Is Tinubu a Man of War? By Bamidele Atoyebi Life is a battleground and every new height in life brings new ones which is why it is ‘the survival of the fittest’. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was not spared either, his public life reads like a series of pitched struggles: against military rule, political rivals, […]
Former Edo State governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has defended Governor Monday Okpebholo, insisting the state was left “abandoned” by previous administrations and dismissing criticisms that Okpebholo’s first year in office was unproductive. Speaking on Sunday in Benin, Oshiomhole responded to claims by the state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Okpebholo’s tenure had achieved little. […]
Federal civil servants have urged the Federal Government to promptly pay the remaining three months of the N35,000 wage award, stressing that the arrears are crucial in easing financial pressures amid rising living costs. The wage award, negotiated with labour unions in 2023, was designed as a temporary measure to cushion workers during the government’s […]
The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have expressed strong support for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s (NAFDAC) decision to ban the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET bottles, and glass bottles of 200ml and below, effective December […]
The political landscape in Delta State was shaken on Sunday following the murder of Felix Ese Idisi, the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ethiope-East Local Government Area. He was shot dead by unknown gunmen, and details regarding the motive behind the killing remain sketchy. Former Deputy President of […]
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has signed an executive order directing the immediate commencement and completion of all outstanding pension and gratuity payments owed to verified retirees across the state. The directive was issued on Sunday. According to a statement from the Chief Press Secretary, Yusuf Sanda, this action underscores the governor’s deep […]
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Foundation has announced plans to hold a major youth-focused forum in Lagos, Nigeria, highlighting the expansion of the globally recognized Duke of Edinburgh Award program. The event, scheduled for November 2025, aims to engage young people across Africa, promote skills development, and strengthen the Award’s presence on the continent. […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the final list of nominees for the 2025 African Men’s Player of the Year award, with Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi emerging as the frontrunners. The announcement, which comes ahead of the prestigious CAF Awards ceremony later this year, reflects the […]
At least 32 people have lost their lives following the collapse of a mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), highlighting the persistent dangers facing artisanal miners in the country. The incident occurred in an artisanal mining site, where safety measures are often minimal, and miners work under hazardous conditions. Local authorities and […]
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has raised concerns over Africa’s failure to properly document its early civilisations, arguing that this has contributed to contemporary challenges across the continent. Speaking on the importance of preserving historical records, the monarch emphasized the need for accurate documentation to safeguard cultural heritage and inform future […]
