NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms rain from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms with rains on Monday during early morning hours over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto and Kaduna states. “The remaining parts of the region […]
Restriction order on Obi in Edo undemocratic, unacceptable, ADC declares
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the restriction order issued on the 2023 Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi in Edo, describing it as unacceptable. ADC’s National Spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdulahi, stated during a news conference in Abuja He said that the pronouncements credited to Gov. Monday Okpebholo that Obi or opposition leaders were […]
PDP condemns assassination attempt on its Anambra governorship candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the assassination attempt on its governorship candidate in the November 8 election in Anambra State, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, demanding immediate arrest of the assailants and their sponsors. The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in Abuja. He urged the Inspector General […]
Tinubu pays tribute to Awujale
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as an embodiment of integrity, humility, culture, dedication, and service to humanity. The Awujale passed away on Sunday, July 13, and was interred the following day. At the eighth-day prayer held on Sunday for the late monarch at the Otunba Dipo […]
Tinubu greets Jemibewon at 85
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Major-General David Medayese Jemibewon (rtd) on his 85th birthday. General Jemibewon served the nation in many capacities as a military officer. He served as military governor of the Western State from August 1975 to March 1976, as General Officer Commanding First Infantry Division, and later as Adjutant General of the […]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno visits President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Friday, July 18, 2025
Digital technology and Africa’s political dialogues
By Toyin Falola I am impressed by the success of Mount Kenya University and the opportunity it offers to deliver this distinguished lecture on July 18, 2025. I speak to you today with moral necessity and honor on a topic that resides at the intersection of technology, history, identity, and the struggles of Africa. Today’s […]
Tinubu visits Kano, pays tribute to Dantata’s philanthropy, integrity
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata as a titan of integrity, humility, and generosity, whose life was dedicated to service, philanthropy, and devotion to others. He made the declaration during a condolence visit to the family of the late business mogul in Kano on Friday. President Tinubu said Alhaji Dantata embodied […]
The Buhari that lives in the Nigerian mind
By Toyin Falola As it so often tends to be with people who have headed a country, Muhammadu Buhari’s strongest sentiments lie in the hearts of the millions he once led. They stretch far into the years when he rallied supporters under the umbrellas of different parties, losing each time to his and their dismay, […]
Tinubu on Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tribute to Buhari at the special session of the Federal Executive Council in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari Today, we gather under a heavy shadow, drawn from the silence that surrounds a departed leader and the immense weight of a life whose absence will be felt for generations. […]
