“You can’t abandon your house because of a leaking roof”- Makinde tells Coalition Politicians

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to remain steadfast and committed to the shared vision of progress, unity and development. He urged other opposition politicians that are in the coalition, especially members of the PDP, to return to the Party, likening their alliance as…

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2027: ‘They’ll roast corn, eat at mama put’ – Comedian shades politicians over fake humility

Popular Nigerian comedian Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye, has taken a swipe at politicians, accusing them of pretending to be humble just to gain public support ahead of the 2027 general election. Describing it as fake humility, the comedian, in a post shared on his Instagram page, mocked the familiar election-season theatrics…

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Nigeria’s refineries may never work again despite $18bn spent — Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has cast serious doubt on the viability of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, warning they may never function again despite a staggering $18 billion reportedly spent on their rehabilitation. Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, made the remarks on Wednesday while hosting members of the Global CEO Africa group at the…

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Diamana Diawara Leads Mali’s Legal Team Against Barrick Gold in Landmark Resource Sovereignty Case

Mali has taken a bold step onto the international legal stage, launching a high-stakes arbitration case against Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). At the centre of this dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex is not only a multi-million-dollar tax controversy, but also a broader assertion…

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NAL FELLOWSHIP: Governor Adeleke Congratulates Dr Lasisi Olagunju

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated renowned columnist, Dr Lasisi Olagunju on the conferment of a prestigious Honourary Fellowship by the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), describing the honour as a further affirmation of the significant influence of his works in enriching knowledge. Governor Adeleke in a congratulatory message signed…

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UNIOSUN Becomes First British Council Examination Centre in Osun State

…To Host Maiden IELTS and Other International Exams 2nd of August Osun State University has made history as the first institution in Osun State to be officially approved by the British Council as an accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre for its global examinations, including the widely recognized International English Language Testing System (IELTS). According to…

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Launch Regional Criminal Court to Tackle War Crimes and Human Rights Abuses

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), have officially announced the creation of the Sahel Regional Criminal and Human Rights Court (CPS-DH). The newly established court, to be headquartered in Bamako, Mali, is tasked with prosecuting the most serious crimes affecting the region, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, acts…

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