Bankole Elected Alimosho Youth Development Association President
Comrade Shakirudeen Bankole Adeshina, a seasoned journalist, development communications strategist and development advocate, has been elected as the second president of the Alimosho Youth Development Association of Nigeria (AYDAN) in Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos. Bankole, whose election and that of his executives, was held last year, has now officially led his team to […]
Writing Biographies
By Toyin Falola Biographical writing constitutes a category of literary engagements that are explored in academia because they are helpful in revealing the network of events that make up the human world. As a genre of literature that deals with the documentation of human journeys and experiences by another party, it is both an exercise […]
NCF seeks grants for climate action, wildlife protection
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for grants to support climate change initiatives, combat illegal wildlife trafficking and support conservation efforts. Dr Joseph Onoja, Director-General of the NCF, made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. He emphasised the importance of securing grants rather than […]
Yuan strengthens 7.1698 against dollar
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened seven pips to 7.1698 against the dollar on Monday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate […]
NCDMB to host engineering Olympiad to promote STEM
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), says it will host an engineering Olympiad to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), among youths The General Manager, Corporate Communications and Zonal Coordination, Mr Esueme Kikile, said this on Monday, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said different […]
Aregbesola supporters quit APC, they won’t be missed, says party
The crisis rocking the Osun State branch of the All Progressives Congress has taken a new dimension as the Omoluabi Progressives, a political group led by former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, has said its members have resolved to quit the All Progressives Congress. A statement by the Organising and Publicity Secretary of the group, Oluwaseun Abosede, […]
President condoles with Makinde over brother’s death
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, over the death of his older brother Sunday Makinde. In a letter personally signed by him, the president said the loss is “a profound sorrow” adding that “In this time of mourning, I want you to know that I, […]
Tinubu mourns victims of fuel tanker explosion, condoles with Enugu
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the government and people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives at the weekend. The fuel tanker reportedly spiralled out of control and burst into flames while navigating the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. The President […]
Legal icon Babalola to withdraw suit against Farotimi
Legal icon and elder statesman, Afe Babalola, says he is ready to withdraw his criminal defamation suit against rights activist, Dele Farotimi. Babalola had sued Farotimi in an Ado Ekiti Magistrates’ Court following Farotimi’s publication of a book which allegedly defamed him. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Babalola’s decision to withdraw his […]
14.3m Nigerians Affected By Drug Abuse, Says NAFDAC
By Esi-ife Arogundade The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that approximately 14.3 million Nigerians are grappling with drug abuse issues. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC’s Director-General (DG), disclosed this Wednesday while inaugurating the agency’s youth initiative, “Catch Them Young,” at Government Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, Rivers State. She highlighted research findings […]
