ORONTO NATEI DOUGLAS (1966 – 2015): WHEN LEGACIES DIE
A call to revive Oronto Douglas’ abandoned monuments of knowledge By Ipigansi Okumo There are men whose lives outlive their years because they choose to build for humanity rather than for themselves. Oronto Natei Douglas, popularly known as OND, one of Nigeria’s finest environmentalists, political activists and named among the world’s […]
China welcomes ceasefire arrangement on Iran conflict, says spokesperson
China has said it has welcome the announcement by relevant parties of reaching a ceasefire arrangement on the Iran conflict. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, expressing support for the mediation efforts made by countries such as Pakistan. Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than […]
NYSC releases 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2 orientation timetable
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the timetable for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream Two orientation course for prospective corps members scheduled to take place nationwide across all states. The scheme disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs Caroline Embu, on Wednesday in Abuja, […]
NAN inducts 209 new workers
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has inducted 209 newly recruited staff members, urging them to uphold professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties. The induction ceremony was held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali M. Ali, said the new employees should consider […]
Mark reaffirms commitment to democracy @78, assures of ADC’s unity
Former Senate President David Mark has assured members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the ongoing internal developments pose no threat to the party’s stability. Mark, the ADC National Chairman, said this during his 78th Birthday Thanksgiving Message in Abuja on Wednesday. He noted that challenges were inevitable in the growth of political […]
Army decorates five new senior officers in Benin, demands higher standards
The Brigade Commander, 4 Brigade, Benin, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, on Tuesday, decorated five newly promoted Lieutenant Colonels, charging them to justify their elevation through discipline, loyalty, and improved service delivery. This is contained a statement by the brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Man, 21, to spend four months in jail for stealing potatoes, electric cable
A Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo in Ibadan has sentenced one Maruf Qudri, 21 to four months in jail for stealing four bags of potato valued at N96,000. Delivering judgment, the court President, Mrs O.E. Owoseni, said that Qudri was convicted and sentenced based on the evidence tendered against him by the […]
Dr. Osmund Agbo: Honoring a great mind
By Toyin Falola When the announcement of an extraordinary award was made to honor Dr. Osmund Agbo, it fell on a unique personality, Professor Bridget Teboh of the University of Massachusetts, to receive it on his behalf. The Thabo Mbeki Award for Public Service and Scholarship is awarded to an African who has distinguished […]
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The Throne of Alaafin Oyo documentary film premieres in Lagos
A new documentary film, The Throne of Alaafin Oyo, is to be screened on April 11, 2026, at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos. The film by the award-winning filmmaker Ayankola Ayanwuyi is to start at 5pm. The event is to premiere the screening of his latest work. […]
Chido Onumah at 60
By Toyin Falola He writes as if ink were conscience, as if each sentence were summoned from the tribunal of truth— not borrowed, not softened, not sold. In a land where silence is often safer, He chooses the harder grammar of courage, arranging words like witnesses who refuse to forget what they have […]
