Muslims worldwide celebrate end of fasting month of Ramadan
Overshadowed by the war in the Gaza Strip, the holy month of Ramadan ends for millions of Muslims worldwide on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia, which is home to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest sites in Islam, declared Wednesday the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast. Muslims in many other countries such […]
Socio-economic situation: Hope not lost in Nigeria, Lagos PDP governorship candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate for Lagos in 2023, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, has called on the citizens to keep hope alive and remain optimistic about the future of the country. He made the call in Lagos on Wednesday in his speech to mark the Eid el-Fitr. He observed that hope had not lost […]
NBA felicitates Muslim lawyers, seeks peaceful Nigeria
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to contribute their quota to national development by ensuring a peaceful nation as the world celebrates the Eid-ul-fitr. The NBA President, Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), said this in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Mr Habeeb Lawal, in Lagos. Maikyau urged Muslims to use […]
Sanwo-Olu presents Nubi branded car, says she’s shifted mountains
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday presented London-Lagos solo driver, Pelumi Nubi, with a branded car and named her a tourism ambassador of the state. Pelumi, a Nigeria-British citizen and travel content creator, did a solo drive from London to Lagos in 68 days. She departed London on Jan. 31 and arrived in […]
UNICAL removes HOD for alleged failure to present students for convocation
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has relieved Prof. Victor Ecoma of his appointment as the Head of Department of the university’s Fine and Applied Arts Department for alleged negligence and incompetence. This is contained in a statement by the university’s Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, on Monday. Obi said that Ecoma […]
Tiwa Savage’s debut film “Water and Garri” set for premiere
“Water and Garri,” a Nollywood film featuring Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage in her first acting role, is set for premiere on May 10, according its producers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Meji Alabi, director of the film made the announcement on his Instagram page. He wrote: “Always wanted to shoot a movie, […]
How Nigerian leaders can bail out organisations in crises, by TEXEM UK
The United Kingdom based leadership development organisation, TEXEM UK is to empower individuals and Nigerian organisations on the best way to thrive in volatile times. Towards this end, the organisation is bringing Prof. John Peters, Former Chairman, the Association of MBAs in the UK, to Lagos on April 24, as faculty in a programme tagged, […]
Tinubu congratulates Oduwole at 80
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Alliyu Oduwole, an Ijebu prince, on his 80th birthday. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the President described Oduwole as “an active citizen and believer in Nigeria’s potential for greatness”. “As Alhaji Oduwole […]
Wike appoints Tamuno Abuja Investment Company MD
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has appointed Amb. Maureen Tamuno as the new Managing Director of Abuja Investment Company Limited. Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said that the appointment was with immediate effect. He […]
Ministry reiterates commitment to reposition Nigerian youths
The Ministry of Youth Development has reiterated its commitment to reposition Nigerian youths to enable them to play significant roles in socio-economic development of the country. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Donuma Ahmed, said this when Mr Yunus Sonmez, the Director-General of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on […]
