30 years after: Abiola, Odumakin honour Kudirat Abiola
By Henry Obetta LAGOS — Prominent pro-democracy activists, Hafsat Abiola, President of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND), and Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise, have called on Nigerians to re-organise and recommit to building a democratic system that reflects citizens’ aspirations. In a joint statement titled “Alhaja Kudirat Abiola: 30 Years After”, the activists […]
Hojlund makes permanent move to Napoli from Man Utd
The 23-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A, after failing to settle in two seasons in England.
NCCE boss warns Nigeria over teacher education crisis
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Ajala, has warned that Nigeria’s future is at risk if urgent reforms are not made in the country’s teacher education system. Ajala said no nation can develop beyond the quality of its teachers, stressing […]
Coroner adjourns Chimamanda’s son’s inquest following court order
The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos Island, on Wednesday adjourned further proceedings in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, until October 8, 2026.
2027: Adeyanju warns Jonathan against political return
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has expressed concern over reported moves by former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to active presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ekiti Court remands vice chairman over fake kidnap
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Grace Ogunleye, over her alleged involvement in a staged kidnapping incident.
