The October Triad: Democracy, Ideology, and Ancestorology
By Toyin Falola The intellectual labor of a single voice is to capture historical moments that illuminate the fractures of Africa and sketch connecting bridges across its scattered futures. My October lectures center on three central topics: democracy, ideology, and ancestor hood as a cluster of new imaginations on African futures. These topics represent pillars […]
Nigeria may partner with China to revive Ajaokuta coy, minister declares
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiabu Abubakar has said the ministry is exploring partnership with the Republic of China for the revitalisation of both Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO). He disclosed this at the opening of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week, themed `Nigeria Mining: From […]
Sule asks media professionals to focus on developmental journalism
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged media professionals to promote developmental journalism for the progress of the state. The governor, represented by Mr Peter Ahemba, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, made the call during a congratulatory visit to new leadership of the Nasarawa State Correspondents’ Chapel on Monday in Lafia. He […]
18,273 foreign tourists visited Lagos in 2024
The Lagos State Government has said a total of 18,273 international tourists visited the state in 2024. This was made known on Tuesday in Ikeja, during the Public Policy Engagement Session with Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Entertainment and Tourism. The event was organised by the Policy Analysis Monitoring and Evaluation Department, OSSG-Cabinet Office. The […]
APC adopts consensus in Ekiti guber primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its decision to adopt the consensus mode for the conduct of its forthcoming Ekiti State Governorship Primary Election. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the change from the direct to consensus primary was necessitated […]
Aremu was a steadfast labour defender, Tinubu says in tribute
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathised with the labour movement and the civil society on the passing of renowned unionist and rights activist, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, who died on Sunday in Ota, Ogun State. The President also condoled with the family, friends and associates of the departed labour activist. He described Comrade Aremu as a […]
Tinubu mourns ex foreign minister Ogwu
President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolence to the family of Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who dies at 79, in New York, the United States of America. A former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York, Prof Ogwu represented Nigeria at the United Nations from […]
Tinubu condoles with the Catholic Church over demise of Bishop Fagun
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Catholic Church and the Body of Christ over the passing of Most Reverend Michael Olatungi Fagun, a Catholic prelate and Bishop Emeritus of Ekiti Diocese. Reverend Fagun served as auxiliary bishop of the old Ondo Diocese from 1971 to 1972, before Pope Paul VI created the Diocese of […]
President felicitates EFCC chairman Olukoyede on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, on his birthday anniversary, October 14. He said Mr Olukoyede has demonstrated professionalism and courage in the discharge of his duties, reinforcing the EFCC’s mission to rid the nation of economic and financial crimes. The […]
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: TINUBU urges Super Eagles to keep the hope alive
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commended the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He praised the team for the hunger, passion, and determination displayed on the field in Uyo, […]
