Bayelsa State’s drive to grow its economy through foreign investment got another boost at the weekend with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction giant, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), at the firm’s headquarters in Beijing. The MoU covers infrastructure, agricultural and aquaculture projects as well as mass housing for civil…
Former Senate Leader and distinguished public servant, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, offered a profound look at Nigeria’s political evolution and the persistent challenges of governance during the inaugural episode of “The Exchange” podcast, hosted by Femi Soneye. Reflecting on his life spanning pre and post-independence Nigeria, the Senator described his journey as experiencing a “cocktail” of…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to restoring the dignity, pride, and identity of the Kano people through cultural revival and creative enterprise. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. The governor made this known while declaring…
In lecture halls across Africa, a quiet tragedy unfolds every day. Brilliant professors — full of knowledge, passion, and vision — spend their best years chasing publications, not solutions. They write for journals abroad while problems at home multiply. Our universities overflow with research papers, yet our factories remain silent. Our libraries are full, but…
The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has dismissed reports alleging his plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as false, malicious, and politically motivated. In a statement issued by his media unit, the lawmaker said the rumour, which has been…
The International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Osogbo Study Centre, has announced that the sales of admission forms for the 2025/2026 academic session will close on November 7, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Coordinator of the Centre, Abass Okandeji, the admission is open for candidates seeking to enroll in Diploma, Higher Diploma, and…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Saturday attended the investiture ceremony of Dr. George Elombi as he assumed office as the 4th President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in New Capital, Egypt. Governor Adeleke was in attendance alongside Dr. Deji Adeleke, Chairman of Pacific Holdings Ltd; Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mr….
On Friday in Verona, Italy, alongside his children; Shina Rambo, Bred, Folasade and Nike, Governor Ademola Adeleke attended the wedding ceremony of his nephew, Johnny Rogers and Imani.
In a heartfelt tribute, Oba Akeem King Ogungbangbe, Ajagbusi-Ekun VI, the Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, hailed Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi’s life of service, excellence, and humanity. He described him as an outstanding son of Ijesaland. The monarch praised his remarkable achievements, charity work, and dedication to the advancement of the community. According to Oba Ogungbangbe, Asiwaju Fasuyi…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Asiwaju of Ijeshaland, High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, on the auspicious occasion of his 70th birthday, celebrating his life as a remarkable testament to the ensuring impact of his work and contributions to the society. In a congratulatory message signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson,…
