LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 10: THE BURDEN NOBODY SEES
By Toyin Falola When Poverty Begins to Know Your Name Money no longer passes by my street. Maybe it heard that sorrow lives here. Maybe it saw my roof, my cracked shoes, the tired face behind the window, and decided that there was nothing left to harvest. Owó! You’ve become a stranger […]
Nigeria’s admission into World Energy Council excites Tinubu
Congratulates Isa, Wunti President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), describing it as a proud moment for the nation and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. According to him, Nigeria’s […]
Tinubu hails Makarfi at 70
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Ahmed Muhammed Makarfi, prominent politician and former governor of Kaduna State, on his 70th birthday on August 8, 2026. He described the former governor as a quintessential public servant and statesman whose life has been defined by integrity and exemplary leadership. President Tinubu called Senator Makarfi a perfect gentleman […]
Nigeria tobacco control community rejects amendment bill
Demands immediate recall The Nigerian tobacco-control community has rejected a bill seeking to amend the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015, describing it as a catastrophic reversal of public-health gains and a wicked attack on young people and future generations. In a joint statement on Thursday, the coalition declared that the bill must not […]
Tinubu condoles with former minister over husband’s death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, over the passing of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, 62, on Wednesday. The President condoled with the Adeosun family, friends and business associates over the loss, urging comfort in the legacies of steadfast faith, community service and charity that […]
Tinubu lauds economic team, NGX for economic stability, stock market rebound
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the economy by experts and favourable economic indicators signal a brighter future for all citizens. The President, who received the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the State House, said all the reforms satisfied global best practices and […]
Tinubu mourns death of Supreme Head of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the passing of His Most Eminence, Prophet (Dr.) Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo, the Supreme Head (Olori) of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O, and Supreme Head of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church. President Tinubu in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Media […]
Presidential media team inspects projects in Benue
*Residents hail Tinubu’s infrastructure drive The Presidential Media Team, in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on Thursday inspected key Federal and Benue State governments’ infrastructure projects across the state. During the inspection, residents lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for expanding connectivity through strategic road and bridge projects. The inspection covered the […]
20 Ilaje coastal communities hold protest against environmental, humanitarian crisis
The Coalition of Ilaje Ravaged Communities, with advocacy support from the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) will on Thursday, August 6, 2026, hold a peaceful protest to draw attention to the worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis threatening coastal communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The protest, tagged “Operation […]
Behind the Man: Toyin Falola and Family
By Majekodunmi Oseriemen Ebhohon The short film Behind the Man: Toyin Falola and Family offers a rare, heartwarming peek behind the academic curtain. While the world recognizes Professor Toyin Falola as a towering, highly prolific African historian, this fifteen-minute documentary shifts focus to ask what kind of environment makes a legendary life possible. In […]
