By Adebayo Yusuf A Retired School Principal, at Anwaru-islam Grammar School, Eleyele, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Comrade Ayodele Adewolu says the ‘get-rich quick” syndrome has made Nigerian youths lose interest in education. Comrade Adewolu made this known shortly after featuring on Pensioners FM programme, “Isinmidun” According to him, the syndrome has caused setbacks in…
The Ogun State Government has arraigned the suspended Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Kayode Owolabi, over allegations of land grabbing and related offences. Oba Owolabi, a coronet monarch under the Egba Traditional Council in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, is facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to sell land without authority, unlawful use of agents, forceful…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has spoken about her decision to skip President Donald Trump’s second inauguration earlier this year. Obama, who was also notably absent at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on January 9th, broke her silence on the April 23 episode of her podcast IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, which she…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has reiterated the agency’s call for mandatory drug tests for corps members, describing the initiative as a preventive—not punitive—measure. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has assured investors that Nigeria remains a safe destination for investment. Edun gave the assurance on Wednesday at the Nigeria Investment Forum during the ongoing World Bank/IMF meetings in Washington D.C. Edun noted that the government is working to ensure fiscal stability….
Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, Fiona Hill, has claimed the US president wants to emulate Vladimir Putin and “govern his own country in a similar fashion”. Hill stated this while speaking on Sky News’ The World with Yalda Hakim. She explained that the American and Russian presidents both shared the same view of the…
The Save Zamfara Coalition (SZC) has issued a stern warning to Governor Dauda Lawal to recognise the newly elected leadership of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, or risk consequences that could deepen the state’s political instability. The charge comes on the heels of recent political developments in the state assembly, where ten lawmakers previously…
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, has officially been designated as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the launch of Overland Airways’ commercial flight operations from the Minna airport. Highlighting the…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has ordered the immediate detention of officers allegedly involved in extorting ₦5.2m from a traveller, following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The order was contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Wednesday. The incident, which gained attention through…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has ordered the immediate detention of officers allegedly involved in extorting ₦5.2m from a traveller, following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The order was contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Wednesday. The incident, which gained attention through…