Woman docked for allegedly stealing boyfriend’s ATM card, withdrawing N1.2m
A 29-year-old woman, Stella David, was on Wednesday docked in a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing her boyfriend’s two ATM cards and withdrawing N1.2 million from his accounts. David a resident of Kamazoa, Kaduna, is standing trial on a count charge bordering on stealing. She however pleaded not guilty to the charge The prosecutor, […]
JAMB: NSCDC deploys personnel to CBT centres in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra Command says it has deployed its personnel to the 33 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in the state ahead of Thursday’s UTME. Mr Olatunde Maku, the state Commandant of the corps disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing Area Commanders and Divisional Officers at the state command […]
Shippers’ council makes case for establishment of Dry Port in Jos
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has stressed the need for the establishment of an Inland Dry Port (IDP), in Jos, Plateau State, as part of efforts to boost economic activities in the North Central Zone Pius Akutah, Executive Secretary/CEO of the Council, made the call during a stakeholders’ interactive session in Jos on Tuesday. He said […]
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Prof Moyo Okediji: Beads of separation and unification
By Toyin Falola In a major exhibition that will close in a week, the recent creation of Moyo Okediji, a scholar-artist, enables us to focus on his unique contributions to African arts and culture. A nice report brings the exhibition to the public view: I was privileged to visit this impressive exhibition. Rather than focus […]
Pope Francis’ Funeral Scheduled for April 26, 2025
By Esi-ife Arogundade The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10am in the iconic St. Peter’s Square. This announcement was made by the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the Mass, which […]
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The Rule of Law in contemporary Africa
By Toyin Falola It is a privilege to have been asked by the University of the Free State to give a Keynote Address on Thursday, April 10, 2025. This major event was part of the Faculty of Law Recognition of Achievement Ceremony, preceding the Convocation ceremony. Our first conceptual analysis of the rule of Law’ […]
PDP group urges Atiku to support new generation of leaders
The Concerned PDP Youth of Gombe State has urged the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step back from active political contest and pursue an advisory role in shaping the future of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Chairman of the group, Jamilu Adamu stated this at a press conference in Gombe on Thursday. He […]
President inaugurates census panel, gives three-week deadline for report
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee will submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. Nigeria’s last census was […]
Tinubu celebrates Mo Abudu’s recognition as one of TIME 100 most influential
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mo Abudu, the CEO of Ebony Life Group, on her inclusion in the 2025 TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World. The President lauded Abudu’s recognition as a media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Africa’s cultural ambassador. He commended her creativity and commitment to telling the African story with authenticity and […]
