Nigeria, UK must nurture trade, economic relationship
Signs £747m deal to refurbish two major ports President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria and the United Kingdom must build on their longstanding relationship by strengthening trade ties and expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation. The President met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where the two countries agreed […]
Tinubu arrives Lagos for Eid-el-Fitr, after visit to UK
President Bola Tinubu early on Friday arrived in Lagos , after a two-day historic visit to the United Kingdom. He will join other Muslim faithful later in the day to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The President and his wife, the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala […]
Tinubu salutes the unyielding spirit of Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, before leaving London on Thursday, praised the creativity and resilience of Nigerians as they reinvented the images of the past into modern history. The President made this commendation at Tate Modern during a reception organised by the British Government as part of activities to mark the state visit and […]
Kofi Anyidoho: See what they’ve done to our sunrise
By Toyin Falola Poetry, for centuries, has served as a repository of human thoughts and memory, in which moral values are observed. Within a traditional African setting, poetry is a crucial vehicle in communicating social growth, misgivings, and contemporary issues within the present to reawaken the subconscious in the present and the future. […]
Chalk, book, and brilliance: A tribute to Prof Julius O. Adekunle
By Toyin Falola Dr. Julius O. Adekunle has retired as a professor of history. He has drawn the curtains on a “remarkable academic career”. He is a mind that has impacted many generations of students. I have known him since around 1973. A great man. His journey spans countries, decades and fields of […]
ICPC defends El-Rufai’s detention, says it’s legal
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified the legal status of former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The commission explained in a statement by its Spokesperson, Okor Odey, on Tuesday in Abuja that his continued detention was based on an existing court order and not a new […]
Benin traditional council tightens security around Oba’s Palace
The Benin Traditional Council has introduced new rules for visiting the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, citing security concern and the need to preserve the dignity of the palace. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the measures are contained in a statement issued in Benin by the Secretary […]
NiMet forecasts three-day dust haze
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja, envisaged moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility between two and five kilometres over the northern region on Wednesday. The agency envisaged localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 […]
Disu visits Maiduguri bombing sites
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday visited victims of the recent improvised explosive device (IED) explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. During the visit, Disu assessed the Monday Market bombing site in Maiduguri. The IGP also proceeded to the Borno State Government House and the State Police Command […]
Halt attacks, UAE envoy tells Iran
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called for de-escalation following Iranian airstrikes but insisted on its right to self-defence, according to the UAE ambassador to Germany Ahmed Alattar. The UAE would continue to work with the United States as a partner to prevent further escalation in the region, Alattar told the Handelsblatt newspaper in […]
