By Elizabeth Osayande Renowned public commentator and advocate for good governance, Professor Farooq Kperogi, has stressed the need for a strong and credible opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, noting that opposition remains fundamental to the survival and growth of democracy. Professor Kperogi made this assertion while delivering a high-level seminar organised […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment, […]

…Denies Dodging Probe Former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has described as “deeply shocking” the decision of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts to issue a warrant for his arrest over its ongoing investigation into the company’s financial records. In a letter addressed to the […]

By Elizabeth Osayande  Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students.  The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The quest to position Lagos and Nigeria as major players in the global tourism industry received a significant boost on Thursday as the Eko Tourism Foundation,ETF, secured admission into the United Nations Tourism Organization,UN Tourism, as an Affiliate Member. The landmark recognition, granted during the 126th Session of the Executive Council […]