Oyetola’s son donates N15m to 300 widows, elderly in Osun
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo No fewer than 300 widows and elderly persons in Osun State on Thursday received a total of ₦15 million from Mr. Femi Oyetola, son of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, as part of activities marking his birthday. The beneficiaries, drawn from the 10 local government areas of […]
Nigerian Talking Drummer Kira Africa spotlights African culture in Scotland
By Juliet Ebirim Nigerian talking drummer and cultural performer, Esther Akintade, popularly known as Kira Africa, was among the invited guests at the 10th anniversary celebration and book launch of the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED), held at the University of the West of Scotland in Paisley. The event, organised […]
National Intelligence Poverty Lab ‘ll transform how Nigeria responds to poverty – Minister
-Nigeria’s Poverty Challenge requires a new approach… Dr Bernard Doro, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction says the newly unveiled National Poverty Intelligence Lab (NPIL) is an ignition to help fast track a reform journey that will transform how Nigeria understands, responds to, and ultimately reduces poverty at scale. The minister said this […]
Reps committee chairman Laguda bags Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa Fellowship Award
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education, Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship Award of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, national development and humanity. The lawmaker, who represents Surulere I Federal Constituency of Lagos State, […]
Osun 2026: Igbonna Market traders endorse AMBO for governor
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Traders and market leaders at the popular Igbonna Market in Osogbo have endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. The traders, who turned out in large numbers, said their endorsement was based on their […]
Irish-Nigerian ties Strengthened at Bloomsday celebration, Ambassador’s farewell
The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria, in partnership with the Friends of Ireland, recently hosted a double-feature celebration in Lagos. The vibrant gathering marked the annual global celebration of Bloomsday—honouring James Joyce’s iconic masterpiece, Ulysses—while concurrently serving as a farewell reception for the outgoing Irish Ambassador, His Excellency Peter Ryan. A major highlight of the […]
