The conference call came in on the morning of May 24, 2024, from his daughters, Bunmi and Yinka, that their father, Prof. Ayo Banjo, had passed on. The news was …
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AfDB should remain true to its name
The world’s development institutions are increasingly turning away from poverty-related ills like hunger, infectious disease and illiteracy—the challenges still facing most people across the planet. An unholy alliance of green …
Read More »Senate gives reasons for low bills passage
The Senate said, on Thursday, that members in the last one year introduced about 477 bills with 25 of them passed into law. It said these demonstrated its commitment to …
Read More »I knew I would become Olubadan – Olakulehin
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Thursday, said he always knew he would ascend the revered ancient Olubadan stool. Oba Olakulehin spoke while inspecting the newly built ultra-modern Olubadan Palace, …
Read More »Lagos partners KUO Fire Safety, others for int’l fire safety conference
To enhance fire safety awareness and preparedness in Lagos State, KUO Fire Safety Limited and Prime Atlantic Safety Services have announced their sponsorship of the inaugural Lagos International Fire Safety …
Read More »Fashola, Obasa, envoys urge Nigerians to protect democracy
Foreign diplomats alongside the former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola; and the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have urged Nigerians to protect democratic values. …
Read More »NNPC begins three LNG projects August – Kyari
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited announced on Thursday that it would hold the ground-breaking of three mini-Liquefied Natural Gas projects in August this year. NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, …
Read More »Afenifere chieftain to submit regional govt proposal to Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu will today (Friday) receive a draft bill seeking the return of the country to the regional system of government. The proposed legislation was authored by a chieftain …
Read More »Yahaya Bello: A’Court dismisses contempt charges against EFCC chair
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, set aside the contempt proceedings instituted by ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, …
Read More »Don’t marginalise Igbo like Buhari, Clark tells Tinubu
The leader of the Ijaw Nation, Chief Edwin Clark, has called on President Bola Tinubu not to toe the path of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who “did everything to subjugate …
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