June 12: Activists call for national honours for Walter Carrington, other pro-democracy icons
A coalition of democracy advocates under the banner of Quintessential Professionals has called on President Bola Tinubu to posthumously honour former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, for his significant role in the June 12 democracy struggle.
Five things to look out for as Club World Cup kicks off
Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA’s new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.
Just in: Otto-Awori LCDA boss Ashafa is dead
Ashafa, a prince of the Ijanikin kingdom, died yesterday (Friday) after an undisclosed illness that lasted a few months.
NAHCON begins inbound transportation, returns 1,310 pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has begun the inbound transportation of Nigerian pilgrims, with 1,310 of them already returned back home from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Police apprehend kidnap, murder suspect in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested a male suspected to be involved in the kidnap and murder of Mr George Onwurah in Ndiukwuenu, Orumba-North Local Government Area of the state.
Nigerians can now earn Dollars despite job losses caused by AI
As a Nigerian living in Nigeria and those in diaspora there is one thing, we all worry about, we find ourselves in some kind of panic mode all due to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI).
The Mentors Who Make Scholars
By Olasunkanmi Arowolo In every academic journey, there are those whose influence lingers long after the graduation robes have been folded away and certificates framed. These individuals are not merely teachers; they are mentors — builders of men and women, shapers of destinies, and custodians of generational wisdom. I am fortunate to have been guided […]
Pipeline Surveillance: PINL Announces scholarships, other CSR packages for host communities
…As FG Vows Not to Spare Economic Saboteurs As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives for its host communities, the management of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, has approved a total of 646 scholarships and other packages for the 215 communities along the Trans Niger Pipeline TNP. The announcement was made by PINL’s Community […]
Strike looms at National Hospital in Abuja as NMA issues ultimatum
The resolution to embark on strike was reached at the association’s Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) held on June 11 at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja.
A legacy of simplicity and grace: Prof. Adamolekun honours Uncle Sam at 90
Uncle Sam was approaching 85 when he wrote the above letter that demonstrates his consciousness about ageing. …
Kalu charts path to end Nigeria’s $1.1 billion medical tourism drain
…. Urges strategic health sector reforms By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called for urgent, strategic reforms and investment in Nigeria’s health sector, declaring that the country can no longer afford to hemorrhage over $1.1 billion annually to outbound medical tourism. Speaking during a high-level […]
