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A professor of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University (LASU), Sylvester Odion Akhaine, will deliver the fourth Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos on July 23, 2026. The conference, which will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, from 10am, has as its theme: “The Media, INEC, Voters and the Path to Credible Elections”. Akhaine Akhaine, a …

Post views: 12 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has expressed its deep sadness over the death of former Heartland FC General Manager, Promise Uchenna Nwachukwu. In a press release jointly signed by the President, Cosmos Chukwuemeka and Secretary, Tunde Liadi, the Imo SWAN President said Nwachukwu has dedicated many years of his life to …

Former Deputy Defense Minister, Musiliu Obanikoro, has claimed to have won the Lagos State governorship election in 2007, almost two decades after the polls, but said he has permanently shelved any ambitions of becoming governor of the state. Obanikoro, a leader of the All Progressives Congress, made the remarks during an interview on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun …

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the Ogoni people to trust the ongoing Ogoni dialogue process coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, stressing that it is a good opportunity to seek a permanent solution to the Ogoni problem. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, speaking in Bori, the traditional headquarters …

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) will host the annual meeting and seminar of the African Regional Committee (ARC) of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI). The program will take place from 20 to 23 July 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, with the theme: “Safeguarding Stability: Public Awareness and Crisis Preparedness for a Stronger Future” The 4-day high-level regional engagement …

Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute goal gave Spain its second world title on Sunday in a tense but one-sided win over Argentina. The shot was Spain’s 12th on target, all while defending champion Argentina had produced zero. Yet despite the frequency with which Spain peppered the Argentine defense with shots, their brilliant goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez repelled every Spanish attempt and set a …

Post views: 29 Members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of the Prime Minister, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma, citing the inclusive, transparent and innovative leadership style of his administration. The motion was made during the Union Congress held on Wednesday at the NUJ Press Centre, New …

…The union says the price hike has reduced pensions to poverty wages …warns the government to honor its obligations towards workers and pensioners Daud Olatunji Nigeria’s Labor Congress has said it is ready for a nationwide campaign to secure a comprehensive overhaul of the national minimum wage, warning that organized labor is poised for a major fight to force improved …

Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D There is an old saying widespread in many African communities: when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. In northeast Nigeria, however, another truth silently competes with it: When neighbors fight over land, everyone inherits the conflict. One of my many profound learnings during my study trip to the Northeast. Housing, land and property …

*You are a better version of your father. Whoever says there will be no way for you, you will eat their funeral akara The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, on Sunday, hailed the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, describing him as a trustworthy and reliable politician.Oba Gbadebo, …