Ohanaeze condemns bill seeking to elevate Ooni of Ife, Sultan of Sokoto
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the bill in the Senate seeking to permanently elevate the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto as the exclusive Co-Chairmen of the Traditional Rulers Council. The group said the move would be at the expense of apex traditional rulers from other ethnic nationalities and geopolitical divides. Dr Ezechi […]
Archbishop Kaigama urges Catholic priests to embrace service, contentment
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged Catholic priests to deploy their calling in serving God and humanity and to embrace contentment in their places of assignment. He also advised them not to be envious of priests posted to parishes that supposedly enjoy Sunday offerings of rams, goats, and other gifts […]
Tinubu wishes FALCON safe journey home, says I look forward to receiving the trophy
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons’ spectacular victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). An obviously elated President Tinubu said he eagerly looks forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja. In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, President Tinubu […]
AIG disbands Police unit over LASU incident
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, has disbanded a unit and ordered trial for three officers over alleged misconduct. He confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. He linked his decision to a viral video involving officers attempting to arrest a Lagos State University (LASU) female […]
Police rescue newborn, arrest man over death of two teenagers
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of an abducted newborn and detention of a suspect allegedly behind the killing of two seven-year-old girls in Toro Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the development to newsmen in Bauchi on Thursday. Wakil said the incident, […]
2025 Ayangalu Festival: Ooni drums for peace, unity, cultural continuity
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday led a vibrant celebration of drumming to promote peace, unity, and cultural continuity. The event saw thousands of culture enthusiasts, scholars, and traditionalists converging on the ancient city of Ile-Ife as the colorful festival, held at the Courtyard of the Ooni’s Palace. According to […]
APC elects Yilwatda as chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman. He was until his election the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. At the occasion President Bola Tinubu called on governors to focus more on grassroots engagement to meet the expectations of citizens. At the party’s 14th National […]
Prof Vik Bahl at 60: Teaching from the Margins
By Toyin Falola Where do I start this write-up if not by saying that I have been greatly inspired by the kind of career Professor Vik Bahl has had? He has always had a prototype of what education should and shouldn’t be like in this age. He strongly believes that it should not be limited […]
Tinubu mourns renowned Prof. Elaigwu
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the renowned Professor of Political Science and President of the Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR), Prof. Jonah Isawa Elaigwu, who passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday, July 22. The President also commiserated with the governments […]
