Nollywood actress survives motorbike accident during movie set
Nollywood actress, Omeche Oko, has been hospitalised after surviving a motorcycle accident on a movie set with his colleague, Michael, a few days before her birthday. The renowned actress took to her social media platforms in a video clip to express gratitude to God, who made it possible for her to narrowly escape death. […]
Türkiye partners NiDCOM to strengthen migration relations
The Presidency of Migration Management of Türkiye has sought collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to facilitate the voluntary return and reintegration of undocumented Nigerians. The commitment was made during a visit by a 14-member Turkish delegation led by Hünkar İbin, Head of the Department of Removal Affairs, to the Chairman/CEO of […]
Africa must build resilience against AI-driven cyber threats, ECA declares
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on African countries to strengthen cyber security systems and build resilience against emerging threats associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. The ECA Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme Support, Mama Keita, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Keita said the […]
Brain drain requires balanced brain gain solution, says Sambo
The President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Prof. Abubakar Sambo, said brain drain remains a highly challenging issue that requires balanced national solutions through exploring brain gain. He stated this during a webinar organised on Wednesday by the academy to address talent flight, intellectual burnout, and national capacity retention. The virtual event was […]
State police bill: IPAC, ex-lawmaker hail Senate, urge speedy implementation
Stakeholders in Lagos have hailed Senate’s passage of the State Police Bill, describing it as a decisive step toward fixing Nigeria’s security challenges. The Senate on Wednesday passed the Constitution Alteration Bill to decentralise policing by empowering states to establish their own police services alongside the Nigeria Police Force. The bill, titled “A Bill […]
A Review of African Identities: Absence, Loss, and the Quest for Self-Definition
By Oluwafunminiyi Wasiu Raheem In the past week, waves of immigration protests have been encountered in some parts of the world. Nowhere has this been very conspicuous other than in South Africa. Many recall how the country fell under apartheid for more than four decades, pushing the black majority population to the […]
Customs succession gaps worry MAAN
The Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has raised concerns over succession gaps in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The association warned that weak leadership transition planning could threaten institutional stability and service delivery. MAAN President, Chief Jean Anishere (SAN), spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday while […]
Health concerns mount over use of chemicals to ripen fruits
Some consumers in Lagos have expressed fears over the use of chemicals to ripen fruits, saying it has prompted them to buy unripe produce and allow it to ripen naturally at home. The consumers, alongside traders and a medical expert, expressed concern over the practice, warning that it could pose risks to public health […]
Carpenter jailed eight months for stealing air conditioner
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday, sentenced a carpenter, Boluwatife Adewumi, 20, to eight months imprisonment for stealing an air conditioner worth N350,000. Adewumi, who was arraigned on Sept. 9, on a four-count charge of conspiracy, theft, unlawful entering and malicious damage, had pleaded not guilty to the offences. Though granted bail, Adewumi […]
Nigerian youths are tech-savvy, ready for global economy, Tinubu assures Mastercard chief executive
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said Nigeria’s teeming youth population remains the nation’s greatest asset, assuring foreign investors that the ready-to-learn and tech-savvy workforce can easily integrate into the global market. President Tinubu, who received a delegation from Mastercard led by the Global Chief Executive Officer, Michael Miebach, at the State […]
