Women in STEM: Challenges and Triumphs   The story of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is a tale of unyielding brilliance and boundless potential. It is a journey that began with whispers of doubt but has now become a symphony of success. Across Nigeria, Africa, and the world, women are not just breaking glass ceilings—they are shattering …

Budget Defence: N3.844 Billion Inadequate To Drive Our Renewed Hope Agenda- Minister The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole said during week that the N3.844 billion capital allocation to the Ministry will not be able to drive the programme and plans of the ministry in helping to drive the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The …

BREAKING: Major Shake Up In Nigerian Army As COAS Appoints New GOCs, Others By Shalom Oludele     The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has authorized a significant restructuring of senior roles within the Nigerian Army. This was announced in a statement from the director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. According to the …

“SON, YOU’VE MADE ME PROUD!”  Femi Adekunle on Parenting  I was at an examination centre where parents and guardians came to drop their children and wards. I heard a mum say “Emeka, go in and make us proud”, and something made me uncomfortable. Why must Emeka make YOU proud and not himself, or why not simply wish him well? I …

CONFUSION IN OYO AS GOV. SEYI MAKINDE NAMES ABIMBOLA OWOADE AS ALAAFIN OF OYO, KINGMAKERS PICK LUKMAN GBADEGESIN AS ALAAFIN ELECT Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has announced Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governor’s chief press secretary. Owoade’s appointment comes over …

Season of Restoration: Okitipupa Must Shine Again In a time and era like this, when sovereignty after so many moons of palaver, finally returned to local governments in Nigeria, the centre of concentration should be the restoration of life to some towns and villages that were once the centre of commerce and civilization but abandoned due to leadership ineptitude. As …

Visit our Mosque or tell us you don’t belong to us, Akorede urges Aiyedatiwa The Muslim community in Ondo State has voiced their concerns to the state government, seeking clarity on their level of inclusion in the state’s affairs. Speaking during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day prayer held at Akure Central Mosque, the Chief Imam of Akure Kingdom, Sheikh …

Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade emerges New Alaafin of Oyo, gets Govt’s nod Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, today approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. Oyelade stated that Owoade was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional …

Police Expresses Concern Over Rising Missing Persons Cases In Ogun Ogun State Police Command has raised alarm over a significant increase in reports of missing persons in Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday. She explained that the command had noticed an unprecedented rise in the number of missing persons …

Norway doubles down on Oil and Gas •Norway’s oil and gas investment is expected to reach a record high in 2025, driven by new exploration activity and increased demand for Norwegian gas. •While Norway is a leader in renewable energy, it continues to invest heavily in oil and gas production, raising concerns about its climate commitments. •Norway aims to balance …