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 […]
Kogi won’t regret electing Ododo, says Audu
Aare Atunluse Omoluwabi Oodua Worldwide, Chief Muritala Audu, on Monday expressed confidence that residents of Kogi State would benefit from the visionary leadership of the state’s Gov. Elect, Alhaji Usman Ododo. Audu, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in a statement in Lagos said that Ododo’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election […]
Naira Marley’s trial over cybercrime stalled
The trial of singer Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley charged with cybercrime, was on Monday, stalled before a Federal Court Lagos, as the court did not sit. The trial judge, Justice Nicholas Owiebo is said to be attending a judges’ conference. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
UK PM reshuffles cabinet, James Cleverly appointed new home secretary
James Cleverly, who had been foreign secretary in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, has left Downing Street after being appointed the new home secretary. Cleverly left No. 10 shortly after amid the ministerial reshuffle. The permanent under-secretary at the Foreign Office was seen entering Downing Street on Monday. Sir Philip Barton walked inside No. […]
Is Nigeria still The Giant of Africa?
By Toyin Falola It was in Benue State University, Makurdi, on October 26, 2023, when many students wanted to speak with me after my lecture. Two of them persisted, including Fabian Owoicho Ocheke, who is organizing an Essay Writing Contest. The other one asked me a question: “Is Nigeria still the giant of Africa?” […]
UK PM fires interior minister, Suella Braverman
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters. According to a source in the prime minister’s office, Sunak had “asked Suella Braverman to leave government and she has accepted.” The Conservative Party said Sunak is carrying out […]
Purple Scroll: Preserving History One Page at a Time
By Temitope Marcus In a world dominated by screens and status updates, the art of reading often takes a backseat. Yet, in the quiet corners of the literary landscape, there exists a publishing house with a resolute mission – Purple Scroll. We believe in the enduring power of words, and it’s our passion […]
Global negotiations to end plastic pollution enter third round
The third round of negotiations between UN Member States is set to begin in Kenya on Monday, to finalise the details of a globally binding agreement to drastically reduce plastic waste. The hope is that a globally binding agreement can be forged, to minimize the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment […]
Uba Sani condoles with family of veteran actor ”Samanja”
Gov. Uba Sani has condoled with the family of veteran actor, Usman Baba Pategi popularly known as ”Samanja Mazan Fama” who died at the age of 84. The condolence message is contained in a statement by Sani’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Shehu, in Kaduna on Monday. The governor said that he received the sad […]
