Some prevalent social forces are in a dramatic action. We are all playing different characters in a socioeconomic and political theater so that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can decode the right message as he approaches 100 days on the throne. In the context of unfolding governance, the verdict of 100 days in office determines the perceived quality and direction of …

President Bola Tinubu has made new five appointments of Chief Executives for some of the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, on Wednesday. Those appointed are Aminu Maida, who had been the Executive Director of technology and operations at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), now appointed the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC)/CEO of the Nigerian …

Stakeholders at a two-day workshop on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) in Prison Settings through Sports have advocated an improved systemic sporting approach in the rehabilitation and reintegration process in the Nigeria Correctional Service. Speaking during the consultative workshop, organised by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) between October 10 and 11, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, both the resource …

The chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Senator Osita Ngwu, has urged global investors to take advantage of the extant favourable regulations governing the Nigerian solid minerals sector and invest in the sector for economic growth. According to the lawmaker, mining investors enjoy Nigeria’s friendly investment climate backed by legislations that safeguard local and foreign direct investments. The Senate Committee …

The ugly development in Niger, indicates a dangerous resurgence of military incursion in African politics, which is not good for the development of the continent. Again, Africa is in the news. And for the wrong reasons! While other continents are deepening and consolidating on the gains of democracy, Africa is retreating to the days of the military jackboots. In the …

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has been designated as the University of lbadan at 75 Ambassador for her hardwork, integrity, commitment and visionary leadership of the federal civil service. The Head of Service was honoured Friday in Abuja by a delegation from the university led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale. She was …

President Tinubu and Mele Kyari “The value of an idea lies in the using of it.” – Thomas Edison On September 5, 2023, President Bola Tinubu arrived in New Delhi, the capital of India, for a six-day official visit, during which he will attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit among other engagements. The President met with Indian business representatives as part …

The Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, has forwarded a letter from medical vacation to the House of Assembly for him to resume work officially. According to the House, the speaker, Olamide Oladiji, who received the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, said the governor’s action “is in line with Section 190(1) of the Constitution of the Federal …

A pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has been installed as the new Soun of Ogbomoso in Oyo State. Adeoye, 62, was installed as Soun of Ogbomoso by the kingmakers at the palace in the ancient town on Friday, September 8, 2023. The Star had reported that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, last Saturday, …

Rhissa Boula Former rebel leader and politician in Niger, Rhissa Ag Boula, has launched a movement opposing the junta that took power in a July 26 coup. Ag Boula, in a statement on Wednesday, said his new Council of Resistance for the Republic (CRR) aimed to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in detention at his residence since …