Africa and the imperatives of leadership
By Toyin Falola Africa has had good leaders throughout its history who have been empire builders, thinkers, traders, kings, diplomats, and freedom fighters, who have established civilizations and made their impact on World history. Certainly, before the rise of the modern nation-state, Africans already had elaborated political, trading, and intellectual networks, extending from Timbuktu to […]
Govt orders immediate dissolution of panel on properties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy said, henceforth, all matters relating to the activities of the Committee will be coordinated by the Attorney General […]
Africans gather in Lagos to examine South Africa’s changing relationship with the continent
Leading journalists, academics, policymakers, and public intellectuals from across Africa are to meet in Lagos on Thursday, August 6, 2026, for a high-level Pan-African roundtable to examine the relationship between South Africa and the rest of the continent. The event is organised by the League of Nigerian Columnists (LNC) in collaboration with the […]
Oyo raises Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Oriire abduction
The Oyo State Government has raised a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers at Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the Judicial Commission of Inquiry would be inaugurated on Friday […]
40-year-old docked for alleged attempted rape
A 40-year-old man, Musibau Falowo, on Thursday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over an alleged attempted rape. He is standing trial on a one-count charge of attempted rape. The prosecutor, SP Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on July 5 at about 11:30 a.m. at […]
Expert says electricity subsidy benefits wealthier households than low-income
Mr Ewah Eleri, the Executive Director of International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED), says the current electricity subsidy regime benefits wealthier households than low-income communities. He said this during in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Abuja. He said Federal Government spent more than 10 billion dollars […]
Ebola outbreak has killed 1,521 in Congo
The Congolese Government on Thursday confirmed that 1,521 people have died from Ebola in the latest epidemic that hit the Democratic Republic of Congo. It also said that the number of laboratory-confirmed infections have risen to 3,442. According to official figures, the fatality rate currently stands at 44 per cent, meaning that almost half […]
NUC recognises Jigawa medical university as 70th state-owned institution
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has recognised the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Sciences, Taura as Nigeria’s 70th state-owned university, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen healthcare education. The recognition also represents the first instance of a state government acquiring an existing private university and converting it into a public institution […]
Mrs. Tinubu seeks Western education for Almajiri children
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater support to ensure that Almajiri and out-of-school children have access to formal education that combines Arabic instruction with Western education. She made the call on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the new Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Yousef bin Mohammed Albalawi, and the […]
FG destroys 2,809 illicit arms, vows tougher action against traffickers
The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,809 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weapons. It also reaffirmed its resolve to stem the proliferation of illegal weapons fueling insecurity across the country. The destruction, carried out by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in Abuja, brought […]
