By Wosilat Yiseyon Ramon Nigeria has the potential to capture a significant share of the $350 billion global gemstone and jewelry market if it shifts focus from exporting raw stones to developing a value-adding ecosystem. This was the message from the Gemstone Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN) at the opening of the 3rd…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has said that some universities in the country are now powered by solar mini-grids. Aliyu stated this on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief programme on Monday, adding that his agency has exceeded its promises and targets for Nigerian universities. “Starting with the 60…
Several fans of Afrobeats star Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, lost their lives in a road accident on Saturday night while returning from his concert at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island. The tragic incident was confirmed by an eyewitness identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @alli_ya7, who said the victims were…
By Sarafa Ibrahim When someone drew my attention to a piece written by Mr. Ismail Omipidan in the legal questions on the crisis raging the local governments in Osun state, I was reluctant to read it. The first reason was Omipidan’s antecedents of fierce avarice for truth and what is right, and the other was…
The Nigeria Police Force, in a landmark operation executed through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. This decisive action, carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, underscores…
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a cult, not a political party,” accusing it of lacking ideology, internal democracy, and a coherent vision for Nigeria’s future. Speaking on AIT Democracy Today and later at an interactive session with…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and all security chiefs over the recent arrest of ring leaders of Ansaru terrorist group, describing the development as “a major advancement in the fight against terrorism. The state governor who hailed the proactive strategy in…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Elder Kolapo Lawal, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ila Local Government, describing his death as a painful loss to the party and the state. In a condolence message, signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson Mallam…
Representative Bamidele Salam, representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State, has been ranked among the top 20 most productive lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives Deliberations. This recognition comes from the latest Legislative Productivity Index released by ERGAF-AFRICA, an independent policy think tank dedicated to strengthening democratic governance across…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that Osun state will not go back to what he described as “dark past”, as he resumed official duties after a short vacation. This is also as residents of Osogbo, Osun State on Thursday trooped out in thousands to welcome Governor Ademola Adeleke back to the state after a brief…
