Tinubu congratulates Adebayo Williams at 75
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated renowned columnist, scholar, literary critic, and public intellectual, Professor Adebayo Williams, on his 75th birthday. The renowned scholar clocks 75 on September 9, 2026. The President described him as a distinguished Nigerian whose contributions to scholarship, literature, journalism, and intellectual discourse have enriched the Nigerian society and beyond. He […]
Ultra-processed food fortification: A public health solution or risk?
By Humphrey Ukeaja Over the past few years, a growing number of food manufacturers, health advocates, and sections of the media have increasingly presented the fortification of ultra-processed products such as bouillon cubes, noodles, sugary beverages, and pre-packaged snacks as a public health response to curb the hidden hunger crisis. Fortification is […]
Lagos donates patrol vehicles to NRC
The Lagos State Government on Friday donated two patrol vehicles to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to strengthen railway security. The vehicles are to support the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commands attached to the NRC. The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, […]
AI could reshape GIS careers, but human expertise remains vital, says expert
Prof. Michael Gould, an Information Systems Professor at University Jaume 1, Castellon, Spain, has urged geographers and Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and continuously update their skills to remain relevant. He gave the advice at a webinar on “Geo AI: Transforming Geographic Inquiry with AI,” organised by the Department […]
WaterAid, TeamWater commit $2.5m to rehabilitate Ojokoro Waterworks
WaterAid and TeamWater have committed a $2.5 million grant to the rehabilitation of the Ojokoro Waterworks in Lagos. The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) on Friday signed a contract with Bayroyal International Ltd. (BIL) for the execution of the rehabilitation project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the contract signing was held at the […]
Plateau records 148 suspected diphtheria cases, 23 deaths
Plateau has recorded 148 suspected cases of diphtheria, with 23 deaths, as the state government distributes medications to hospitals to support treatment of affected patients. Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Jos. He said the state began recording […]
2027: Oyo APC presents Alli, 49 other candidates
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Friday, formally unveiled its governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Sen. Sharafadeen Alli was formally presented as the party’s governorship candidate. Speaking at the ceremony held at […]
Uber’s exit unrelated to airport car hire system, says FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said Uber’s exit from Nigeria has nothing to with the new Airport Car Hire Rank Management System (ACHRAMS). Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of FAAN, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Lagos. She said that Uber’s decision to leave the Nigerian market was […]
President mourns Emir of Gumel, hails 46 years of visionary reign
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the demise of the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, who died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The President through Mr Bayo Onanuga his Media Adviser said, he received with profound sadness the news of the passing […]
Tinubu congratulates ex First Bank CEO on installation as Balogun of Oyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Oloye Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, former Group Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria, on his formal installation as the Balogun of Oyo by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo. The installation event will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The President […]
