Prof Wahab Egbewole: An Illumination of Intellect (2)
By Toyin Falola Central to social advancement is a vast constellation of ideas that springs from the knowledge of informed individuals. These ideas are not indiscriminately produced; rather, they are accumulated through dedication and a commitment to improving people’s ideas and transforming their vision. The satisfactory achievement of these goals often leads to people generating […]
Breaking: Bandits gun down 7 policemen, 35 others
In a series of tragic events, bandits have unleashed violence on multiple villages in Zamfara and Katsina states, resulting in the loss of at least 42 lives. In Zamfara State, the village of Magarya in Zurmi Local Government Area bore the brunt of the attacks, with 12 individuals, including seven policemen, falling victim to the […]
Lufthansa Technik Philippines seeks AI innovations
Lufthansa Technik Philippines is seeking startups that have developed artificial intelligence technology that could improve MRO operations. The company is launching the second round of its LTP Startup Challenge in partnership with startup accelerator Seedstars, and this year the program will have a heavy focus on AI. “This year, we are particularly excited to focus […]
Courts jail 36 internet fraudsters in Ibadan
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of thirty-six (36) internet fraudsters to various jail terms before Justices Uche Agomoh and E.U. Akpan of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State; Ladiran Akintola, K.B. Olawoyin, Bayo Taiwo and O.S. Adeyemi of the Oyo State […]
FG approves establishment of additional ICT hub in Ekiti
…as Vice President Shettima inaugurates 3rd Expanded National MSME Clinics in Ekiti* The Federal Government on Thursday announced plans to establish an Information Communication Technology (ICT) hub in Ekiti State in addition to the newly inaugurated MSME Clinics Garment Hub in a bid to further enhance economic growth in the state. The Vice President, Senator […]
Prof Wahab Egbewole: A Mighty Trunk in the Olive Tree of Great Ife
By Toyin Falola Many people know that an Olive Tree is a phraseology that symbolizes reconciliation, friendship and, above all, peace. However, not many understand that the same expression also means light, victory, and prosperity, among other things. Perhaps an Olive Tree was what the founding fathers had in mind when they ascribed the word […]
Breaking! Court orders forfeiture of N11.14b ‘Emefiele’ properties
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday granted the Federal Government an order of interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000.00 linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order sequel to a motion filed and argued by the counsel to the Economic […]
Professor Amidu Sanni’s Academic Trajectory
By Toyin Falola People’s contributions to human affairs differ in approach and models, but this does not eliminate the fact that the quality of our additions to conversations of advancement cannot be homogenized or generalized, for some people have impregnable influence in changing the human world with their outstanding contributions. Differences in the applicability of […]
Fuel scarcity looms as Oil workers join strike
There may be yet another disruption in the distribution of the Premium Motor Spirit(PMS) otherwise known as fuel, as the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers(NUPENG) has directed all its members in all the branches of the union nationwide to comply with the indefinite strike action called by the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC). It […]
Media tycoon, Rupert Murdoch, 93, marries for fifth time
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has married for a fifth time in a ceremony at his Californian vineyard. Murdoch, 93, tied the knot on Saturday with his new wife, Elena Zhukova, 67, a retired Russian biologist. He was rumoured to be dating Ms Zhukova soon after his engagement to ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith was abruptly […]
