Reps Order NCC to Block Pornographic Websites
By Esi-ife Arogundade In a significant move to address the rising concerns over cyber pornography, the Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to take immediate action in blocking all pornographic websites across the country. This resolution was passed following a motion sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State, […]
Lagos Deputy Governor Urges Religious Leaders to Promote Godly Use of AI
By Esi-ife Arogundade In a compelling address at the fourth Annual Ramadan Lecture held in Mushin, Lagos, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, called on religious leaders to educate their followers about the responsible use of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event, organized by Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Moses […]
UN Migration Agency Faces Major Layoffs Due to US Aid Freeze
By Esi-ife Arogundade The UN Migration Agency, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has been forced to lay off thousands of employees due to significant cuts in US funding. The agency, which plays a vital role in assisting vulnerable migrant populations worldwide, is grappling with the repercussions of a freeze on US foreign aid, following […]
Tinubu greets Oguntade at 85
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Justice George Oguntade, former justice of the Supreme Court and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, who attained 85 on Monday, March 10. Justice Oguntade began his legal career as a court clerk and was appointed a Judge of the Lagos High Court in 1980. He served as judge […]
President approves renaming of federal university after Yusuf Maitama Sule
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Education in Kano as the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. Alhaji Sule, 1929–2017, contributed significantly to Nigeria’s socio-political development throughout his illustrious career. He served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, where he was Chairman of the UN Special […]
Tinubu urges governors, political leaders to focus on the poor, vulnerable
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night in Abuja, called on political leaders in the country to channel more resources and policies toward catering to the needs of the poor and vulnerable. The President, who hosted governors, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Service Chiefs, and some selected Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) […]
Falola to deliver Olukotun memorial lecture
Lead City University, Ibadan, is to host the inaugural memorial lecture in honour of the late renowned scholar and public intellectual, Prof. Ayo Olukotun. Olukotun, an activist, public intellectual, erudite scholar, accomplished journalist, professor of Political Science, and a dedicated columnist for The PUNCH died on January 4, 2023 at 69. The event, scheduled for […]
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Ayo Olukotun: Remembering a public intellectual
By Toyin Falola On a cold morning, the wayfarer lost his way in the journey of life The troubadour lost his voice which sang of wet dreams Just like yesterday, the calabash broke before its owner the calabash never returned home with water The tree fell before the freshness of its leaves rain quenched the […]
Falola to inaugurate Atiba University’s Annual Founders’ Lecture
By Our Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, Professor Toyin Falola, Africa’s most decorated humanity scholar and Nigeria’s most preeminent historian, will inaugurate the Founders’ Day lecture at Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State. When contacted, Prof Falola said he considers it an honour and privilege that the Management of the University, extended the […]
