Another fuel tanker explodes in Jigawa (DailyTrust) A fuel laden tanker has gone up in flames in Jigawa State, North West Nigeria. The incident which happened at Jigawa-Kano border, caused panic among bystanders. Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer of…
Obaseki out, Okpebholo in as Edo politics of eat corn today, corn-flict tomorrow unravels — Magnus Onyibe
It is amazing how time flies as Governor Godwin Nosakhare Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) relinquishes power to his successor, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This day is both…
Unstoppable Ngozi Wahala — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It’s not for nothing that she is fondly referred to as Ngozi Wahala in many enlightened quarters. Truth is they no longer make women like her anywhere on planet earth. No, I have to be more precise: they no longer…
*Youths attack LASTMA, Police operatives over death of Lagos motorist (Nation)*Lagbaja earned COAS appointment without political influence—Defence HQ (Nation)
Youths attack LASTMA, Police operatives over death of Lagos motorist (Nation) Angry youths on Tuesday attacked officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and their police escort for causing the death of an about-to-wed motorist. The incident which…
*Trial of Lagos drug baron stalled over ill health (Punch)*Okpebholo sworn in as Edo Governor (DailyTrust)
Trial of Lagos drug baron stalled over ill health (Punch) The trial of the alleged drug dealer, Jimoh Sulaimon Olowoidigede, alias Temo, before the Federal High Court in Lagos, was stalled on Monday, due to his ill health. Temo, who…
Global Citizen taps Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue as new Managing Director for Africa
Global Citizen, the renowned international advocacy organisation focused on eradicating extreme poverty, has announced Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue as Managing Director for Africa. Based in Lagos, Chuks-Adizue will lead Global Citizen’s strategic initiatives across the continent, with a major focus on Move…
Asido Foundation Wins Prestigious ACAMH Award
A Nigerian mental health advocacy organisation, Asido Foundation, has been named joint winner of the prestigious Innovative Research, Training, or Practice Award by the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) in the UK. Sharing the honour with India’s…
Zarttalent Foundation’s ‘How to Win With Tech’ summit equips Nigerian youth with future-ready tech skills
The Zarttalent Foundation, focused on advancing tech education in Nigeria, held its How to Win With Tech Summit on October 17, bringing together students, educators and tech leaders to explore technology’s role in career building and problem-solving. Prominent speakers included…
Kyari reveals NNPC’s plans for Nigeria’s energy security
•Kyari speaks at the opening ceremony of the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition NNPC Ltd. Group CEO Mele Kyari has reiterated the company’s commitment to resolving Nigeria’s energy trilemma by ensuring energy security,…
Peter Obi, churches and night vigils — Promise Adiele
Nigeria’s undisputed political sensation and Labour Party’s presidential aspirant in the 2023 elections Mr. Peter Obi continues to bestride the country’s political firmament like the Shakespearean Colossus. His unrelenting consistency in challenging Nigeria’s hegemonic status quo, urging the people to…