2 mn read As the non-oil sector gains prominence in international trade, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are taking significant steps to enhance collaboration in the solid minerals sector. This initiative was announced by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, following a courtesy visit from the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Salem Shaeed […]

2 mn read Laurel Leaf Communications, a leading event, media, and advertising agency, is thrilled to announce a new empowerment initiative in collaboration with the Ondo State Government. This program, facilitated through the office of the Senior Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Students Affairs, Hon. Kelvin Solomom Olaolu (KSO), aims to inspire creativity and innovation […]

2 mn read In a nation where youth constitute a significant demographic, empowering the next generation is crucial for sustainable development. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a prominent politician and former governor of Abia State, has emerged as a key advocate for youth empowerment and education in Nigeria. His dedication to these causes is evident through his legislative efforts […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has voiced strong disapproval of the military’s delays in disbursing insurance benefits to deceased and retired personnel, affecting 174 families in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) alone. The Senate Committee on Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Public Petitions, led by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), addressed the issue following a petition […]

< 1 mn read Windsor Gallery is set to host a captivating dual exhibition titled The Eighth Continent and Mouvements Poétiques, celebrating African art and exploring rich narratives of identity, movement, and global interconnectedness. The exhibitions will run from November 1 to November 29, 2024, featuring the works of renowned artists Duke Asidere, Mederic Turay, and Didier Viode. The […]

< 1 mn read Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr. Adebola Akindele, has been honored with the South-West Hall of Fame award at the 2024 Synergy Meritorious Award ceremony, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In his acceptance speech, Akindele commended the organizers and encouraged South-West youths to strive for excellence in all their […]

< 1 mn read Prof. Oguejiofor Ujam, a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has regained his freedom after being kidnapped by gunmen. According to police reports, Ujam escaped his captors following an operation by the Enugu State Police Command on October 28, 2024, around 7:10 p.m. This operation took place in the Neke-Uno area of the […]

2 mn read The industrial action initiated by non-teaching staff in public universities has entered its second day, with more institutions joining the strike on Tuesday. This nationwide strike was called by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Allied Institutions (NASU) in response to ongoing issues, including four […]

2 mn read Jelili Sulaimon, the suspended chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area in Lagos State, has issued a formal apology to the members of the state Assembly, seeking forgiveness following his suspension due to misconduct and disrespect towards the House. His apology comes just a month after he was suspended for non-compliance and a defiant attitude […]

< 1 mn read A 20-year-old suspect, identified as Ekene, recounted the harrowing incident in which he and his friend, Stanley, also 20, killed a woman in the Oliogo community of Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State, while attempting to steal her motorcycle. The two were paraded at the State Police Headquarters in Asaba by the command’s Public […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos Chapter, has called on the Lagos State government to allocate 15% of its 2025 budget to healthcare, aligning with the Abuja Declaration of 2001. The association highlighted the challenges faced by the healthcare system, including overstretched resources, dilapidated infrastructure, and overworked medical practitioners. During the NMA Lagos State Physicians’ […]

< 1 mn read Prof. Folashade Ogunshola, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), emphasized the valuable lessons Nigeria can learn from the electoral system of the United States. Speaking at a 2024 U.S. Election event in Lagos, she identified transparency, accountability, and inclusivity as key principles that could enhance Nigeria’s electoral processes. Represented by Prof. Bolanle Oboh, […]

< 1 mn read Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has condemned the recent attacks on power transmission towers in northern Nigeria, labeling them as acts of terrorism that will be addressed by security forces. Speaking at a briefing organized by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Abuja, Chief Adebayo explained that while such attacks are not […]

< 1 mn read The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is ramping up efforts to restore electricity to the northern regions of the country. During a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Managing Director Sule Abdulaziz announced that repairs on the damaged transmission lines, which have caused widespread blackouts in the north, are expected to be completed by November […]

< 1 mn read Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, has denied a request from Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, to reassign a suit filed by the Martin Amaewhule faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly against the Rivers State government and others to the Port Harcourt Division of the court. The suit […]

< 1 mn read Senator John Enoh has officially assumed his role as the new Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, pledging to drive Nigeria’s economic growth through robust industrial development. His commitment was made during his first day in office on Tuesday in Abuja, where he expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he received. Enoh’s appointment […]

< 1 mn read The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that recent attacks on power transmission towers, particularly in northern Nigeria, are acts of terrorism that will be met with security intervention. Speaking at a briefing organized by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Abuja, he confirmed that these attacks have severely impacted grid power […]

< 1 mn read An Anambra State High Court in Nnewi has sentenced Boniface Okonkwo, a South African-based Nigerian activist, to 18 months imprisonment for defamation against Sir Emeka Offor, Chairman of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). Presiding over the case, Justice Vincent Agbata found Okonkwo guilty of defamatory statements made on the Oraifite community WhatsApp platform, where […]