Aiyedatiwa, Akande, Fayemi, Opadokun, others celebrate Ajanaku at 60
Political heavyweights, elder statesmen, and prominent leaders across the country have poured encomiums on the multiple-award-winning journalist and political strategist, Idowu Ajanaku who clocked 60 on June 2, 2026. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in an earlier statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, led a rain of […]
Tinubu lauds Navy’s seven decades of providing maritime security
Commissions three vessels President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, lauded the Nigerian Navy for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and protecting the nation’s economic interests. He spoke at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Lagos, as part of events to commemorate the […]
Tinubu congratulates award-winning journalist Ajanaku at 60
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated multiple-award-winning journalist and political strategist, Idowu Ajanaku, on his 60th birthday. The President rejoiced with Ajanaku, the Commissioner of Information and Orientation in Ondo State, on reaching the milestone age on June 2, 2026. He lauded his courage, vibrancy, and dedication to the noble profession of journalism over many […]
Prof Hakeem O. Danmole, 1946-2026: A Historian has become history
By Toyin Falola Life is transitional. A close look at human existence shows every major step was an end to a previous one. From conception, till birth, the human being has consistently moved through stages into adulthood where the cumulative efforts of who we are becomes more apparent. It is with a heavy […]
AfDB president calls for stronger regional financial cooperation in Africa
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has said that Africa’s future development will depend on stronger regional financial cooperation and innovative risk-sharing mechanisms. Tah said this during a media interaction at the conclusion of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The News Agency of […]
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WHO urges ban on flavoured tobacco, nicotine products to protect youth
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments to ban flavours and additives, including menthol, in tobacco and nicotine products to protect children and young people from addiction. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday to mark World No Tobacco Day, themed: […]
Federal workers reject N100,000 minimum wage proposal
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has rejected the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage, describing it as inadequate and incapable of addressing prevailing economic realities facing Nigerian workers. This is contained in a communiqué issued on Sunday at the end of a meeting and opinion poll held on Saturday to deliberate on hardship and insecurity […]
Carnival Calabar: Otu unveils theme, innovations to drive participation
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State has unveiled ‘Rethinking Our Collective Destiny’ as the theme for Carnival Calabar 2026, and said innovations will deepen public participation, expand economic opportunities and boost the carnival’s global appeal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Otu unveiled the Carnival Calabar and Festival 2026 theme […]
MAPOLY expels 365 over fake admission documents
The management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for securing admission with falsified academic documents. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Yemi Ajibola. Ajibola explained that the affected students were enrolled in various Higher National […]
Court sentences tri-cyclist to death for murder
A High Court in Oba, Idemili South of Anambra State, has sentenced a commercial tricycle operator, Makuachukwu Ezike, to death by hanging for the murder of a passenger during a “one chance” robbery operation. Trial judge, Justice Lauretta Oyeka, in her judgment, convicted Ezike of the murder of Jude Onwuegbuchunam, an indigene of Umuoji […]
