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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of Africa’s first Gemology and Gemstones department at the Yakubu Gowon University in Abuja. The department, which is a first of its kind on the continent, is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing capacity […]
A key faction within the All Progressives Congress has thrown its weight behind Vice President Kashim Shettima, amid mounting pressure for his removal as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the upcoming 2027 polls. In a move seen as a show of solidarity, the North-Central APC Forum expressed its unwavering support for the current […]
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season has reached its penultimate stage, with the semifinal first legs underway. Today’s highly anticipated matchup saw Barcelona take on Internazionale at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, in a thrilling encounter that lived up to its billing. The two European giants clashed in a six-goal thriller, with […]
FLASHBACK: In a shocking development that reverberated throughout the country in 2024, Justice Ibrahim Ahmad Kala of a Federal High Court located in Lagos postponed the ruling on the bail request of Lanre Smith, a businessman accused of fraud amounting to $26,000, until February 6, 2024. The trial was anticipated to begin right after the […]
The Nigerian medical community in Lagos has issued a stark warning about the deepening crisis in the nation’s healthcare system. The doctors’ union is demanding sweeping reforms to stem the tide of talented professionals fleeing the country in search of better opportunities. According to the Lagos State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, […]
REVISIT: Following the unexpected resignation of Musiliu Smith as the chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), a review of the circumstances surrounding his departure uncovers a tangled mix of controversies, power conflicts, and internal issues that ultimately led to his removal from the position. The situation unfolded on July 25, 2018, when Smith was […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the retirement of over 200 staff members who have less than a year to reach the mandatory retirement age. The move is part of the corporation’s efforts to restructure and streamline its workforce. According to a statement released by the NNPC, the affected staff […]
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of Africa’s first Gemology and Gemstones department at the Yakubu Gowon University in Abuja. The department, which is a first of its kind on the continent, is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing capacity building in […]
In a crackdown on excessive noise, the Ogun State government has taken drastic measures to curb the menace of noise pollution, resulting in the closure of 45 centers in 2024. According to the state’s environmental commissioner, Dr. Ola Oresanya, a significant number of establishments were shut down for violating noise regulations, while many others […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) notes the musing of His Excellency, Umo Eno, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom state, that likened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a faulty airplane, incapable of taking safely to the skies, creating an imperative to seek alternative flight onward. We couldn’t agree more that Plane PDP has become […]
