Opinion

The Olofin of Isheri and Adimula of Awori Kingdom, Oba Sulaimon Bamgbade, on Thursday said the Aworis were the first settlers in Lagos. Bamgbade urged the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to retrace the origin of the Benin Kingdom to Ile Ife, like the Aworis have always done. This …

Nigerian folklore vocal diva, Shola Allyson-Obaniyi has shared the essence and creative process behind her music. The songstress and cultural ambassador is one musician that you cannot just whisk past or her music though her song is indigenous (Yoruba language). Shola who just celebrated two decades since she released the …

The Federal Government has said that the world is in more demand for people (youths) with technological knowledge to resolve global challenges. Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, stated this at the 33rd convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Akure, recently. The …

Considering the monumental infrastructure and economic development his administration has brought to Lagos State in less than five years, it is therefore trite to conclude that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is driven, not just by a penchant for hard work, but the zeal to leave behind a surviving legacy, In the …

Chichi Aniagolu is the Regional Director of Ford Foundation West Africa. Her organisation has been on a mission to ignite local philanthropists, urging them to fill emerging gaps and play vital role in fostering lasting, sustainable change in the economy and businesses. Featuring in a one-on-one session during the Wednesday …

With bold optimism and audacious investment in critical infrastructure, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is gradually building the final layers of the foundation for a wealthier Lagos, Let me make a confession. The title of this piece has drawn inspiration from James Carville’s popular campaign theme for Bill Clinton’s 1992 …

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding, Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, has disclosed that the Federal Government plans to feed 100,000 displaced children in the North. Adeniji revealed the plan when her delegation sought the support of the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, and the Emir of Borgu …

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has anounced a new directive mandatory all state public officials to start wearing the Adire Osun attire every Wednesday. This directive was disclosed in a communique issued on Thursday by the state’s Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, and signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale …

Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for improvement of social infrastructure and youth empowerment in the South East, as a means of ending insecurity in the zone. Kalu, according to a statement, Levinus Nwabughiogu, stated this when he received the Resident Programme Director, International Republican Institute …

When the Yorubas say “Omo wa ni e o je o she”, it is usually perceived with an air of nepotism, that you are giving a role to a person solely because of their ethnic coloration or other biases that doesn’t include performance indices or a proven track record. This …

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has said that despite complaints by Nigerians, the cost of data in Nigeria is still one of the cheapest in the world. The Minister, who stated this while featuring on a live TV program on Arise, said the focus …

A non-partisan Christian organisation, International Christian Concern, has included Nigeria among the most dangerous places for Christians in the world. The organisation noted that extremists and militants have been killing Christians in the country and dispossessing them of their lands in the last 20 years. This was contained in the …

A political pressure group, United Support Group, USG, has described the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government as a scam, saying it has led to economic hardship across Nigeria. Our Principal Correspondent, reports that the group made the declaration in Warri, Delta state, Monday November 6, during a …

In today’s social media age and uncoordinated rush for social relevance, social media influencers have found a way of using the significant number of followers they have as fall men for their fancies, having riotous, wild imaginative orgies with people who they control through their so-called celebrity status. ALSO READ: …

The governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has said the bank, under his leadership, was determined to make its impact felt by curtailing inflation. He said: “At the end of our tenure, we want to look back and see that our policies have positively impacted people’s …

Lamido Sanusi, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has urged the current governor, Olayemi Cardoso, to enact monetary policies aimed at mitigating inflation and alleviating the hardships experienced by Nigerians. Sanusi made this recommendation in a statement issued on Sunday after he led the Impact Investing Community team …

In the aftermath of the last presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) former presidential candidate, has a stark message for Nigerians. He urges them to bear the burden of opulent and extravagant lifestyles exhibited by current political leaders, a consequence of their voting choices. Adebayo’s remarks …

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, has charged stakeholders in the ministry to embrace every transformational change and make it sustainable in order to further achieve enviable educational standards. Prof. Arigbabu said this in Abeokuta during a Workshop organised by “Ogun State Skills Funds” …

The Media Rights Agenda, MRA has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make a clear commitment to ensure the safety of journalists in Nigeria and bring an end to impunity for crimes against journalists. It is also calling on President Tinubu to ensure that Government officials and non-state actors …

The 20th Abuja International Film Festival, themed “Beyond Borders: Globalisation and Film Business,” commenced with a star-studded opening ceremony that brought together luminaries from the film industry and the diplomatic corps. Among the distinguished guests was Hajia Hanatu Musawa, the representative of the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, …