Peter Mbah emerges new PGF Chairman
By Dapo Akinrefon Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reportedly emerged as the new Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), succeeding Hope Uzodimma. Sources disclosed that the decision was reached during an extraordinary meeting of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held on Thursday night in Abuja. The […]
OAU alumni celebrate Dele Momodu, reinforce education’s role in cultural leadership
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Economics Class of 2005 has honoured renowned journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, with a special award, drawing attention to the enduring role of education in shaping leaders who bridge knowledge and culture.
WHO says hantavirus risk low after flight attendant tests negative
The World Health Organization insisted Friday that there is a minimal risk from the hantavirus to the general public, as countries prepared to repatriate passengers stuck on a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak. Three passengers from the MV Hondius — a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman — have died while […]
Nigerians, South Africans trade words over Ayra Starr, Tyla debate
Supporters of Tyla argued that the South African star has a stronger global status, while critics dismissed comparisons between the two stars as unnecessary.
Taraba Central: I did not buy nomination forms to step down for anyone — Bodejo
By Femi Bolaji Jalingo — The National President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-Cultural Association and a frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Taraba Central Senatorial seat, Bello Bodejo, has declared that he did not purchase his party’s expression of interest and nomination forms to step down for any other aspirant. Bodejo […]
3 English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
English clubs have made history by reaching the finals of all three major European competitions in the same season for the first time ever.
NMA president advocates strategy to check brain drain, promises better deals for doctors
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE newly elected National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Professor Afekhide Omoti has advocated for improved working conditions, conducive environment, security among others to check brain drain in the medical field. Omoti stated this when he was received at the Benin Airport by the members and leadership […]
FG frowns at use of wrong appellation for Tinubu
“For the record, the correct and official appellation is ‘His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria’,” Akume stated.
LASEPA sensitises, trains industrial sector on pollution-free environment
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has organised a training workshop aimed at enhancing sustainable practices in the operation and maintenance of pollution abatement plants across Lagos. Speaking at the event, held at Alausa, lkeja, Lagos the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi Akodu, described the training […]
S’Africa court overturns vote quashing impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa
South Africa’s Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.
UNPAF appoints Nwaukor as special envoy on security, defence
The United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation (UNPAF) has appointed Ambassador Jude Onochie Nwaukor as its Special Envoy Director, Security, Defence and Intelligence. UNPAF, in a letter by its Chairman, Prof. Kingsley Chimdi Ossai, said the appointment is in recognition of Nwaukor’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to peace building. The letter reads: “It is with […]
