…says Nigeria’s prosperity needs collective effort, not one-man task President Bola Tinubu on Friday reaffirmed the crucial role of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s development and governance, calling for deeper collaboration between the government and royal fathers to implement policies that improve citizens’ lives. The President made this call while receiving the newly installed 46th Alaafin…
The induction of the aircraft also coincided with the 61st anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force. The fighter jet is one of the recently acquired fleet for the Nigerian Air Force. President Bola Tinubu has inducted two attack helicopters to tackle the security challenges in the country. The aircraft were inducted into the Nigerian Air…
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted 10 Thai sailors for smuggling 32.9 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. The convicts were prosecuted alongside their vessel, MV Chayanee Naree, which was found to have been used in the unlawful importation of the prohibited drug. Both the crew and the ship were apprehended on 13…
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day of Families, the Federal Government has unveiled plans to launch three major national initiatives aimed at strengthening family cohesion, protecting vulnerable children, and combating poverty at the grassroots. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made this known in a statement signed…
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has urged the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to demonstrate tangible action towards tackling the country’s socioeconomic and political challenges rather than dishing out mere promises. PFN urged the President to show greater commitment to the implementation of his administration’s policies, beyond rhetoric. The Christian body, which rose from a four-day…
Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the spokesman to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has successful completed a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Peace Studies and Conflicts Resolution from the National Open University of Nigeria, (NOUN), Abuja. The academic examiers approved his research work at the final defense…
PROMAD Infotech Foundation, a leading civic tech and youth development organisation, has commended the Federal Government on the inauguration of the committee for the reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. A statement by Oluwatosin Akinnuoye, Communications Assistant, Promad Infotech Foundation stated that last week, the Minister for Youth Development, Mr Ayo Wisdom…
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences on the death of a former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd), saying the state has lost a great son. The late Captain Olubolade, also a former Minister of Police Affairs and a governorship aspirant in the state, died on Sunday at…
By Hon Bamidele Sallam THE BACKGROUND THE FACTS EDE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY IN CONTEXT By the grace of God, as a lawmaker representating Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal constituency of Osun State in the National Assembly, I have been able to facilitate programmes and projects worth several billions of Naira between last year…
By Adewale Olajide In February 2025, the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS), Dr. Rasaq Akindele, announced plan by the agency to conduct a comprehensive eye screening and examinations for students of public schools in the state. It was the first of its kind, and to address curiosity, Dr. Akindele explained…
