Spain, Israel differ over criticism of Gaza offensive
Criticism of Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip by members of Spain’s left-wing government has sparked tensions between the two countries. Madrid rejected as “untruths” accusations by the Israeli embassy that some members of the Spanish government had sided with terrorism by making “shameful statements.” “The Spanish government categorically rejects the untruths […]
Akinboboye unveils 52 new tourism products
Otunba Wanle Akinboboye one of the tourism sector’s biggest players has unveiled what he called 52 new products in the industry. The tourism sector icon had during the recent celebration of the of World Tourism Day and Nigeria’s Independence Day, announced his readiness to drop on the laps of the tourism industry, 52 new […]
UK firm lists how Nigerian leaders can check talent exodus
TEXEM UK, a United Kingdom-based leadership development organisation, says the unabated exodus of talents from Nigeria to the UK primarily, constitutes a major but surmountable hurdle for the country’s leaders. In a statement on TEXEM’s website (www.texem.co.uk), its Director of Special Projects, Caroline Lucas, said the challenge affects leaders in the country’s private and public […]
Where is our Messiah? Values and Reformative Leadership In Nigeria
By Toyin Falola Nigerians are seeking a messiah. Cries are loud to beg for one. If one listens to the routine conversation everywhere, one may conclude that the country is on the verge of transforming, resounding with the symphonic harmonies of tradition and modernity, entwined in a delicate yet powerful dance of progress. A […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 26.72% in September– NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 26.72 percent in September 2023. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for September, released in Abuja on Monday. According to the report, the figure, which is 0.92 percent points higher compared to the […]
Biden to visit Israel
U.S. President Joe Biden has promised to make a high-stakes visit to Israel on Wednesday to show support for its war on Hamas. This came after Washington said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to let humanitarian aid reach besieged Gazans. The U.S. national security spokesperson, John Kirby said after visiting Israel, Biden would […]
UK wages outstrip inflation for first time in nearly two years
UK wages are outstripping inflation for the first time in nearly two years, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that regular earnings rose by a near record of 7.8 percent in the three months from June to August. There was 0.7 percent higher with Consumer Prices Index (CPI) […]
Toyota suspends production in Japan
Carmaker Toyota on Tuesday said it has partially suspended production in Japan because of an explosion at a supplier’s plant. Toyota said that 10 production lines at six factories were halted after an explosion the previous day at one of the factories of supplier Chuo Spring in Aichi Prefecture. The carmaker said it would check […]
Tinubu swears in three new cabinet members
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in three new ministers during the second Federal Executive Council holding at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The new cabinet members are Malam Balarabe Lawal from Kaduna State as Minister of Environment, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim from Kwara, Minister of Youths and Ayodele Olawande from Ondo, […]
The Royal Dynasty of Ile-Ife: Ancient Rule and Contemporary Influence
By Toyin Falola The dynamic city of Ile-Ife is located in the heart of the Yoruba community, where tradition gently intertwines with modernity, generating a complex tapestry of cultural resilience and dynamism. The historic Royal Dynasty exhibits a remarkable synthesis of ancestral traditions and modern innovations, managing the shifting sands of time with skill and […]
