Fractured economy: Don’t complain, Obi tells Tinubu, fix it
By Olayinka Oyegbile The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election has faulted the claim by President Bola Tinubu that the country was bankrupt. Speaking to journalists at the departure hall of the Akwa Ibom International Airport at the weekend, Obi said the president should not complain about the […]
MARAN Annual Lecture on Threats to Maritime Security Now Holds November 29
BY ALEX AKAO The maiden edition of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN’s), forthcoming annual lecture is set to focus on Maritime Safety. The event tagged MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL) earlier scheduled for November 21 will now take place Wednesday, November 29, 2023. This is contained in a press statement released by the […]
ValueJet aircraft overshoots runway in Port Harcourt
A ValueJet aircraft on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, slipped on taxing after landing at the Port Harcourt airport. The CRJ 900 Bombardier aircraft, with registration 5N-BXR skipped off the runway after a successful landing. However, no casualty was recorded as all passengers on board disembarked without any injuries. […]
Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry lauds Tinubu, says TAC scheme, noble
Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation has lauded President Bola Tinubu on the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme, describing it as a noble and truest platform for the promotion of Pan-Africanism. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Nkem Anyata-Lafia, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Dr […]
Don seeks women’s inclusion in marine, blue economy
Funmilola Agbebi, a Professor of Fisheries Economies and International Marine Policy, has called for the inclusion of women in the marine and blue economy. Agbebi, of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, made the call while delivering the fourth inaugural lecture of the […]
Ajulo lauds Ondo elders for resolving political crisis
Mr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer has commended the Ondo State elders for the steps taken to resolve the political crisis that had bedeviled the state. Ajulo, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA) said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Ondo State […]
AFRICAN STUDIES: RICHARD JOSEPH, KENNETH HARROW, AND OUISSEINA D. ALIDOU
By Toyin Falola African studies have taken to the limelight of academia despite the denigrating and diminutive perspective that Africans have been met with, particularly the stink of colonialism and neo-colonialism. We have witnessed the massive troop in academia tilted towards uncovering the facets and strata of the African culture and identity; it would […]
Nigerian don nominated for US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
A U.S.-based Nigerian, Prof. Monday Gold, has been nominated for the United States President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Gold, a professor of Business Administration, is President of Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) and hails from Delta State. The announcement is contained in a letter, signed by Dr. Agorom Dike, President and CEO of the Caribbean and […]
NAN to expand its operations, says MD
The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Malam Ali Muhammad Ali says the agency plans to expand its operations in line with the current global trend. Ali said this at the Public Hearing on the 2024-2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). The hearing was organised by the Joint Committee […]
Strike: NLC, TUC Lagos affiliates comply, banks open for business
Affiliates of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) in Lagos State, on Tuesday complied with the directive of the two labour unions to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the National Executive Council meeting of the labour unions, held on […]
