Joy Ogwu: Everlasting fidelity to God and country
By Kingsley Dike There are very few people in this world whose chance encounter with you has such a transformative impact in your growth and development as a person. Professor Joy Ogwu, former Nigerian Foreign Minister and Permanent Representative to the United Nations who recently passed was one of them. I had met her at […]
Ex-Lagos deputy governor urges charity for 80th birthday
A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has urged friends and family to convert gifts for her 80th birthday into feeding the less privileged. Ojikutu, Nigeria’s first democratically elected female deputy governor, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday ahead of her 80th birthday celebration scheduled for Thursday. She declared the […]
Mutfwang salutes Gowon at 91
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has congratulated Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former Head of State, on his 91st birthday anniversary. This is contained in a congratulatory message by Dr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the governor. Mutfwang described Gowon as a towering national figure and extra-ordinary peace-builder, adding […]
Police confirm death of serial murder suspect in Benue
The police command in Benue State has confirmed the death of one Saater Aii of Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area (LGA). The command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Makurdi. He said the suspect before his death was wanted for the alleged assassination of […]
Tinubu felicitates Oba of Benin on 9th anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, CFR, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, on the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The President joined the government and people of Edo State, the traditional council, and family members in celebrating with His Royal Majesty on the occasion, which […]
Tinubu salutes Osinubi ex-Punch MD at 70
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Sir Ademola Osinubi, former Managing Director of Punch Nigeria Limited on his 70th birthday. The president noted Osinubi’s importance “for the years you have lived and your invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s media industry.” The message personally signed by the president reads: “I warmly congratulate you on […]
Comrade Hassan Sunmonu: A Voice of Reason on Democracy and Development
By Toyin Falola On Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, Yaba College of Technology will host a major event to honor Comrade Hassan Sunmonu. It is not just a case of honoring a great alumnus but of honoring a preeminent labor leader who contributed significantly to the making of modern Nigeria. A truly iconic figure, his name […]
President Tinubu’s Contentious Clemency: Ken Saro Wiwa and the Quest for Justice and Closure
Our attention has been drawn to the context and content of the recently approved pardons by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, extended to a mixture of convicted murderers, kidnappers, drug dealers, coup plotters, armed robbers and illegal miners totaling 175. While we hold no hard opinions about those pardoned by the President, we are, however, concerned […]
World Food Day 2025: Strengthen Regulation of Pre-Processed Foods, CAPPA Urges Governments
As the world marks World Food Day 2025 today, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged governments at all levels to implement comprehensive food policies that protect Nigerians from the growing threat of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and unhealthy beverages. In a statement marking the day, the organisation warned that more Nigerians, particularly children, adolescents and […]
Tinubu condoles with Kenya over death of Odinga
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Kenya over the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. He extolled Mr Odinga as a towering figure in African politics, whose lifelong commitment to democracy, justice, and national unity left an indelible mark on Kenya and across […]
