By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Tunji-Ishola has attributed the underdevelopment of Ogun state to hostile succession of power by politicians. Ishola was appointed as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021. The former High Commissioner spoke […]

The House of Representatives has given a tap at the back to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Chris Musa, for being proactive in the fight against banditry and insurgency across the country. The Green Chamber also lauded the Commandant of Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Major General John Ochayi for being professional and transparent […]

By Emmanuel Elebeke, Abuja As part of its efforts to curb carbon emission into the atmosphere, the Federal Government says it is prepared to plant two billion trees across the country. This is even as India has offered $1 billion support to deal with the scourge. The Minister of Environment, Abbas Balarabe made this known […]

By Femi Falana Electoral law and technology The over bearing influence of the judiciary in the resolution of electoral disputes has continued to expose the judiciary to ridicule and question the legitimacy of the democratic process. A situation whereby candidates are no longer elected by the electorate but by courts and tribunals on technical grounds […]

Amidst pomp and pageantry, at  Ebonylife Place in Lagos, Wednesday, the First Features project, a collaboration between Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions,   “Love and Life”  was unveiled to a select audience at an Exclusive premiere.

By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The Country Director of CBM Global Disability Inclusion, Ms. Ekaete Umoh has emphasized the need for Nigeria to take cognisance of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for people with disabilities in the country. Ms. Ekaete spoke at the CBM Global’s Disability Inclusion Mindset Series 2 in commemoration of the International […]

“The lesson we can learn is to emulate his wonderful character while he lived. He was a fine and extraordinary man”

A pro-democracy group, Defenders of Democracy, DoD, has showered praises on President Bola Tinubu for his development interventions in Benue State.  In a statement signed by its President, Amos Uchiv, DoD berated the state Governor, Hyacinth Alia for taking personal credit and refusing to acknowledge the efforts of President Tinubu.  The group also commended Secretary […]

Martins Anayo After initial hesitations to appear before the Senate Committee on Appropriation which drew the rage of members, Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of NNPCL, last Wednesday finally showed up before the August body, but got even more controversial as he made claims that have since continued to unsettle the downstream sector of the […]

Members of the Guild of Muslim Professionals, GMP recently visited the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Baytuzeenah, Hajia Saidat Otiti, ahead of the 2023 GMP conference and 10th anniversary celebration of the organisation holding between December 23 and 24, 2023 in Lagos.