Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, 1956-2023, By Chidi Odinkalu
In 2008, shortly after his inauguration as the president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Governor of Ondo State, who has died at 67 of cancer-related causes, had before his desk the request by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) to provide comments on behalf […]
COVID-19 virus still global threat — WHO
THE COVID-19 pandemic may be over but the virus remains a global health threat, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has declared.
Osborn Nweze Umahi: A silent achiever
Among Nigeria’s silent young achievers, Osborn Nweze Umahi, son of Minister of Works David Umahi, can hardly escape public attention.
My MBE celebrates African creatives – Olagoke
Nigerian-British artist, Lanre Olagoke, who is among the awardees of U.K honnours recently announced by the British Government, has dedicated his MBE award to the resilience of African creative professionals in Africa and diaspora, especially Nigeria.
Women Arise for Democracy stands by Edu
Nigeria Women Arise for Democracy, a pro-democracy women group, dedicated to promoting democracy, justice and equality, has rejected the recent calls for the removal of Dr. Betta Edu from her position as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The organisation urges President Bola Tinubu to dismiss these unfounded allegations and disregard the orchestrated […]
How will Re-run and Bye-Elections Pan Out?
By Nick Dazang In three weeks time, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct thirty five court-ordered elections arising from the conduct of the 2023 General Elections and a number of bye-elections arising from resignations or deaths of members of the National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly. Notably, elections will be conducted to replace former […]
Installation of diaspora obas fraudulent, against tradition — Yoruba monarchs
The Yoruba Obas Forum, yesterday, condemned in strong terms, the installation of Yoruba Obas in the diaspora, saying such practice was fraudulent and alien to Yoruba culture and tradition.
Installation of diaspora obas fraudulent, against tradition —Yoruba monarchs
The Yoruba Obas Forum, yesterday, condemned in strong terms, the installation of Yoruba Obas in the diaspora, saying such practice was fraudulent and alien to Yoruba culture and tradition.
Edo hospitality re-defined with 50-bed hotel, Maia hotel, suits
The hospitality landscape of Benin- City, the Edo state capital has been boasted with the commissioning of a 50-bed hotel, Maia Hotel and Suits, by the state governor, Godwin Obaseki.
FG taking drastic measures to end drug crisis — Dr Tunji Alausa
As the prices of drugs soar in Nigeria, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa on Thursday in Lagos said the federal government is working on drastic measures to end the long sufferings of Nigerians in the hands of multinational pharmaceutical companies.
NCAC, Turkey parley on cultural development programmes
Plans have reached advanced stage for the National Council for Arts and Culture and the Republic of Turkey to roll out several cultural Programmes geared towards the socio-cultural and economic development of both countries.
