A special tribute to the late Awujale of blessed memory Part 1. We all have to know the day would come and it has surely come upon us today like a flash in the pan or a candle in the Wind for the beloved and one of the most charismatic, handsome and the most consequential…
Nigerian Education: A Bleak Future for the Nigerian University System? A few weeks ago, I had a heartfelt conversation with a young scholar I consider one of my mentees. He asked to meet me because he wanted to discuss issues he couldn’t share over the phone, and it took weeks before we finally connected….
Oba Sikiru Adetona joins his ancestors. The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has joined his ancestors. He died at the age of 91 on Sunday. Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed his death in a statement personally signed on Sunday night. He said the late monarch left behind a remarkable legacy that has…
Tinubu mourns Buhari, sends Shettima to accompany his remains home President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences….
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a London clinic His former aide, Bashir Ahmad announced the passing of the former president on X. Also Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, announced his demise on Sunday in a post on X. “The family of the former president has announced the passing…
OPEC Seminar: Africa’s Energy Sector Needs Increase Investment —-Lokpobiri The need for increased investment in Africa’s energy sector has been re-emphasized by the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri PhD. The Minister who made this statement during Ministerial Session at the 9th OPEC International Seminar held in Vienna, Austria called on…
John Whitmire Describes Ijaw Community As Vibrants, As Jonathan, Diri, Fubara Others Receive Awards The city’s Mayor, of Houston in Texas, United States of America Mr John Whitmire, has described the Ijaw community in Houston and across the United States as a vibrant and growing segment of the Nigerian-American diaspora. He said, the IJAWS are…
FCTA Starts Mass Evacuation of Street Beggars from Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the evacuation of street beggars and miscreants from the nation’s capital. This development follows a directive from the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, mandating the complete removal of street beggars, traders, “one chance” syndicates, scavengers, miscreants, and…
NNPCL To Undertake A Comprehensive Review Of Operatorship Arrangements, Says Minister. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd, NNPCL, to undertake a comprehensive review of all operatorship arrangements. As he said the move is…
Bauchi Gov inaugurates new officials, vows improved governance By Mohammed Abdul Kareem, Bauchi Determined to drive reforms and improve public service delivery, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has sworn in twelve newly appointed officials into strategic positions within the state civil service and executive council. The appointees are: • Dr. Ibrahim Alhaji Muhammad…
