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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday urged residents of Badagry to preserve the legacy of the late Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I, describing the monarch as a symbol of unity, fairness and cultural heritage. The governor made the call during a funeral outing thanksgiving service held in honour of the […]
The “No. 9 curse” has become a haunting narrative in West London, where high-profile strikers wearing the iconic jersey have consistently struggled to replicate their previous form. From Fernando Torres and Alvaro Morata to the record-breaking return of Romelu Lukaku, a succession of world-class talents have found the weight of the shirt too heavy to […]
Public officials visiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been urged to approach such engagements as opportunities for strategic learning rather than routine or ceremonial interactions, according to Convener of BAT Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi. Atoyebi argued that visits to the Presidential Villa should not be reduced to “a mere social outing or a vacation in […]
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has endorsed the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA), describing it as part of a deliberate effort to end the long-standing neglect of the mining sector’s contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth. He noted that the initiative represents a fresh approach to spotlighting the sector’s role […]
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Bashir Omoloja Bolarinwa, has pledged to address insecurity and improve living standards if elected in the 2027 general elections. Mr Bolarinwa made the commitment on Saturday in Abuja while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to party officials, formally entering the […]
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued six women and children abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The rescue was disclosed in a statement on Friday night signed by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task […]
Residents of Okpanku community in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State have raised the alarm over alleged pollution of the Ivo River, accusing three mining companies operating in neighbouring Ebonyi State of endangering lives and livelihoods. The allegations have heightened concerns over environmental safety and public health, with residents calling for urgent […]
Dr. Femi Salami, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MinePro and Energy Ltd, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s mining and metals sector, describing it as critical to unlocking sustainable infrastructure development and economic growth. Speaking as an advocate for responsible mining, Salami stressed that no country can build lasting infrastructure […]
For decades, the Nigerian road network was a study in stagnation. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a critical 128-kilometer artery, became a notorious symbol of national inertia. Awarded for reconstruction in 1999, it remained a death trap 24 years later, its contract sum ballooning from under N50 billion to over N300 billion without completion. The […]
For months, Nigeria’s aviation sector has been buffeted by opaque pricing and mounting operational costs. Airline operators have struggled with Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), commonly known as jet fuel, where prices soared past N2,230 per litre—far above regulatory guidance—deepening concerns across the industry. That uncertainty is now being met with a mechanism for […]
