June 12: Tinubu a symbol of democracy – Oduduwa Group
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Oduduwa Frontiers has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a symbol of democratic renewal and progress, crediting his government with key achievements in economic reforms, infrastructure development, and national security. The group made this known in a statement marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day on June 12, a date that celebrates […]
Tinubu celebrates journalism icon, Sam Amuka at 90, confers national honours on him
IN a historic gesture commemorating the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours of Commander of Order of the Niger, CON, on the Publisher and Chairman of Vanguard Newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, who turns 90 today.
Tribute to Uncle Sam @ 90
By Prof. Ladipo Adamolekun Uncle Sam was approaching 85 when he wrote the above letter that demonstrates his consciousness about ageing. His “Time, man, Time” as a comment on his “getting back pain these days” echoes a Yoruba saying: “Orisirisi l’aisan agba” (the elderly are faced with a variety of diseases). I can confirm that Uncle Sam […]
Diversify economy, shift from oil to other sectors – Adetutu Audu
Dr. Mayowa Olusoji, a renowned author,professional speaker and financial exponentialist has called on the government to diversify the economy by shifting from oil to other sectors because Nigeria’s economy heavily dependent on oil, leave it vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices and create limited opportunities outside the oil sector. Olusoji in an interview believed […]
Uncle Sam and the Virtue of Disobedience
By Lanre Idowu Samson Oruru Amuka, CON, everyone’s uncle, is 90 today, at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre — a departure from his past tendencies to avoid birthday celebrations. For a people whose average life expectancy stands at 62, it is a piece of delightful news that Uncle Sam is officially a nonagenarian, and this time he […]
CAF elects Zambia as chairman, Nigeria as vice chair at UN tourism meeting
The United Nations Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) has elected Zambia’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hon. Roni Sokumbi, as its new Chairman during the 68th CAF meeting held in Abuja.
