Personality of the week
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PROFILE: 10 key facts about new police spokesperson Anthony Placid
The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Anthony Placid as its new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), succeeding Benjamin Hundeyin. The announcement was made in a statement from the Force Headquarters in Abuja shortly after the swearing-in of the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, signalling changes within the leadership structure of the police. Below are 10 key facts about the…
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PROFILE: Meet the new acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu
The Nigeria Police Force has a new leadership face with the appointment of Olatunji Ridwan Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police. Born in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Disu began his career in law enforcement on 18 May 1992, when he was appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Police. Over the past three decades, Disu has built a distinguished career across…
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TRIBUTE: Three years after, family remembers AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
In an emotion-laden tribute, the Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe family, has celebrated the memory of the founder of the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA), Peace Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe who passed on three years ago in Lagos. During her lifetime, Peace was a strong pillar behind promotion of the motion picture industry in Nigeria and across Africa. She was a humanist and philanthropist who…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu: Africa’s most underrated governor, by Olabode Opeseitan
IN THE BEGINNING He emerged on Nigeria’s political scene like a quiet storm: unexpected, undeniable, and transformative. From the fringes, he became the Number One citizen of the largest and most prosperous state in the country. He was not even a front-runner in the election that birthed him, if he was in the running at all. His story echoes Romans…
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Botswana appoints Nigeria’s Farouk Gumel Chairman of Sovereign Wealth Fund
Botswana has appointed Nigerian business leader, Farouk Gumel, as Chairman of its newly established Sovereign Wealth Fund, created to drive economic diversification, create jobs and manage state companies. Ade Adefeko, Honorary Consul of Botswana in Lagos, congratulated Gumel on the appointment, describing him as his “aburo” (younger brother) and expressing optimism about future collaboration. “Proud of my aburo Farouk Gumel…
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People are talking about these photos of Tinubu at Buhari’s funeral
Photos of President Bola Tinubu at the funeral of late president Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday have continued to generate reactions from different parts of the country. The reactions have been mostly positive with President Tinubu receiving praises for the dedication and commitment he exhibited throughout the funeral proceedings as many described him as a dependable ally to his departed predecessor.…
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Muhammadu Buhari (1942–2025) – Soldier, politician and statesman
Kunle Sanni – Muhammadu Buhari, the former military ruler, two-term elected President of Nigeria, who died on June 13, 2025, in London at the age of 82 will go down in history as one of Nigeria’s most enduring public figures. His passing at a clinic in London, United Kingdom, following a prolonged illness, marks the end of an era defined…
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PROFILE: Key facts about Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, the newly appointed MD of SWDC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Southwest Development Commission (SWDC), brings to the role a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to regional development and policy innovation. His extensive career spans more than three decades in public service, international development, and strategic governance. Below are key facts about the man…
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PROFILE: Meet new Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.)
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (CFR), a retired senior naval officer, as the sole administrator of Rivers State. The appointment was announced at a live broadcast following the declaration of a State of Emergency. His appointment comes alongside the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with Tinubu stating that Ibas will oversee…
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Super eagles job: A mountain to climb for ‘ambitious’ Eric Sekou Chelle, by Olaolu Joseph
Newly appointed Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, faces the biggest challenge of his managerial career as he begins his reign as the head coach of Africa’s most populous nation. Unfortunately, his tenure starts with a significant assignment: reviving Nigeria’s fading chances of featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with must-win qualifiers in March as his first…
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