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MILO Nigeria has welcomed a new group of influencers to strengthen its long-standing connection with consumers in Northern Nigeria. The influencers include Ahmed Musa, Nigerian professional footballer and youth role model; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and social impact advocate; Ali Jita, songwriter and musician; Sulaiman Yahaya (popularly known as Bosho), Kannywood actor and comedian Anita Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin), who has renewed her contract as a member of the MILO family. In the photo: Gilbert Tweneboah-Koduah, Category Manager, Beverages, Nestlé Nigeria; Sulaiman ‘Bosho’ Yahaya, Kannywood actor and comedian; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and social impact advocate; and Ahmed…

In what many observers have described as a refreshing return to merit-based civic recognition, A Nite 4 Naija 2025 is already generating national excitement with the conclusion of its college-patterned election held on Wednesday, 10th December 2025. The balloting—conducted among a carefully selected electoral college of civic leaders, policy analysts, journalists, youth advocates, and respected public voices—has produced the final list of winners across all categories of the prestigious PVC-Naija Awards. This year’s biggest spotlight is on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who convincingly trounced former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, with 7 votes to 3, to clinch the Political Iconic Voice of…

The founder and Group Managing Director of Dozzy Group, Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, has denied reaching an out-of-court settlement with Chief Cletus Ibeto and his group of companies over an alleged N4.8 billion Fraud. In a press statement issued by the media office of Dozzy Oil & Gas Limited, the organisation maintained that the dispute remains unresolved, with an outstanding debt of US$3 million owed to Chief Chukwudozie. The company accused Chief Ibeto of orchestrating a misinformation campaign, claiming that all disputes had been settled and that a judgment of the Rivers State High Court confirmed his ownership of 22.6 hectares…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has presided over his first meeting as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, steering the 93rd Session of the Policy Commission in Antigua, Guatemala, and deepening Nigeria’s visibility in global customs governance. The session, held from 2 to 4 December 2025 at the historic Hotel Soleil, drew Heads of Customs Administrations and senior delegates from across the WCO’s six regions. Opening the proceedings, CGC Adeniyi welcomed participants to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Antigua Guatemala, paying tribute to customs officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and…

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has marked International Volunteer Day 2025 by celebrating the impact of the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative by which employees volunteer their time, expertise, and personal resources to advancing the Foundation’s mission across 14 African markets. The celebration brought together volunteers at the Airtel Nigeria Headquarters in Lagos for moments of team bonding activities, testimonials, and volunteer spotlights. The event also served as a call to action, encouraging more employees to register for EVP activities and join the volunteer community. The EVP has become a cornerstone of Airtel Africa Foundation’s community impact,…

Religion is the all-time mirror of life through which humanity seek to encounter God; and, His manifestation in fulfillment of happiness in lifespan of mankind in pursuit of destiny. Every religion therefore carries the marks of the era of its founding; an era defined by rousing practices that eventually turn out as primitive by successive eras due to evolving nature of civilization and concomitant impact on knowledge. Primeval Judaism, when read through contemporary eyes of modern civilization, would appear severe, perverse, territorial and at times violent. Yet, it is all about civilisation that has evolved and revelation that has deepened.The…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi Apostle & Nation Builder; Chairman, Board of Trustees, PVC-Naija In view of Nigeria’s deeply troubling security realities and the dangerously volatile nature of the December travel season—marked by intense inter-state movement and heightened exposure to criminal attacks—I hereby make an urgent announcement on behalf of PVC-Naija and issue a strong national travel and safety advisory to all citizens. As responsible stakeholders in nation-building, we cannot, in good conscience, ignore the escalating danger on Nigeria’s highways and transit corridors. Recent events, including the tragic and unacceptable abduction of six Directors of the Ministry of Defence—on a…

On Pipelines Security, while all that was appropriated and passed for security of all Nigerians in the budget is ₦3.25 Trillion— Who Is Protecting Nigerians? Nigeria is at a turning point — and the truth must go viral. NNPC’s audited accounts reveal that ₦17.5 trillion was spent on pipeline protection, energy-security and under-recovery in just one year.Yet, the entire national security budget for the same year was only ₦3.25 trillion — and insecurity is worse than ever. This is not a budgeting error.This is a national emergency. Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi has filed a powerful petition to the National Assembly…

The profile of Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka and his officers at the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service continues to rise as their performance also continues along the upward trajectory. Comptroller Frank Onyeka is well known for his acumen in the area of revenue generation, but he has also been an avowed advocate of legitimate trade facilitation as well as having a good eye for anti-smuggling activities. Inspite of the transitioning from the NICIS 11 to the Unified Customs Management System, codenamed the B’Odogwu software platform which naturally came in with the teething problems usually associated…

In the Wake of the ₦17.5 Trillion Pipeline Security Scandal The revelation that NNPC Ltd.’s audited financial statements reportedly show a staggering ₦17.5 trillion spent in one 0 on pipeline protection, energy-security costs and under-recovery has triggered widespread outrage and deep concern among Nigerians. This amount is over five times the entire national security budget (₦3.25 trillion for Defence, Police, NSA and intelligence services), yet insecurity continues to worsen nationwide. Kidnappings surge. Terror attacks multiply. Farmers abandon their fields.Children remain out of school.Food insecurity deepens.And citizens are asked to pay ₦1,000–₦1,200 for a litre of PMS. The scandal raises a…