the ...

  . It's the most fashion-forward HOT release to date, designed for the next generation of young users worldwideIn a smartphone market where devices increasingly look and feel the same, Infinix is taking a different approach.  Today, the brand launched the new HOT 70, a lineup designed around a simple idea: smartphones should express personality, not just performance. Built for a generation that treats smartphones as part of personal style and everyday identity, the HOT 70 Series introduces an industry-first lineup of 12 colorways under Infinix’s all-new Dynamic Shine Design aesthetic.  More than a hardware refresh, it represents the brand’s most fashion-forward and self-expressive HOT lineup to date. Anchored in “Colorful, Versatile, Fun” proposition, HOT 70 brings together expressive design, One-Tap AI, and everyday durability into a unified experience designed to stand out, keep up, and last. From color-shifting finishes and light-reactive textures to instant  AI ...

  The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has petitioned the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), alleging deliberate attempts to undermine the ongoing investigation and prosecution of suspects linked to the murders of two Ajiran community indigenes, Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye. In a petition dated June 11, 2026, and signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, the rights group expressed concern over what it described as coordinated efforts to distort facts and compromise the integrity of the judicial process in the high-profile murder case. According to CHSR, the petition became necessary following what it termed a misleading campaign by another group, the Centre for Citizens Rights Protection (CCRP), which reportedly urged authorities to release the prime suspect, Alhaji Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi, or grant him bail on the grounds of insufficient evidence. The organization recalled that the im...

  Photo caption: L-R: Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; and Representative of the President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) and Chairman of SMEs and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Trade Group, Mr. Jack Daboikiabo; at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted partner beyond traditional banking and financing. This commitment was reiterated by the bank’s management during a keynote address delivered by the Executive Director, South, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, at the recently held SME Quarterly Business Forum in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Forum, themed “...

  R-L  Chairman House committee on Procurement Mr Samuel Olufemi Apata, PS WAPA Mrs Rainat Ajibike Onigbanjo, PS LASIEC Mr Abdul- Rafiu Omowole Fashola and Director General LAPPA Mr Fatai Idowu Onafowote   By oluwaseyi fadoro  Key stakeholders in Lagos State's procurement ecosystem have reaffirmed the critical role of service providers in driving sustainable development and economic prosperity, as the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (PPA) hosted its 2026 Stakeholders' Forum in Ikeja. The forum, held at Watercress Hotel, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, was themed “Solid Foundations: Service Providers as the Bedrock of a Prosperous Lagos.” It brought together government officials, procurement professionals, contractors, consultants, suppliers, development partners, financial institutions, professional bodies, community groups, and other stakeholders. In his welcome address, the Director-General of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, describ...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro   The founder of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) senatorial candidate for Delta Central, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, has vowed to invoke divine fire against kidnappers operating in Nigeria if they refuse to abandon their criminal activities. Speaking in a video message released in Lagos, Prophet Ikuru expressed deep concern over the growing wave of kidnappings and insecurity across the country, describing the situation as alarming and unacceptable. The cleric warned that those involved in kidnapping, including their sponsors and collaborators, would face divine judgment if they fail to repent and desist from their actions. According to him, the continued abduction of innocent Nigerians has brought untold hardship, fear, and pain to families and communities across the nation. Prophet Ikuru said he was prepared to engage in spiritual warfare against those behind the menace, stressing that enough is enough and that Nigeria...