Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has dropped a hint about his potential presidential bid in Nigeria. In a recent statement, Adesina expressed his willingness to serve his country, stating that he’ll be available to serve in any capacity, globally or in Nigeria, after his tenure at the AfDB concludes….
Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), has expressed concerns over persistent challenges in the judiciary, including corruption allegations, delays in justice delivery, and perceived bias, despite efforts to tackle them. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the opening of the 2025 hybrid refresher course for judges of superior courts of record, Kekere-Ekun acknowledged…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, has offered a candid perspective on the state of Nigerian politics. According to Fayemi, the apparent animosity among politicians is largely a facade, with many conflicts being manufactured for social media consumption. He shared these thoughts during his 60th birthday celebration. “So, all these things you read…
By Ishmael Uthman There are indications that President Bola Tinubu’s decades-long political dynasty in Lagos is experiencing its first major crisis following the intrigues surrounding the removal of the embattled lawmaker, Mudasiru Obasa, as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa’s removal and the support given to the lawmakers by many Governance Advisory…
Founder and Chairman board of trustees of the Northern Star Youth Initiatives, Hajia Naja’atu Muhammad, has reacted to reports of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, demanding apology over her viral TikTok video. Naja’atu, in a recent video, dared the NSA to go to court if he has issues with her statement, saying she’s…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has lauded the immediate past Governor of the state, Dr Kayode Fayemi for not limiting his progressive ideals and vision to himself, but impacting his mentees and others to fly in different capacities. Governor Oyebanji gave the commendation on Thursday at a Symposium and launch of Amandla Leadership Institute…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes, he said, are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre…
McDonald Okpara, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Leuven Empire Hotel in the Ejigbo area of Lagos, has confessed to sodomising a 16-year-old secondary school boy. Okpara was recently arrested by operatives of the Zone 2 police command in Lagos over alleged sodomy with two secondary school boys. The mother of one of the boys…
The Thursday Film Series, a weekly curated series of film screenings featuring Canadian, independent and international films, is set to host a compelling screening and engaging discussion centred on the crucial issue of Environmental Degradation on Thursday February 6, 2025 at Drapers Hall, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. The event which was…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTIC), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) designed to bridge the infrastructure gap in the country’s creative industries. The initiative, which was presented by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, at Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting…
