Tinubu congratulates Olulade at 55
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Segun Olulade, the Executive Director of Customer Centricity and Marketing at Galaxy Backbone Limited, on his 55th birthday on July 20, 2026. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, said, “Segun ‘Eleniyan’ Olulade is a Lagos State grassroots politician, two-term member of the State House […]
LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 6: SECOND WIFE: DOUBLE WAHALA
By Toyin Falola When the Road Forgets My Name My life has come to a crossing, and every path has eaten its words. The footprints behind me refuse that they once belonged to my feet. I question the morning, Ṣé èmi náà ni mo ṣì wà? Must I still carry the name by which I […]
Rotary bestows CAPPA’s executive director with service to humanity award
The Rotary Club of Abuja Metro has honoured the Executive Director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Mr. Akinbode Oluwafemi, with the Outstanding Service to Humanity Award. The award was in recognition of his exceptional contributions to public interest advocacy and community development. The award, which was presented during the Club’s […]
UNILAG advocates AI to bridge educational inequality
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has said it is advancing equitable, future-ready education through responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. The university disclosed this on Friday in a statement on its website following the Faculty of Education Annual Lecture held at the institution. The lecture, titled “Bridging Educational Inequalities Through […]
Shun politics of domination, embrace service, accountability, Emir Sanusi tells politicians
The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerian politicians to shift from politics of domination to politics of service, accountability and competence. This, he said, would significantly aid in building a great, prosperous and brighter nation. He made the call at a National Dialogue in Kano organised by PowerShift Africa with […]
Company drivers arraigned over alleged diesel, petrol theft
Three company drivers: Muideen Oladokun, 41, Najeem Adedeji, 35, and Kehinde Tijani, 65, were on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan over an alleged diesel and petrol theft. The three working with Krishat Pharma company, Oluyole, Ibadan, were charged with conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, ASP […]
Disengaged soldier docked for allegedly stealing motorcycle
A disengaged soldier, Tajudeen Umaru, on Friday appeared before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Bajaj motorcycle valued at N1.3 million. Umaru, whose residential address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and impersonation. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, ASP Simon […]
Tinubu signs virtual assets’ Executive Order
Establishes council to harmonise regulation of digital economy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination. The Executive Order 2026, is to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets, strengthen cooperation among the nation’s financial, revenue and capital markets agencies, protect citizens from fraud, and safeguard the integrity […]
Tinubu congratulates Nnaji at 70
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Bart Nnaji, former Minister of Power, on his 70th birthday, celebrated on July 13. Professor Nnaji, an engineer and Chairman of Geometric Power, served as Minister of Power from 2011 to 2012. He also chairs the Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science and is the […]
2027: Borno youths mobilise for Tinubu, Shettima’s re-election
Some indigenous groups of young people in Borno State have mobilised thousands to canvass grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 presidential election. Addressing the gathering in Maiduguri, the guest speaker, Prof. Shehu Liberty of the University of Maiduguri, said that the gathering reflected the […]
