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Lagos, Nigeria – The just-concluded Fashion Rave 2025 delivered a new cultural blueprint for the city, uniting fashion, music, nightlife and youth energy in a way Lagos had never experienced before. Hosted at Muri Okunola Park, the event recorded an impressive attendance of over one thousand guests, firmly establishing itself as the biggest fashion after-party in Africa. This year’s edition was a joint collaboration between Fashions Finest Africa and international Afrobeat DJ Crowd Kontroller, two powerhouses in the creative industry working to redefine how fashion events show up for a new generation. The night was headlined by internationally acclaimed Afrobeat…

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Saturday, urged the judiciary to eliminate all forms of delay and prioritise accelerated hearing of cases of sexual violence. Justice Dipeolu also called on lawyers to provide pro bono legal services to victims of sexual violence as a way of helping them access justice and necessary legal support during this trying time. The Chief Judge, represented by Justice Adedokun Jibodu, made the call while delivering her keynote address titled “Strengthening Legal Pathways for Survivors of Sexual Violence” at a day-long women empowerment programme tagged “Justice For Survivors of Sexual Violence”,…

Nigeria Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been dealt an early setback, with Paris FC forward Moses Simon expected to miss next month’s high-profile friendly against Egypt in Cairo, Soccernet.ng reports. The winger, one of the Super Eagles’ most experienced attackers, is widely expected to make the final AFCON squad, but club-country scheduling has placed his availability in serious doubt. A report from RMC Sport indicates that Paris FC will not release any of their African players before 14 December, the exact date of the friendly. Nigeria and Paris FC forward Moses Simon. Photo by…

In SummaryIntra African exports surpassed 18 percent of total African trade in 2025, supported by AfCFTA driven reforms and improved logistics corridors.South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria accounted for more than half of all regional export volumes based on 2024 and 2025 trade data.Manufactured goods, processed foods, automotive parts and textiles made up a rising share of exports, showing a shift away from raw commodity dependence.Stronger ports, industrial zones and cross border transport networks helped top ranked countries accelerate regional market integration and strengthen continental supply chains.Deep Dive!!Saturday, 29 November, 2025 – Africa’s intra continental trade landscape continues to…

A political group, Osun Ajose Foundation, has purchased and presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination form to a former deputy governor of Osun State, Benedict Alabi. Presenting the form to Alabi at his residence in Osogbo, the state capital, on Saturday, the group, led by its Director-General, Mr Moruf Adekunle, said the former deputy governor is the most qualified among the aspirants seeking the APC gubernatorial ticket. Speaking on behalf of the chairman, one of the group members, Opeyemi Badmus, described Alabi as a unifier who will take Osun to a new height. Badmus said, “We have been…

Nigeria has been identified as one of the African nations suffering the largest disconnect between policy delivery and citizen trust, a finding described as the “defining governance crisis” across the continent, according to the inaugural RPI African Policy Index 2025 released by Reputation Poll International (RPI). The comprehensive Index, which evaluates governance and policy performance across all 54 African countries, places Nigeria in the middle tier of “Strugglers” with an overall score of 52.3. This category reflects nations that achieve partial policy results but fail to earn public confidence. Drawing from hard data on policy implementation and perception surveys involving…

A Nigerian football enthusiast, Oluwatosin Nathan, has received an unexpected reward from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. Nathan is the recipient of CAF’s generosity on Saturday, after sharing his frustration over travel costs to next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nathan, who is widely travelled and professionally accomplished, disclosed that attending the AFCON with his wife would cost less than a solo trip to Nigeria in December. Photo Credit: Oluwatosin Nathan X The remark quickly caught fire on social media, prompting a remarkable response from African football’s governing body. Nathan, a graduate of the University…

A UK-led climate-monitoring satellite has entered orbit after launching on November 28 aboard a SpaceX rocket. The spacecraft, named HydroGNSS, is the first mission under the European Space Agency’s Scout programme and was designed and built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) in Guildford. The project is supported by £26 million from the UK Space Agency, a Saturday statement on the UK Government website noted. The release was titled, “HydroGNSS: UK leads ESA’s first ‘Scout’ climate mission into orbit.” Space Minister Liz Lloyd hailed the mission’s significance, saying, “The launch of HydroGNSS is yet another success story for British space…

Recently, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, witnessed a wave of solidarity and optimism that swept through its streets. The city hosted an extraordinary gathering, with crowds converging from the vibrant Taiwo Road to the renowned Post Office Roundabout. Voices rang out with the chant “AMBA 2027!”— an emphatic call that resonated among men and women representing every segment of society. This spontaneous rally was not the product of any organised political machinery; rather, it reflected a genuine and independent movement of citizens united in their conviction. Their message was clear: They earnestly desire Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki Gambari, affectionately known…

The Christian Reformed Church–Nigeria (CRC-N) has voiced deep concern over the increasing attacks on schools nationwide, warning that the closure of many boarding institutions poses a serious threat to national development. The position of the Church was outlined in a communiqué issued at the weekend following its 161st General Church Council (Synod), held at CRC-N No. 1 Takum in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. While acknowledging what it described as “notable improvements” in security under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Synod called on the Federal Government to take “decisive and tangible actions” to protect citizens amid escalating…