Holding the Development Commissions accountable
The controversy surrounding the spending practices of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has once again highlighted the urgent need for strict oversight of Nigeria’s zonal Development Commissions. These agencies were created to serve as vehicles for accelerated regional development, not platforms for bureaucratic excess, questionable expenditures or administrative extravagance. The concerns raised over the […]
Security innovation shines as Safe Pulse emerges winner of Africa Agility Hackathon
By Esther Onyegbula A technology-enabled security solution, Safe Pulse, has emerged the overall winner of the Grand Finale and Hackathon of the ninth African Girls in Tech (AGIT) Academy, after outshining seven other innovative projects developed by young African women. The solution clinched the top prize on Friday after pitching against finalists across the Healthcare, […]
Ajadi, AROSAD attend Oyo Egungun Festival, pledge support for Yoruba heritage
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, and a party stalwart in the district, Hon. Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi, popularly known as AROSAD, on Saturday joined traditional rulers, political leaders, cultural enthusiasts and residents at the 2026 Eyeba and Siaba Egungun Festival in Oyagbe, Oyo Town.
Lagos school emerges winner of 10th Edition of Tolaram Science Challenge
By Efe Onodjae Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki, has emerged the winner of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC), marking their third consecutive win. The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a keenly contested grand finale of the competition. The Tolaram Science Challenge, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, is an annual […]
Gov Mbah reduced three hours journey to Mburubu to 20 minutes – Onuokaibe
The Chief Executive Officer of First Choice Afro Villa Ltd, Dr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe, has extolled the intervention of the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on the Mburubu road in Nkanu East local government area of the state.
As music takes centre stage at OAU Faculty of Arts distinguished alumni lecture
By Stephen Adewale On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Oduduwa Hall will do what great halls in old universities know how to do best. It will gather memory, gather hope, gather intellect, and allow the past to speak to the future in a voice dignified enough to outlive applause. At Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, the Faculty […]
