Goodnight, Doyin Abiola, media trailblazer, soldier of democracy, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the memory of the late Dr Doyin Abiola, the forst woman to edit a national newspaper in the country and first editor in chief and managing director of the defunct Concord Press. Dr. Abiola, wife of the late business mogul and publisher died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 […]
FG to launch ‘state-by-state’ home ownership initiative to meet housing needs
The Federal Government is to launch a state-by-state home ownership and housing development campaign as part of the Renewed Hope Housing initiative. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made this known at the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja, He said the campaign aims to address housing needs across Nigeria, […]
Kogi promises justice for murdered journalist
The Kogi Government State government is resolute in its quest for justice for the slain photojournalist, Mr Ayo Aiyepeku. This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo in Lokoja. He said Gov. Ahmed Ododo has directed security agencies to conduct thorough investigation to unravel the incident surrounding Ayo’s […]
Africa: The Future of Policies and Knowledge
By Toyin Falola Africa has the largest youth population, with a large percent under 25. According to the United Nations, Africa’s population is expected to increase from 1.3 billion to 2.5 billion by 2050. This indirectly means that the world population is liable to increase by around 1.2 billion by the mid-21st century. The […]
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Metaverse: We must protect children from tobacco industry manipulation, ATCA warns
The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) has expressed concern over recent revelations about tobacco industry’s activities in virtual environments. In a statement by Mrs. Kouami Kossiwa, Interim Executive Secretary of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA), she made reference to a recent report highlighted by The Guardian on 22 July 2025 on the use of […]
Tinubu meets chairmen of GENCOS, pledges to resolve debt claims
President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts owed to them. During a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the […]
PDP will not lose sleep over coalition, Damagum declares
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will not lose sleep over the recent coalition that adopted the African Democratic Party (SDP) as platform to contest the 2027 general election. The party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum stated this at the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja. He said that […]
APC national chairman: Alia congratulates Yilwatda as Obasa seeks party’s unity
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Makurdi. Also, the Speaker of the […]
AGF denies FG’s involvement in First Holdco share acquisition
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi has denied the federal government’s involvement in the share transactions of the First Bank Holdings (First Holdco). Responding to a report by the ThisDay Newspaper of July 17, 2025, and Arise TV suggesting that 25% of First Bank Holdings (First Holdco) shares […]
