Princes from royal families in Iwo, Osun State, have publicly rejected an attempt by the town’s traditional ruler, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, to adopt the title “Alaafin of Iwo,” warning that such a move distorts historical traditions and threatens the cultural identity of the ancient town.The royal families, under the leadership of Prince Adedoja Osunwo and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his desire to return to university after retiring from active politics, reaffirming his lifelong passion for education and human capital development. Atiku made this known while delivering a keynote address at the graduation and prize-giving ceremony of Pacesetters’ Schools, Abuja, where 205 students graduated as part of the…
In a desirable step to integrate the values of our national heroes into our political and leadership systems, the Ibadan Discourse Group is kicking off national discussions in honour of notable heroes, starting with a discourse on the late first governor of the Western Region, late Col. Adekunle Fajuyi. The discourse, slated for Thursday July…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to press freedom and the professional development of journalists in the state. Speaking through the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Garba Waiya, at the inauguration of the newly elected executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the widespread hunger, poverty, and insecurity plaguing the nation, warning that continued inaction could jeopardize his chances of re-election in 2027.In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday by its Deputy President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group expressed deep…
Staff of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) on Thursday staged a protest at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, demanding the removal of the Executive Chairman, Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, over alleged abuse of office, mismanagement, and high-handedness. The protest was organised under the umbrella of the Joint Negotiating Council, which includes the Nigeria Civil Service Union…
Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, has suggested he may leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to address Nigeria’s growing challenges. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Ndume revealed that although he has been approached by leaders of opposition coalitions planning to unseat Tinubu in 2027, he has so…
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday wishes to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State as he marks his 60th birthday, applauding his dedication to the state’s progress. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded Sanwo-Olu as a committed public servant who has…
Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, has requested a forensic review of WhatsApp conversations presented as evidence in his ongoing $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion fraud trial. His legal team, led by Olalekan Ojo, SAN, argues that the review is necessary to verify the authenticity of the digital communications. Emefiele faces a…
Mr Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti State Governor, has on Tuesday presented over 1,450,000,000 Billion naira cheques as compensation to 195 indigenes of Ijan, Awo, and Araromi Ekiti, whose land were acquired for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone project.The Ekiti Knowledge Zone is a strategic economic initiative aimed at creating an innovation driven ecosystem and a business incubation…
