Evolve or fall behind, industry leaders tell advertising professionals

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Advertising professionals have been urged to continuously evolve their skills, operating models and creative approaches to remain relevant in an industry being reshaped by artificial intelligence, changing consumer behaviour and emerging technologies. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria in Lagos, Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, described the transformation of advertising as an opportunity for practitioners to rethink how they create value, serve clients and connect brands with consumers. Addressing participants on the theme, “AdVolution: The End of Advertising…

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Popular Nigerian Juju Singer St Janet Dies After Brief Illness

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The Nigerian music industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular Juju and Highlife musician St Janet, whose real name was Iyun Janet Ajilore. The veteran entertainer reportedly passed away on Saturday after a brief illness, leaving fans, colleagues, and lovers of traditional Nigerian music in shock. St Janet was widely celebrated for her electrifying live performances, energetic stage presence, and unique blend of Juju and Highlife music. She built a loyal fan base over the years with her socially unfiltered party songs, vibrant performances at social…

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Kano Court Sentences 19-Year-Old Bride to Death by Hanging for Killing Husband Nine Days After Wedding

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A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 19-year-old bride, Saudat Jibrin, to death by hanging after finding her guilty of murdering her husband, Salisu Idris, just nine days after their wedding. Justice Maryam Sabo delivered the judgment on Friday, ruling that the prosecution had proved the charge of culpable homicide beyond reasonable doubt. According to court proceedings, the incident occurred on May 5, 2025, at Farawa Quarters in Kano. The prosecution, led by Lamido Abba Sorondinki, told the court that Saudat poisoned her 30-year-old husband by lacing his zobo…

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The Future Belongs to Those Who Show Up

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Confidence rarely arrives before the opportunity. It arrives afterwards, once we have found the courage to begin. By Yetunde B. Oni There is a conversation I have had, in one form or another, with many talented people over the years. It usually begins with hesitation. Someone capable and clearly gifted explains why they are not quite ready for the role, the platform, or the opportunity in front of them. They are waiting to feel certain. What I have learned, across a career in banking and through my own seasons of…

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Judge Escapes Through Courtroom Window as Suspected Bandits Storm Katsina Shari’ah Court, Threaten to Kill Him

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A Shari’ah Court judge, Mohammed Muktar, narrowly escaped death or possible abduction after suspected bandits stormed a courtroom in Gwarjo village, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Wednesday, July 29. According to reports, the armed men invaded the court while proceedings were expected to take place, firing sporadically and repeatedly demanding to know the whereabouts of Judge Mohammed Muktar. Sensing imminent danger, the judge reportedly spotted the approaching attackers from a distance and quickly escaped through a courtroom window moments before the gunmen arrived. A witness told Daily…

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28-Year-Old Widow, Two Children Locked Out of Home Eight Days After Husband’s Death as Father-in-Law Is Arrested in Lagos

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A 28-year-old widow, Tosin Omolola, and her two young children were allegedly locked out of their family home just eight days after the death of her husband in a case that has sparked outrage across Lagos. According to reports, Tosin, who resides at No. 8 Jumofak Street, Igbo Oluwo Estate, Koya Adeniran, Ikorodu, Lagos, lost her husband on July 20, 2026. Barely a week later, she alleged that her father-in-law padlocked the gate to the house, preventing her and her children from accessing the property while they were still mourning…

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Abia Govt to Pay First Phase of Veteran Actress Ngozi Nwosu’s Medical Bills

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the payment of the first phase of the medical bills of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu following her public appeal for financial assistance to undergo multiple surgeries. The intervention was announced by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Justice Okechukwu Martins, popularly known as JMartins, who disclosed that Governor Otti approved the initial payment to support the actress’s treatment. Ngozi Nwosu, an Abia-born actress, recently revealed that she requires three surgeries and appealed to Nigerians for about ₦30 million to…

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Army Colonel Killed While Resisting Abduction Attempt by Gunmen in Abuja

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A Nigerian Army Colonel has been killed after reportedly resisting an attempt by armed gunmen to abduct him at his residence in Abuja. The officer, identified as Colonel Abdussalam Ude, was said to have fought back when the attackers attempted to whisk him away. Security sources said the gunmen, unable to overpower him, shot him multiple times at close range, killing him on the spot. The attack also left the colonel’s wife, driver and a security guard with varying degrees of gunshot injuries. The victims were rushed to a hospital,…

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Delta Governor’s Protocol Aide Tempo Mudi Allegedly Attacked During APC Stakeholders’ Meeting in Effurun

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A stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State was reportedly disrupted by violence on Tuesday after Tempo (Temple) Mudi, the Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, was allegedly attacked by a group of youths. The incident reportedly occurred at the APC stakeholders’ meeting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, where party leaders and supporters had gathered for deliberations. According to eyewitness accounts and videos circulating on social media, the unrest began after Mudi reportedly made comments praising the administration of President Bola Tinubu.…

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Anambra Hostel Collapse: Students Injured as Three-Storey Building Crashes Near Federal Polytechnic

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Several students and other occupants sustained injuries after a three-storey hostel building collapsed in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The building, identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, reportedly caved in late Sunday night, trapping occupants beneath the rubble and triggering a frantic rescue operation. Emergency responders, including officials of the Anambra State Police Command, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), local vigilantes, and residents, rushed to the scene to rescue those trapped. Initial reports…

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