Migration and Regional Identities
By Toyin Falola Regarding how people engage with sites and cultures, migration has long been a hot issue. While some people relocate due to challenging circumstances, others migrate willingly, driven by the desire to explore new horizons. In whatever form, migration shapes people’s ideas of their homes, identities, and communities. Those who move often bring […]
31-year-old man arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone
The police on Tuesday arraigned one Patrick Amobi, 31, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan for allegedly stealing an Iphone. Amobi, whose address was not provided was charged with conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp. Adeshina Folaranmi told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Aug. 24, […]
Radda approves ₦372m scholarship for 24,452 students
The Katsina State Scholarship Board, has announced the approval of more than N372 million bursary allowances by Gov. Dikko Radda, for 24,452 continuing students. The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Aminu Salisu-Tsauri, announced this in a statement issued in Katsina on Tuesday. According to him, the approval represents not only the Governor’s unwavering passion […]
I saved NYSC allowance to open my studio, Kaduna makeup artist reveals
A Kaduna-based entrepreneur, Mrs Hadiza Suleiman, popularly known as Hadeedee Makeovers, has said she started her thriving makeup business by saving her monthly NYSC allowance. Suleiman, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna, said she saved N10,000 monthly out of her allowance in 2016 and raised N120,000 to open […]
Olubadan designate visits Kola Daisi at 93, describes him as mentor
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has described the founder of Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Bashorun Kola Daisi, as his mentor whose life is worthy of emulation. He stated this in a statement to newsmen by his media aide, Mr Adeola Oloko, on Tuesday in Ibadan. According to the statement, Ladoja stated this during a courtesy […]
Counter-terrorism: FG moves to tighten control on IEDs materials
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to curb the menace of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), which has remained the deadliest threat to troops and civilians in the North East. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this at the specialised training for first responders and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) […]
Tinubu ends vacation ahead of schedule
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. He departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially scheduled to divide the period between France and the United Kingdom. […]
Deji of Akure begins ‘Ulefunta’ leave
The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, will on Monday begin his annual traditional ‘Ulefunta’ leave. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji, Mr Michael Adeyeye, on Sunday in Akure. According to Adeyeye, the leave will last seven days, beginning Monday, Sept. 15, and ending Sunday, Sept. 21. […]
Foreign Affairs minister pushes for policy renewal
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has stressed the need to advance Nigeria’s foreign policy practice and scholarship, to strengthen the nation’s global standing. He made this known in a statement on Sunday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the ministry, following his guest lecture at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Lagos. […]
Nigeria seeks support for IMO council bid
The Federal Government has appealed for support in its International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council bid, stressing Nigeria’s ports remain vital trade gateways in Central and West Africa. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, stated this on Saturday in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Dr Bolaji Akinola. Oyetola, […]
