Binatone celebrates anniversary with special 10% discount nationwide
Global Appliances Nigeria Limited, the official distributor of Binatone products in Nigeria, has unveiled a special one-month anniversary promotion. The company’s Managing Director, Mr Prasun Banerjee, who disclosed this in a press release stated that Binatone is offering its customers nationwide a 10% discount on all the company’s products purchased between August 1 and August […]
‘We know the forest’ — Tinubu explains refusal to pay ransom over Oriire abduction
The President commended the armed forces for securing the release of the abducted victims and said the successful operation was achieved through the support of the traditional institution and improved security coordination.
Adeleke campaign faults Oyebamiji for ignoring peace accord to attend rally
The Imole Campaign Council has criticised the absence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, from Thursday’s peace accord meeting ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, describing it as a sign of “arrogance” and “disdain” for the people of the state. In a statement issued on Friday by its […]
Housing crisis: Declare emergency on building costs, not rent — Wamakko
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, REDAN, Dr Aliyu Wamakko, has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on soaring building costs rather than rising rents, saying spiralling construction costs, not landlords, are driving Nigeria’s housing crisis. With rents climbing beyond the reach […]
Dickson receives pillar of Nigeria democracy award, warns against shrinking democratic space
Abuja — Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), was yesterday conferred with the Pillar of Nigeria Democracy Award at the Diplomatic Digest 6th Anniversary Lecture, organised in collaboration with the Diplomatic Correspondence Chapel. The event, held in the presence of diplomats and other distinguished guests, was attended by representatives […]
Tinubu urges South-East students to embrace digital innovation
By Dennis Agbo President Bola Tinubu has urged students across the South-East to embrace digital innovation, entrepreneurship and responsible leadership as essential drivers of Nigeria’s future, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to placing young people at the centre of national development. The President, represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Students’ Engagement, Comrade Sunday Asefon Daya, […]
OGFZA says Free Zones key to Nigeria’s energy exports, industrial growth
The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has said Special Economic Zones are playing a strategic role in driving Nigeria’s blue economy by boosting industrialisation, maritime logistics, energy exports and sustainable economic growth.
Enugu Govt pledges support as CUMEF marks fifth anniversary
By Dennis Agbo The Enugu State Government has pledged to strengthen its partnership with the Chijioke Ugwueze Memorial Foundation (CUMEF) to expand humanitarian interventions, as the organisation marked its fifth anniversary with a renewed commitment to education, youth empowerment and community development. Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, who represented Governor Peter Mbah […]
Ibadan set for 5th Oluyole Amateur open in August
By Chioma Okoye The fifth edition of the Oluyole Amateur Open will hold from August 14 to 16 at the Ibadan Golf Club, with organisers expecting over 150 amateur golfers, corporate executives, investors and golf enthusiasts from across Nigeria. Speaking at a media briefing in Ibadan on Tuesday, the Tournament Convener, Folarin Laosun, described the […]
Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump: A prostrate world at their feet, by Owei Lakemfa
There are one hundred and thirty active wars lit around the world today and three outstanding men can be linked to many of them. But President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has emerged the best tactician and strategist of the threesome. Always playing the victim, he just pulled off a major tactical link between the two most […]
Tinubu’s reforms would have failed without Nigerians’ sacrifice – IMPI
…says citizens prevented economic collapse, kept reforms alive through hardship By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A policy think tank, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative,IMPI, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sweeping economic reforms would have collapsed without the resilience, sacrifice and patriotism of ordinary Nigerians who endured the painful consequences of the administration’s bold […]
Xenophobic attacks and ANC’s leadership failures
South Africa is once again disgracing itself. The latest wave of xenophobic attacks against African migrants, including Nigerians, Zimbabweans, Mozambicans and Somalis, has reopened wounds that should have healed after the shameful outbreaks of 2008, 2015 and 2019. Shops have been looted, businesses destroyed, homes abandoned and livelihoods shattered simply because fellow Africans crossed borders […]
Warri Monarch’s Coronation Anniversary Golf Tourney offers ₦1m prize
No fewer than 50 golfers will compete for a total prize of ₦1 million at a special golf tournament organised to commemorate the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III. The tournament, tagged “Five Glorious Years on the Throne,” will hold on August 8, 2026, at the CanaanLand Golf […]
Gwamna’s scholarship beneficiaries back 2027 governorship bid
Thirty-nine Gombe State youths sponsored by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, to study at Yamusa Science Academy, Birnin Kebbi, have declared their support for his 2027 governorship ambition. The beneficiaries, who are now undergraduates in various higher institutions, said they believe children, women and youths would benefit significantly if […]
NAUS says ‘no entertainment while Nigerians face xenophobic killings’
The National Association of University Students has urged promoters and organisers to suspend concerts involving South African artistes in Nigeria, declaring that entertainment should not take precedence while Nigerians continue to face xenophobic attacks and killings in South Africa.
What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB, by Azu Ishiekwene
If the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) was sick when Professor Ishaq Oloyede was appointed registrar 10 years ago, it might have been said that even great institutions have their difficult times. That’s not unusual. But JAMB wasn’t sick. It was dying and becoming so irrelevant that those it was supposed to serve were wishing […]
