Tinubu-Ruto banter as food for thought, by Azu Ishiekwene

Tinubu-Ruto banter as food for thought, by Azu Ishiekwene

Listening to Kenyan President William Ruto diss Nigerians with a smile from faraway Italy, one would think he had taken a page from Amos Tutuola’s The Palm-Wine Drinkard. It was obvious that Ruto assumed Nigerians spoke that variety of unconventional English rendered by Tutuola in his story of magical realism from Yoruba mythology.  Yes, Tutuola’s English […]
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Adebiyi Alex-Adedipe picks nomination form, promises better representation

Adebiyi Alex-Adedipe picks nomination form, promises better representation

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Barr. Adebiyi Alex-Adedipe has picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms as he kicks off his bid to represent Akure North/South Federal Constituency. Speaking after obtaining the forms, Alex-Adedipe promised to deliver quality and effective representation, vowing to prioritize the needs and aspirations of his constituents if elected. […]

NANS Diaspora hails Enikanolaiye’s appointment as foreign affairs minister

NANS Diaspora hails Enikanolaiye’s appointment as foreign affairs minister

The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora has congratulated Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye on his appointment as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The group described the appointment as timely and deserving, expressing confidence in his ability to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and improve support for Nigerians abroad. In a statement signed by its leader, […]

Firm targets Africa’s growth with fresh corporate identity

Firm targets Africa’s growth with fresh corporate identity

Principal investment, financial advisory, private equity and asset management firm, Argentil Group, has expressed committed to shaping the future of enterprise, markets and sustainable value creation across Nigeria and beyond, even as it unveils a new corporate brand identity. Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Argentil Group, Mr Adekunle Adedeji, said the move signals clarity of […]

Nigeria strengthens global tech voice as Tijani emerges ITU Council chair

Nigeria strengthens global tech voice as Tijani emerges ITU Council chair

By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has been appointed Chair of the 2026 Council of the International Telecommunication Union, ITU, in a move that strengthens the country’s voice in global digital policy. According to a statement on Thursday, the Minister’s appointment was announced at the Council’s inaugural […]

2027: Bawa blames APC for hardship, insecurity, seeks Kaduna mandate

2027: Bawa blames APC for hardship, insecurity, seeks Kaduna mandate

A governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Shehu Usman Bawa (ABG), has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), blaming it for worsening economic hardship and insecurity in the country, while declaring his readiness to offer alternative leadership in the 2027 elections.

APC Group President endorses Kaduna aspirant

APC Group President endorses Kaduna aspirant

The National President of APC 19 Northern State Support Groups, Dr. Maina Gimba, has endorsed an aspirant contesting for the Tudun Wada Constituency seat in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, describing him as a credible and experienced leader.

Nigeria set for 80m clean cookstoves as Allgreen Energy, Greenplinth Africa sign $10bn deal

Nigeria set for 80m clean cookstoves as Allgreen Energy, Greenplinth Africa sign $10bn deal

…Rollout begins July By Nnamdi Ojiego Nigeria is on course for one of the largest clean energy transitions in household cooking, following the signing of a $10 billion investment agreement between Allgreen Energy NV and Greenplinth Africa to deliver 80 million clean cookstoves across the country. The agreement, announced on Tuesday in Lagos, sets the […]

Reps aspirant urges govt to train public servants to fix implementation gab

Reps aspirant urges govt to train public servants to fix implementation gab

By Uko Etim UYO— Worried about the failures in the implementation of government policies, a public health expert and House of Representatives hopeful for Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency, Dr Idongesit Nta Wilson, has urged the government to train public servants toward fixing such long-standing gap in governance. Speaking during an interview with our correspondent in […]

New Foreign Affairs leadership must deliver global value for Nigerians – ADSC boss, Oluwafemi

New Foreign Affairs leadership must deliver global value for Nigerians – ADSC boss, Oluwafemi

… hails emergence of Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs minister Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi,International Development Consultant Reputation Architecture Strategist President, Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC) has said New Foreign Affairs Leadership Must Deliver Respect, Access, and Global Value for Nigerians” Oluwafemi in a signed statement issued on Thursday evening stated that: “I extend my warm congratulations […]