Tinubu mourns emeritus Prof Banjo
President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the family of the late Emeritus Professor Ayodeji Banjo, who passed away at the age of 90. The late Professor was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan from 1984 to 1991, and also former Chairman of the Board of the National Universities Commission and former Pro-Chancellor of […]
Africa Will Never Fail!
Acceptance Speech Upon Receiving the D.Phil., University of Pretoria By Toyin Falola The University of Pretoria, I am grateful. It is on your behalf—graduates, the youths that will transform us—that I receive this degree. Let me assure you that Africa will never fail! Africa’s history is bound in excellence, and the future promises more abundance. […]
U.S. unveils 56 young Nigerians for 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has unveiled 56 distinguished young Nigerians selected for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Mandela Washington Fellowship is a programme of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by global education and development group, IREX. […]
First Bank appoints Olufowose as Chairman, Hassan-Odukale exits
FBN Holdings Plc, has announced the exit of Mr Tunde Hassan-Odukale as Chairman of its subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., following the completion of his tenure. Consequently, the Board of First Bank appointed Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, a Non-Executive Director, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank. Mr Adewale Arogundade, […]
Love, dialogue essential for conflict resolution, peaceful coexistence – Emir
His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammadu Haruna, the Emir of Wase, has said that love and dialogue are essential tools for conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence among people of the same or diverse faiths. Haruna, who is the Chairman of Jama’tul Nasri Islam (JNI) in Plateau, stated this on Tuesday in Jos at the Interfaith Dialogue […]
17 people in police net for allegedly operating illegal Bureau de Change
The police have arrested 17 suspected forex hawkers for illegal operation of Bureau de Change in Wapa area of Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Wednesday. “The operation which was led by the Police Command was carried […]
Erin-Ile Prince urges Kwara Governor not to name new monarch yet, says process unfair
A Prince of Erin-Ile, Kwara State, has called on Governor Abdurahmon Abdulrasak, to halt the ongoing process for the selection of a new Elerin of Erin Ile because the majority of the indigenes are not happy with the process. Speaking to journalists at the weekend, Prince Joel Omokanye, a descendant of the contestants of the […]
T Y Danjuma wants Nigerians to use culture to strengthen national cohesion
Former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has identified culture and tradition as veritable tools for strengthening unity, national cohesion and integration amongst Nigerians. He stated this in a message to the 2024 Zuru Emirate Uhola Cultural Festival and Agricultural Show held in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State on Saturday. Danjuma, who was represented […]
FG restates commitment to building public trust in governance
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to build trust between government and its citizens. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made this known when the Special Assistants (SAs) to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement paid him a visit on Monday in Abuja. According to the minister, the synergy between the […]
New York Court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction
A court in New York has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, saying the film mogul did not receive a fair trial. In a 4 -3 decision on Thursday, the New York Court of Appeals upheld the 72-year-old’s appeal, concluding that the trial “erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other […]
