Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025; how to apply
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of entrepreneurship, has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 entrepreneurship programmes, a statement from the foundation’s website said on Monday. It said…
Oborevwori assures Agbor fire victims of support
Less than 24 hours after fire caused by fallen tanker ravaged some buildings in Agbor metropolis resulting in the death of four persons, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon….
Army uncovers 20 illegal refineries, arrests 11 operators in 4 states
Jan. 6, 2025 The Nigerian Army has uncovered 20 illegal refining sites and apprehended 11 suspected operators of the facilities during ongoing raids in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers…
Pope names Italian sister as first woman to lead major Vatican office
January 6, 2025 Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to lead a major Vatican department, appointing an Italian sister to take charge of the office that oversees the…
Vandalism: FCTA identifies smelting company as buyer of stolen manhole covers, suspects detained
Jan. 6, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has identified an iron smelting company as one of the alleged buyers of stolen manhole covers in Abuja. Mr Lere Olayinka,…
Alcibiades reborn: The sycophantic journey of Reno Omokri, by Valentine Obienyem
I recently read Reno Omokri’s article titled “Why Peter Obi Has No Moral Authority to Criticise President Tinubu.”Predictably, it felt like navigating through a sycophant’s asylum – a place…
China’s top diplomat heads to Africa as West’s attention dwindles
January 6, 2025 China’s top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, maintaining a 35-year-long tradition, to quietly advance Beijing’s already sizeable influence across the resource-rich…
Troops neutralise notorious terrorist, Sani Rusu in Zamfara
Jan. 6, 2025 The troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma has neutralised a notorious terrorist, Sani Russu in Zamfara. The troops also…
UNILORIN introduces courier service for collection of certificates
Jan.6, 2025 The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara, says it has introduced a system where unclaimed certificates could be collected through courier service. Mr. Mansur Alfanla, the Registrar of…
Court admits woman who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu, IGP to N10m bail
Jan. 6, 2024 A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, admitted Olamide Thomas, who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu and the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, with death on…