The advent of the present democratic dispensation in 1999 ushered in renewed hope and belief in the greatness of Nigeria as a nation after years of military dictatorship. Democracy for Nigerians was a Promise and Dream of a prosperous society; a thriving and resilient economy, a productive nation powered by decently educated population. It was…
As children across Nigeria join their world counterparts to celebrate Children’s Day, The Senator-Elect, Osun West Senatorial District, Akogun Lere Oyewumi has called on parents, community leaders, teachers and all involved in children’s upbringing to take mentoring seriously and provide them with a sound education and leadership skills. It is my great pleasure to wish…
By Oyewale Oyelola The 25 Members-elect of Osun State House of Assembly will on Tuesday June 6, 2023 perform their first legislative activity by selecting the Speaker inline with provision of 1999 constitution as amended and House rules. The Assembly comprises 24 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members and one from the All Progressives Congress (APC)….
The Cattle rarers in the country on Thursday in Abuja, accused President Muhamadu Buhari of letting them down on the security of their lives and properties throughout his tenure They claimed that Buhari as a cattle breeder himself ought to have brought cattle breeders and farmers together with a view to finding amicable solution to…
As reactions continue to trail the ban imposed on immigrant students from bringing members of their family into the United Kingdom as dependants, among other provisions of the law, some experts in the field of immigration and education have shed more light on the new policy and its implications on the pursuit of acquiring international…
The longest-serving Minister of Education since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, Adamu Adamu on Thursday, May 25, 2023 bid farewell to the ministry in Abuja. Adamu was appointed by the outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd) in 2015 and served as Minister of Education for 91 months. During his period as education minister,…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday slammed a fine of N40 million on a former Presidential candidate, Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru for filing a frivolous suit to stop the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29. The appellate court ordered the politician to pay the fine of N10 million each…
… 943 million barrels targeted… Zulum, Kyari, Shehu converge in Maiduguri President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday virtually flagged off resumption of oil exploration by the Nigerian Government within the Lake Chad Basin in Borno State, expected to yield 943 million barrels of crude oil. Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, the Chief Executive Officer of…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has said it would soon completely liquidate the 132 banks whose licenses were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Speaking at Kano Rumfa College, during the NDIC 2023 Financial Literacy Day, Thursday, the Zonal Controller of the Corporation, Alhaji Shehu Usman, said the Apex Bank has since…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoolaa on Thursday swore-in 39 additional members of the election petition tribunals for the 2023 general elections. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the main court room of the Supreme Court in Abuja, the CJN tasked the Judges to submit willingly to the sanctity of the…
