Tinubu solicits UN support in fight against terrorism
President Bola Tinubu has solicited the support of the United Nations in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism in light of its rippling effect on global peace, displacements of people and rising poverty. He made the appeal at an audience with the Under-Secretary General of the United Nations Office on Counter-Terrorism, Mr Vladimir Voronkov, at […]
Lagbaja in Maiduguri, hails troops on operational successes
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has hailed troops of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai in the North East Theatre of Operations, for the operational successes so far achieved. Lagbaja gave the commendation on his arrival in Maiduguri, on Friday on an operational tour to assess the security situation and […]
Nollywood’s Ninalowo announces separation from wife
Nigerian actor and film producer, Bolanle Ninalowo, on Friday announced separation from his wife. The actor announced the separation on his Instagram page, @iamnino_b, with the caption “Finally, I accept the reality of the end to a road”. Ninalowo in a long post wrote; “A sad reality that gives room & hope for a […]
Family wants state burial for late national flag designer
The family of the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, on Friday in Ibadan urged the Federal Government to honour him with a state burial. Mr Akinremi Akinkunmi, the eldest son of the late Taiwo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that such honour would go a long way in […]
Tinubu mourns Pa Akinkunmi, national flag designer
President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his sympathy to the family of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, who designed the national flag in 1958, following his passing into glory at the age of 87. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja. Tinubu […]
Angolan President invites Tinubu to consultations of African leaders
Angolan President João Lourenço on Wednesday invited his counterpart, President Bola Tinubu, to the regular bilateral and multilateral consultations of African leaders aimed at tackling common challenges across the continent. This is stated in a message by Lourenço through his envoy, Téte António, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola, in Abuja. The message […]
Lagos pays N2.017bn to 644 retirees
Lagos State Government has paid N2.017 billion as retirement benefits to 644 of its retirees. Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, (LASPEC) Mr Babalola Obilana, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 101st batch Retirement Bond Certificate presentation for retirees in Lagos State. Obilana said Wednesday’s payment represented the retirees’ past service benefits prior to the […]
Subsidy removal: Bicycle dealers make brisk businesses in Bauchi
Some bicycle dealers in Bauchi are making brisk businesses due to increased patronage occasioned by the hikes in pump price and transport fares. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi metropolis showed that most of the workers, students and businessmen have resorted to cycling since the Federal Government ended fuel […]
ECOWAS Democracy: A Government of the Politicians, By the Politicians, For the Politicians
By Toyin Falola The mid-20th century brought with it the height of independence-related agitations and clamouring in many African countries. Rising nationalists who had gotten their education and the attendant exposure that came with it ultimately believed that African states were ready to govern themselves in the newly introduced democratic system. From that period […]
Escaped lion strolling streets of Karachi triggers panic
A lion ran loose in a major Pakistani city for the second time this year, officials said on Wednesday, shedding light on the craze for exotic pets. For hours on Tuesday, the 20-month-old male lion strolled the streets in a congested neighbourhood of Karachi, police official Sheraz Nazir said. Children screamed and adults fled […]
