Of mythography and mythognosis: A complementary perspective on Yoruba mythology, and the relevance today
By Prof. Ademola Omobewaji Dasylva This essay is, in part, a celebration of the newly inaugurated Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies at the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. It took place on Tuesday 14 July, 2026. It is also intended to complement the thematics of Mythology, and the salient points raised both […]
Lagos begins reconstruction of abandoned NYSC permanent secretariat
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday began the reconstruction of the abandoned National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent secretariat project in Yaba with a groundbreaking ceremony, ending more than four decades of uncertainty. Speaking at the ceremony in Lagos, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, described the project as […]
Navy lament delay in prosecuting crude oil theft suspects
The Nigerian Navy has expressed concern over the delay in the prosecution of crude oil theft suspects noting that it has placed a huge burden on its activities. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, disclosed this during the parade of 12 crew members arrested […]
Tinubu’s education reforms driven by data, says Alausa
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said the success of President Bola Tinubu’s education reforms depends on stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and states, anchored on data-driven decision-making. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of a five-day Executive Retreat for Commissioners of Education, organised by the Committee […]
Davido unveils ORIADÉ tracklist ahead of July 31 release
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has unveiled the official tracklist for his forthcoming sixth studio album, Oriadé, ahead of its July 31 release. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), ‘OBO’, as the singer is fondly called by his teeming fans and industry peers, shared the announcement in a […]
Lagos opens rehabilitated Olusosun facility road to boost waste evacuation
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated the rehabilitated Road E and new disposal platforms at the Olusosun Disposal Facility in Ojota to improve waste evacuation and strengthen waste management infrastructure across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project, executed through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), is aimed at […]
Oncologist seeks efforts to eliminate hepatitis
To stem cancer scourge, an Oncologist, Dr Patrick Omogbohun, has called for concerted efforts of stakeholders to raise awareness, expand equitable access to prevention, testing, treatment, and care of hepatitis. Omogbohun, the Medical Director, Mercy Way Medical Centre, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in commemoration of […]
We must win Osun governorship election, Yilwatda declares
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nantawe Yiltwada, has said winning the Aug. 15 Osun State governorship election is a must for the party. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the 291-member Osun Governorship Election National Campaign Council, headed by Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo. He said that the […]
Birthday: Tinubu congratulates Soludo
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, on his birthday on July 28. The President celebrated the exceptional economist, who, as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), led one of Nigeria’s most impactful reforms in the banking sector. Recognising the sterling professional achievements of Soludo, the […]
Public health advocates begin training
Public health advocates from across Africa have converged in Lagos for the third edition of the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM) Tobacco Industry Monitoring (TIM) training course, aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity to monitor, expose and counter tobacco industry interference in public health policy. The five-day event, being held […]
