Tinubu salutes Osinubi ex-Punch MD at 70
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Sir Ademola Osinubi, former Managing Director of Punch Nigeria Limited on his 70th birthday. The president noted Osinubi’s importance “for the years you have lived and your invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s media industry.” The message personally signed by the president reads: “I warmly congratulate you on […]
Comrade Hassan Sunmonu: A Voice of Reason on Democracy and Development
By Toyin Falola On Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, Yaba College of Technology will host a major event to honor Comrade Hassan Sunmonu. It is not just a case of honoring a great alumnus but of honoring a preeminent labor leader who contributed significantly to the making of modern Nigeria. A truly iconic figure, his name […]
President Tinubu’s Contentious Clemency: Ken Saro Wiwa and the Quest for Justice and Closure
Our attention has been drawn to the context and content of the recently approved pardons by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, extended to a mixture of convicted murderers, kidnappers, drug dealers, coup plotters, armed robbers and illegal miners totaling 175. While we hold no hard opinions about those pardoned by the President, we are, however, concerned […]
World Food Day 2025: Strengthen Regulation of Pre-Processed Foods, CAPPA Urges Governments
As the world marks World Food Day 2025 today, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged governments at all levels to implement comprehensive food policies that protect Nigerians from the growing threat of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and unhealthy beverages. In a statement marking the day, the organisation warned that more Nigerians, particularly children, adolescents and […]
Tinubu condoles with Kenya over death of Odinga
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Kenya over the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. He extolled Mr Odinga as a towering figure in African politics, whose lifelong commitment to democracy, justice, and national unity left an indelible mark on Kenya and across […]
The October Triad: Democracy, Ideology, and Ancestorology
By Toyin Falola The intellectual labor of a single voice is to capture historical moments that illuminate the fractures of Africa and sketch connecting bridges across its scattered futures. My October lectures center on three central topics: democracy, ideology, and ancestor hood as a cluster of new imaginations on African futures. These topics represent pillars […]
Nigeria may partner with China to revive Ajaokuta coy, minister declares
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiabu Abubakar has said the ministry is exploring partnership with the Republic of China for the revitalisation of both Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO). He disclosed this at the opening of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week, themed `Nigeria Mining: From […]
Sule asks media professionals to focus on developmental journalism
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged media professionals to promote developmental journalism for the progress of the state. The governor, represented by Mr Peter Ahemba, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, made the call during a congratulatory visit to new leadership of the Nasarawa State Correspondents’ Chapel on Monday in Lafia. He […]
18,273 foreign tourists visited Lagos in 2024
The Lagos State Government has said a total of 18,273 international tourists visited the state in 2024. This was made known on Tuesday in Ikeja, during the Public Policy Engagement Session with Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Entertainment and Tourism. The event was organised by the Policy Analysis Monitoring and Evaluation Department, OSSG-Cabinet Office. The […]
APC adopts consensus in Ekiti guber primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its decision to adopt the consensus mode for the conduct of its forthcoming Ekiti State Governorship Primary Election. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the change from the direct to consensus primary was necessitated […]
