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Opinion: Federal cabinet Nigerians desire, by Kola Amzat
Storms in diverse forms that have gathered against Tinubu presidency over years seem over. Indeed, they’ve gone into oblivion. The vociferous voices of those clamoring for interim government are already drowned. The enemies of democratic order who were dangling carrots at military top brass to halt the consolidation of nation’s democratic governance through their frantic efforts at frustrating the swearing…
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Eid-el-fitri: Abiru charges muslims to continue Ramadan Godly living
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, has tasked Muslims to continue on the glorious path of Godly living they lived during the holy month of Ramadan. Abiru in a statement by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos on Friday, extolled Muslim ummah for their sacrifice, steadfastness and perseverance in the month of Ramadan, in obedience…
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Group to Adeleke: Stay away from Aregbesola’s policies
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A Coalition of Civil Societies under the aegis of The Osun Masterminds has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke not to embark on some policies of former governor of the state and Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. The group, in its state-of-the-state address for April and signed by its Executive Director, Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, warned Adeleke against being used…
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Brain drain: UK places Nigeria on red list for health workers’ recruitment
United Kingdom has placed Nigeria on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers. This is happening one month after the World Health Organisation listed 55 countries, including Nigeria facing the most pressing health workforce challenges related to Universal Health Coverage. The United Kingdom Government said Nigeria and other…
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UPDATE: Portable remanded, unable to meet bail conditions
By Olayinka Kolawole Controversial musician, Habib Okikiola (Portable) has been sent to Ilaro Correctional Centre in Ogun State, following his failure to meet his bail conditions. Okikiola was arraigned before a magistrate court in Ifo, Ifo Local Government Area of the state, presided over by the Chief Magistrate, A.S Shoneye on a five count charge bordering on assault and stealing.…
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Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE appointed Chancellor of the University of Leicester
Award-winning space scientist, broadcaster and author, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, has joined the University of Leicester as its new Chancellor today (1 March). Maggie is best known for her work on The Sky at Night, which she has presented since 2014. Born in London to Nigerian parents, she attended 13 different schools before she turned 18 and had undiagnosed dyslexia.…
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Supreme Court dismisses Nwanjiuba’s suit against Tinubu, Atiku
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, a former Minister of State for Education, seeking to disqualify Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidates of their respective political parties. The Supreme Court dismissed the case on Thursday because it was statute-barred, with no life to support it and no legs to stand on. Justice…
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Commercial bus drivers protest against ‘agberos’ in Lagos
Commuters in Lagos on Wednesday trekked long distances to their various destinations as commercial bus drivers embarked on protest against the activities of agberos in the state. The protest, which started at the Toll Gate end of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway spread to other parts of Lagos State. The bus drivers and their assistants carried various placards protesting against the alleged…
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Lagos Red Line Rail ‘ll become reality before May 29, Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday assured Lagosians that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT), Red Line project would become operational before the end of his first tenure in office. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the inspection tour of the project which took the governor to Yaba and Ebute Meta axis of the…
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NGX advocates financial literacy for young Nigerians
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) continues to build on its advocacy of inculcating a culture of saving and investing in young Nigerians as it celebrates the 2023 edition of Global Money Week (GMW). The event was held at the Exchange on Tuesday to raise awareness on the importance of ensuring that young people, from an early age, are financially aware, and…
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