The Odyssey of Professor Amidu Sanni in Arabic-Islamic Scholarship
By Toyin Falola On September 16, 2025, the ambience in the Lagos State University auditorium had a different turn than usual. Naturally, it is expected that Inaugurals are usually ceremonial and conducted in an atmosphere that speaks of academics and celebration. Instead, the atmosphere was contemplative as guests and well-wishers all gathered at the Buba […]
Supreme Court Confirms Aiyedatiwa’s Election, Dismisses All Appeals
By Esi-ife Arogundade The Supreme Court today 17th September, 2025, confirmed the election of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, by dismissing all the three appeals filed against his victory at the polls by the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Social Democratic Party, SDP and All Peoples Movement, APM. When the appeals came up for hearing […]
Saro Wiwa 30th Anniversary: HOMEF, CAPPA, others Demand $1tr Niger Delta Clean-Up Fund
By Esi-ife Aroguundade Civil society organisations (CSOs) and environmental rights campaigners have called on the Federal Government to allocate one trillion dollars for the comprehensive cleanup of oil pollution in Ogoniland and other affected Niger Delta communities. Accusing multinational oil companies operating in the region of abandoning their “toxic legacy” without accountability, they demanded total […]
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. […]
