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Giwa Gardens Water Park, one of West Africa’s premier family entertainment destinations, has announced an ambitious ‘Detty December’ initiative offering 100,000 free tickets between December 13, 2025, and January 4, 2026, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, as well as Access Bank, FiberOne, MTN, Zenith Bank, and Awari App (Lost in Lagos). The initiative aims to strengthen recreational tourism for Nigerians at home and those returning from the diaspora for the festive season, while boosting Lagos’ profile as a leading destination for domestic and international tourism. As part of its commitment to inclusivity, Giwa…

Janet Ogundepo The World Health Organisation has issued its first global guideline on infertility, calling on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable. The guideline, released on Friday, noted that infertility affects one in six people of reproductive age during their lifetime. Despite rising demand for services, access to care remains severely limited worldwide. In many countries, infertility tests and treatments are largely paid for out of pocket, often leading to catastrophic financial hardship. In some settings, even a single round of in vitro fertilisation costs more than twice the average annual household income. WHO Director-General, Dr…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has insisted that the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau “was not a coup” and described it as “maybe a ceremonial coup.” Gunfire had erupted around key government institutions in Bissau on Wednesday as soldiers claimed to have “total control” of the country. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló also said he was arrested in his office at the presidential palace, sparking panic and prompting the military to impose a curfew, suspend the electoral process, close borders, and detain senior officials, including top military and interior ministry figures. The Federal Government condemned the development as “a serious threat to…

Conclude Post-election Cases Before InaugurationMap Development Initiative, serving as the Southwest partner under the Youth Political Participation (YPP) Electoral Reform Consortium coordinated by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) and supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), has called on the National Assembly to, as part of the ongoing constitution amendment process, ensure a transparent, merit-based process for appointing the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group urged the lawmakers to amend sections 153 and 154 of the constitution to remove presidential discretion in appointing the INEC Chair, National Commissioners, and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) by establishing…

Fulham coach Marco Silva has explained that he still needs to see more brilliant performances from Samuel Chukwueze before he can give the forward an increase in game time, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Chukwueze joined Fulham from AC Milan in a season-long loan on the last day of the summer transfer window. However, his start to life at the club has been slow. ​All six of his appearances so far have come off the bench. His most recent outing, however, showcased his real quality. Samuel Chukwueze during the EFL Cup match between Fulham and Cambridge United at Craven Cottage on September 23,…

The Federal Government has called for bold and coordinated action to deepen youth participation in Nigeria’s automotive industry, insisting that the country must urgently build the capacity needed to compete in a rapidly evolving global market. The Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiative (Monitoring and Delivery), Dr. Titilope Gbadamosi, who spoke during the Youth Empowerment Through Automotive Innovation 2025 Conference, said the administration is committed to placing young Nigerians at the heart of the nation’s automotive transformation. Gbadamosi explained that the government is not merely interested in discussing the future but in actively building it, noting that the…

Veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Lere Paimo, is dead. His death was confirmed on Saturday by veteran entertainment journalist and Chairman of the Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oleketuyi, across his social media platforms. In a post on Instagram, Oleketuyi wrote, “Chief Lere Paimo (MON) is dead. Baba died at age 86. “A strong man. Baba survived stroke twice. “May Baba’s soul rest in peace.” However, his family is yet to confirm his death at the time of filing this report. Paimo, popularly known as Eda Onileola, was one of the most influential figures in Yoruba theatre and film,…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued fresh orders restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or dealing with any faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) other than the leadership headed by Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major. Justice Bello Kawu of High Court No. 14, Apo, granted the orders on November 25 and 27, 2025, in two separate ex parte applications filed by the NNPP. The party accused a rival faction led by Dr. Ajuju Ahmed and others of attempting to mislead INEC despite existing judgments affirming the Major’s leadership. In the first…

Nigeria’s sole representatives in the CAF Champions League Rivers United suffered a painful 2-1 defeat against RS Berkane in their second game of the CAF Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. After falling to a 3-0 defeat against Pyramids in their first game of the competition, coach Finidi George and his boys needed a victory against RS Berkane to boost their hopes of surviving the group stages alive. It looked like they were on course after they scored in the 37th minute, courtesy of an own goal from RS Berkane midfielder Mamadou Camara. Coach Finidi George of Rivers United during the NPFL…

A United Kingdom-based human rights activist and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Barrister Niyi Aborisade, on Friday called for calm among homeowners and landowners affected by the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road development. Aborisade, who is the Mogaji of Ajagba Compound Oke-Offa Babasale in Ibadan, appealed to the residents to embrace dialogue, stressing that the project represents a major step in Oyo State’s developmental drive. The historian made the call while speaking with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It would be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had on Wednesday met with the property owners at…