Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, Tinubu mourns
Veteran actor and film legend Olu Jacobs is dead. He died on September 16, 2026, according to a statement by the family. The statement added that he died after a brief illness. He was married to equally legendary actress Joke Sylva. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over his passing. A statement […]
Obi tells UNN, other institutions to release his academic records
Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has authorised University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and other academic institutions he attended to make public his certificates to anybody desiring to see them. Obi gave the authorisation in a statement journalists in Awka on Tuesday by his media aide, Mr Valentine Obienyem. The […]
I’m off the streets, Tems declares
Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has announced that she is officially “off the streets”, sparking reactions among her fans and well-wishers. She disclosed this during a Tiktok livestream on Monday, while speaking about her experiences with men and her decision to move away from relationships she considers unproductive. She […]
Tinubu pays special tribute to Prof. Amuwo at 80
President Bola Tinubu has paid a special tribute to Prof Shaffy Adeniyi Amuwo on his 80th birthday. A personally signed statement byu the president reads: “I warmly congratulate my dear friend, Prof. Shaffy Adeniyi Amuwo, on his 80th birthday today. “Prof. Amuwo is a scholar, a patriot, and a man of deep convictions. Over […]
47 applicants lose N51.8m to fake LG jobs
No fewer than 47 applicants lost more than N51.8 million to fraudsters who allegedly sold fake local government jobs in Cross River, the state government’s investigative panel has found. Mr Nsa Ekpo, the Chairman, Cross River Local Government Service Commission, disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists in Calabar. He said the victims paid […]
Government expands national poverty reduction with growth strategy to Oyo, Enugu, and Kebbi states
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) has announced the continued rollout of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), a flagship Federal Government initiative aimed at lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within 10 years through economic growth and targeted social […]
Peter’s death is a big loss to the president, media department, says Presidency
The Presidency has described the death of Mr Peter Chukwuemeka Onwubuariri, an Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations in the Presidential Villa, as a big loss to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Department of Media and Public Relations in the Presidential Villa. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
AFROPHOBIA AND CONTINENTAL BROTHERHOOD
By Toyin Falola I appreciate the invitation from the Federal University of Lafia to give a Keynote Address on September 9, 2026, on the theme of “Africa and Global Crises in the 21st Century”. I thank the organizers and contact persons, most notably the Convener and Dean of Faculty, Professor Adam A. Abdullahi, Professors […]
Group lauds Katsina for child survival funding
The Integrated Child Survival Advocacy (ICSA) Katsina State Team has commended the Katsina State Government for increasing investment in health and child survival interventions in the proposed 2027 budget. The Katsina State Executive Council recently approved a 2027 budget proposal of N828.64 billion, with N53.64 billion, representing 8.41 per cent, allocated to the health […]
Nigeria, Cameroon assess border trade
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Cameroon Customs Administration have commenced a joint assessment of the Ekok-Mfum One-Stop Border Post (OSBP). The assessment is aimed to remove barriers to cross-border trade and strengthen regional economic integration between both countries. The high-level exercise held on Wednesday at Mfum, near Ikom Local Government Area of Cross […]
