The glory of Lead City University
By Toyin Falola When Lead City University took off twenty years ago, few could have foreseen the heights it would later attain. From entering its application to the National Universities Commission in 2002 to securing preemptive approval in 2003 and finally the ratification by the Federal Government in 2005, the university has indeed come a […]
Resolve To Save Lives, Int’l NGOs Back Nigeria’s Sodium Reduction Guidelines
By Esi-ife Arogundade Resolve To Save Lives (RTSL), a global health organisation committed to saving 100 million lives from cardiovascular disease and a critical Nigeria public health partner, has welcomed the federal government’s launch of the National Guideline for Sodium Reduction, saying it is crucial to tackling the scourge of non-communicable diseases in the country. […]
Media Urged to Uphold Rule of Law Amid Political Turmoil
By Esi-ife Arogundade Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has emphasised the importance of the rule of law and democratic principles, by urging the media to take a stand in protecting the vital elements of governance. The nongovernmental organisation gave the advice during a webinar series held on March 26, 2025, organised with support […]
Lagos State Installs 3,000 E-Police, Speed Limit Cameras
By Esi-ife Arogundade The Lagos State Government has announced plans to install 3,000 electronic police (e-police) and speed limit cameras across the city to bolster traffic law enforcement and improve road safety. During a recent broadcast of Lagos Transport Trends and Perspectives on Traffic Radio 96.1 FM, Engr. Akin-George Fashola, the Director of the Lagos […]
Samsung CEO Han Jong-Hee Passes Away at 63
By Esi-ife Arogundade In a significant loss for the tech world, Han Jong-Hee, co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, has died from a heart attack at the age of 63. The news was confirmed by a spokesperson for the South Korean tech giant on Tuesday, March 24, 2025. Han joined Samsung in 1988 after earning a bachelor’s […]
Adeleke orders arrests, imposes curfew after communal clash
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has directed security agencies to arrest the perpetrators of the violent communal clash that occurred in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities in the state. Adeleke issued the directive during a visit to the affected communities on Monday, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment. According to the News Agency of […]
Jonathan wins 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize
*Tinubu congratulates him Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been named as the winner of the 2025 Founders Sunhak Peace Award. Mr Ikechukwu Eze, Special Adviser to Jonathan disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Eze said that the award would be presented to the former president by Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation in Seoul, […]
EFCC arrests 133 in ponzi scheme bust in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday raided a Ponzi scheme academy and arrested 133 suspects in Abuja. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the operation in a statement on Monday. Oyewale said the suspects were apprehended at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada, Abuja, after receiving actionable intelligence about the academy’s activities. […]
Africa needs democracy that delivers to all, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa needs a democracy of its own context that delivers to all people. He said this on Monday in Abuja, while speaking at a Colloquium to mark the 60th birthday of former Imo Governor, Emeka Ihedioha. He said that to sustain democracy in the continent, Africa needed one that delivers […]
Rivers: Administrator appoints Acting Head of Service, new SSG
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has announced the appointment of Dr Iyingi Brown as the acting Head of Service (HoS) in the state. Brown, before the appointment, was the Permanent Secretary, Welfare, Office of the Head of Service. Ibas, in an early morning announcement on Tuesday, said that Brown would […]
