What has made the situation even more tense is the fact that the spokesman for President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mr. Vincent Magwenya, issued a statement on July 15, accusing Nigeria and Ghana of “spreading fake news” and orchestrating an attempt to “misrepresent South Africa” and drag her before international institutions for formal sanctions.

The MTN Foundation, in partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub, have concluded a landmark training session with educators across Nigeria. This is part of their ongoing Teachers Programme, a 12-week digital skills training initiative established in collaboration with Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL). The programme is designed to equip classroom teachers with artificial […]

Some careers are defined by positions held. Others are defined by problems solved. David Opeyemi Oke belongs firmly to the latter. As he marks his 40th birthday today, Oke stands out as one of a growing generation of African leaders working at the intersection of international trade, institutional development, youth leadership, and economic transformation. He […]

By TANIMU YAKUBU I. The constitutional error Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno has argued that the Executive’s failure to spend the budget as appropriated amounts to a breach of law sufficiently grave to justify impeachment. The concern is understandable. Citizens expect budgets to produce roads, hospitals, schools, security and other public services. Whenever appropriated funds appear […]

“This machine gives surgeons, whether they qualified last year or 30 years ago, a place to practise delicate movements over and over”

By Peter Oyedele, Abuja The Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Dr. Patrick Ebojele, has described Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent engagement with Edo professionals and investors in the United Kingdom as a significant step towards boosting international confidence in the state’s development agenda and attracting fresh investment. Speaking on the outcome of the […]

In this body of work, Omolade photographs the ever busy Ibadan suburb at eventide, using light trails as patterns to depict vehicular movements, commuters’ dispositions, and intersections. The resulting portrait unveils a city that is steadily on the move and never static.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has expressed sadness over the death of veteran journalist and Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alabi, on Saturday, August 1, at the age of 76.Adams, in a statement on Monday, extended condolences to the family of the late Alabi, describing him as a distinguished journalist […]

‎By Matthew Johnson‎The Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has urged Nigerian students to learn the Chinese language and engage with Chinese culture, describing it as essential for competing on the global stage.‎Yuqing spoke at the opening ceremony of the HuaXing Chinese Language Class, themed ‘We’re Learning Chinese Now,’ held for students of […]

A coalition of former elected councillors has unveiled what it described as one of the largest grassroots political mobilisation structures in Nigeria, pledging to spearhead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election drive ahead of the 2027 general election.

…Anyebe: We’ll ensure opportunities reach deserving Kogi youths LOKOJA — The Kogi State Government has stepped up its youth empowerment drive with the constitution of three committees to coordinate activities for the forthcoming International Youth Day celebration and Kogi Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. The committees — Screening, Venue and Protocol, and Media — were inaugurated by […]

By Juliet Ambali  The family is the easiest and most accessible space that any individual can begin to contribute immensely to the society, the nation and the entire globe at large. Every component of the nation you intend to build can be found within your family circle. Look at the bigger picture of the nation […]

The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has described urologists as mediators in a tribute to Prof. Olayiwola Shittu as he turned 70 Wednesday 5 August and retires from the university. Shittu is a renowned consultant Urologist and Professor of Surgery at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. He is 70 today […]

The Christian Blind Mission (CBM) has launched a 36-month project to advance disability rights and inclusive development in Plateau, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

By Umeh Juliet The Founder of the Women In Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN), Abosede George-Ogan, has launched The Arena Masterclass, a free online course designed to equip Nigerian women with the practical knowledge required to participate in politics and public service, describing it as the playbook Nigerian women were never handed. The 14-class programme, which […]