Blinken visits NIMR, lauds research on public health threats
The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has commended the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) for their innovative and proactive research. He made this known when he visited the NIMR on Wednesday in Lagos. The visit was intended to discuss the history and evolution of NIMR from the early days of the HIV pandemic […]
US still interested in doing business in Nigeria, says Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has reiterated the American’s commitment to investing in Nigeria’s economy. He disclosed this at a news briefing after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday in Abuja. Bliken, who is on an African nations tour, said that American entrepreneurs and companies are eager to partner […]
Aiyedatiwa dissolves cabinet
Ondo State Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has on Wednesday, January 24, dissolved the state’s Executive Council. His media aide, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, stated in Akure that by the dissolution, all cabinet members were to immediately hand over to permanent secretaries or to the most senior administrative officer in their ministries. He added that other political appointees […]
Two sexagenarians docked for alleged N1.7m car fraud
Two sexagenarians were on Wednesday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan for alleged N1.7million car fraud. The police charged Joshua Ojo, 66 and Joseph Fatubarin, 64, with conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence and theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Phillip Amusan, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on June […]
Tanker, loaded with petrol, falls in Ile-Ife, spews fuel
A tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, fell on Monday along Fajuyi Road, close to Ilesa motor park in Ile-Ife, Oyo State. The petrol tanker, said to belong to BOVAS filling station, was going to Moore Area to offload its content when it suddenly fell. When a News Agency of […]
Ex-minister, one other in EFCC net over alleged N3.6bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Ugwuh, over an alleged conspiracy and fraud to the tune of N3.6 billion. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that Ugwuh was arrested alongside Chief Geoffrey Ekenma on Jan. […]
The University of Lagos 54th Convocation Address
BY Toyin Falola To have the opportunity to address the University of Lagos on January 10, 2024, is a revered honour. However, what is more important is the necessity of the topic and the influence of the same on the epistemological and structural makeup of African society. Education and knowledge are the fundamental pillars of […]
Culture minister congratulates new heads of agencies, urges them to deliver on mandate
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, has congratulated the newly appointed heads of agencies under the ministry and urged them to deliver diligently on their mandate to make the sector vibrant. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister ‘s message was conveyed in a statement by her Special Assistant […]
AFCON 2023: Yemi Alade to thrill fans at opening ceremony
Nigerian Afro beats sensation Yemi Alade is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday in Abidjan. The singer confirmed this in a post on her official X handle (former Twitter). She said the opportunity was a dream come true for her. “Since 2016, I have […]
Tinubu appoints board members for gas infrastructure Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the board members of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF). Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said that the MDGIF would be domiciled in the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory […]
