Jersey returns over $9.5m looted funds to Nigeria for infrastructure projects
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Bailiwick of Jersey has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government of Nigeria to return more than $9.5 million in funds identified as proceeds of corruption, to support critical infrastructure projects in the country. In a statement by the British High Commission on Friday, the funds were confirmed […]
Southern Kaduna Group commends security gains, urges balanced discourse
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A civil advocacy group, the Southern Kaduna Patriots for Good Governance, has commended what it described as improving security conditions in Kaduna State, while urging more balanced and constructive engagement on lingering security challenges. In a statement issued in Kaduna, the group’s Convener, Mr. Edward John Auta, said the combined efforts of […]
Okoya at 86: Over 1,000 residents benefit as he holds medical outreach
When Nigeria’s octogenarian industrialist, Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya, chose compassion over celebration to mark his 86th birthday, it was a moment that blended gratitude, grace and generosity: reinforcing a pattern many have come to identify with the billionaire industrialist. On Monday, January 5, 2025, the Chairman of Eleganza Industrial City Limited turned what could have been a […]
Book review: Jaboros book mirrors Fela’s Ikoyi Prison Narratives and the Soundtrack of Resistance
Majemite Jaboro’s “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives” unlocks those doors, blending intimate conversations with Fela Kuti, history, music, and raw resistance.
Toyota, Coscharis, Weststar shine at NAJA auto awards
Toyota had a standout performance, taking home three major awards at the ceremony: Minibus of the Year, Pick-Up of the Year and Workshop of the Year
43 bags First Class as Osun faith-based varsity graduates 508 students
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Forty-three students of Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, have graduated with First Class Degree Honours as the institution graduated 508 in various degrees at its 15th convocation ceremony. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Ramota Karim, disclosed this while addressing newsmen ahead of the ceremony slater for January 16, 2026. […]
