Nigerian author and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has issued a heartfelt appeal to young women, urging them not to enter marriage out of desperation or social pressure but to make thoughtful and deliberate choices. Speaking at a recent interactive session with students, the award-winning writer, known for her advocacy on gender equality […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu felicitates His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), on his 90th birthday on July 5 and the first anniversary of his coronation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on July 12. At 90, His Majesty embodies the rare blend of age-old wisdom, service, and […]
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has issued a stark warning about Nigeria’s deteriorating economic and humanitarian conditions, calling on the country’s leadership to reflect on their commitment to the people. Speaking at a public forum, Sanusi questioned whether Nigerian leaders genuinely care for […]
The Oyo State Government has directed 202 teachers who were not absorbed into the Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) to report back to their Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities (LGUBEAs) immediately. Failure to comply may result in salary withholding. The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the era of empty promises and abandoned projects is over under his administration, reaffirming his government’s commitment to inclusive development and infrastructure renewal across the country. The President made this assertion on Friday during the official commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace Radio Nigeria New […]
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former running mate to Peter Obi, has advised the former Anambra State governor against accepting the vice-presidential slot in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. According to Baba-Ahmed, Obi’s impressive performance in the 2023 presidential election, where he garnered over 10 million votes, warrants him the presidential ticket, not the vice-presidential […]
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed strong support for the new leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the party’s current direction is being steered by men of “proven character” as it positions itself at the forefront of an emerging opposition coalition. Dalung, who served in President Muhammadu Buhari’s […]
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has taken a swipe at certain political leaders, warning Nigerians to be wary of deceptive messiahs. In a sharply worded statement posted on social media, Sani metaphorically questioned the integrity of those positioning themselves as national saviors. “If those are the men that will lead you […]
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has strongly criticized the Federal Government’s recent agreement to deploy Nigerian doctors and healthcare workers to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia, describing the move as “a contradiction and wholly unacceptable” in the face of a deepening healthcare crisis at home. According to the NMA, the deal exposes […]
A group of women from Benue State on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the Atan Tollgate in Ogun State to draw national attention to the relentless killings in their communities. The women, dressed mostly in black to symbolize mourning, blocked the busy tollgate, causing a traffic gridlock along the Atan-Sango road for […]
