By Chido Nwakanma History in exciting colours is one of the main attractions of Courage & Character: The Definitive History of Osun State. The 460-page tome comes in an arresting coffee table format, enabling it to incorporate valuable and rich primary and secondary sources in books, articles, and letters that provide a comprehensive overview. The Read More…
Day: 2 September 2023
Two transformative books of faith: Abisola Gabi-Williams’ spiritual journey
By Olatoun Gabi-Williams To view it as beautifully written prayer guidelines would be to undersell its 249 pages. From the Acknowledgements, Preface, foreword, and Introduction, through the 14 chapters, epilogue, references, and End notes, what the author, Abisola Gabi-Williams, has produced is an inspired tapestry of doctrine combined with a prayer manual and fused with Read More…
LASTMA prevents stadium bridge fire
Saturday’s near-fire calamity in the Ojuelegba neighbourhood of Lagos was extinguished thanks to the efforts of Zebra Akinde Olusola and the other personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Mr. Taoqik Adebayo, the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, provided details about this significant intervention in an official statement. Read More…
President Bola Tinubu Orders Recall of Nigerian Ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has issued an immediate directive for the recall of Nigeria’s ambassadors worldwide, as confirmed by his spokesperson on Saturday. Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale conveyed the President’s commitment to ensuring world-class efficiency and quality in both foreign and domestic service delivery to citizens, residents, and prospective visitors. It’s important to note that Nigeria’s Read More…
Top Football Transfer Deadline Day News Roundup
In the world of football, the transfer deadline day has been nothing short of sensational. Clubs have been busy securing talent from all corners of the globe. Here are the latest updates (all times GMT): 1400 – Arteta Expects a ‘Serene’ Day Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared his expectations for the day, stating that he Read More…
LASG acts fast against rogue MOT officials
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against officials of the Transport Operations and Compliance Unit (TOCU) of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation who strayed from their assigned responsibilities. The announcement was made by Mr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, in a statement released in Lagos on Thursday. Read More…
Nigeria’s oil output rises due to security improvements
Nigeria’s daily oil and condensate production has surged to 1.67 million barrels, marking a notable increase from the approximately one million barrels per day recorded just a few months ago. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive of the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), recently revealed that this transformation is due to increased security measures Read More…
President Bola Tinubu visits New Delhi G20 Conference to attract private capital
In a bid to accelerate the development of critical infrastructure in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu is set to participate in the G20 Summit scheduled from September 9 to September 10 in New Delhi, India. This mission aims to lure private capital into the nation, with a particular focus on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Ajuri Read More…
Wale Edun unveils Tinubu Government’s bold economic vision
In a significant development, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at transforming the nation’s challenging economic landscape. Speaking during his inaugural press briefing in Abuja, Edun shed light on President Bola Tinubu’s visionary approach and strategies for revitalizing the economy. Edun outlined several Read More…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Promotes Women’s Empowerment and Unity
Governor Hope Uzodinma and his wife, Chioma Uzodinma, warmly welcomed Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, when she visited Owerri on Friday to participate in the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting. Her visit was not just a gesture of celebration but also an opportunity to advocate for greater support for the women of the state. Read More…