Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has received recognition from the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her contributions to girl-child education, hygiene promotion, and maternal and child health. The honour was presented during the 29th and 30th Ordinary General Assemblies of OAFLAD held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, highlighting her efforts in reducing […]
Governor of Lagos State and Visitor to Lagos State University, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara, as the university’s sixth Chancellor. This appointment follows the conclusion of the tenure of Professor Gbolahan Elias, SAN, who served as the fifth Chancellor and was commended for his […]
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced. Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday in the United States, was originally established to honour the birth of the nation’s first president, George Washington. The […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa A federal ban on fuel supplies within 20 kilometers of Nigeria’s land borders continues to cripple businesses in Ogun communities six years after. Originally aimed at stopping smuggling and terrorism, the policy has left residents in Ipokia and Yewa North struggling with extreme scarcity. Despite recent partial waivers for […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa At least 11 Palestinians were killed Sunday in Israeli strikes across Gaza, hitting displaced persons’ tents in Jabalia and targets in Khan Younis. These attacks represent the latest breach of the ceasefire that officially began on October 10. Casualties included five people in northern Gaza and five in the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Enugu Police Command have arrested three suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition, and illicit drugs. The arrests were conducted by the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad following credible intelligence reports. Emmanuel Mba, 31, and Nnam Onukwube, 35, were apprehended in Enugu South. Both confessed to membership in the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that Nuhu Ribadu’s Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) procured 10kg of thallium sulphate from Poland. In a formal letter, El-Rufai demanded urgent clarification on why the ONSA would acquire such a highly toxic and tightly controlled substance. The former governor described […]
