In a landmark moment for the Nigerian diaspora, two Nigerians have been inaugurated as mayors in London boroughs, breaking new ground and setting inspiring precedents for Nigerians in the United Kingdom. Princess Opeyemi Bright, a 29-year-old of Yoruba descent, has made history as the youngest-ever Civic Mayor of Barking & Dagenham. Her achievement not only
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new wave of appointments to the governing councils of several federal institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The appointments are part of the administration’s strategic efforts to strengthen leadership and improve the overall performance of Nigeria’s tertiary education system. Among the institutions affected
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lauded the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), following his appointment as Chairman of the Bureau of African Group (BAG) Council of Ministers. The commendation was issued in a statement signed by AON spokesperson and prominent aviation journalist, Chinedu Eze, who described the appointment as
The Nigerian Senate and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum have jointly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the escalating terror threats across the country. Both institutions expressed concern over recent attacks by insurgent groups and emphasized the need for prompt and decisive government intervention to restore security and protect citizens. Speaking on
IBADAN — The Oyo State Government has unveiled plans to revolutionize the agricultural sector through the establishment of one-stop shops across various zones, aimed at making farming more profitable, modern, and accessible for smallholder farmers. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this during a briefing, highlighting that the initiative is
ABUJA — As the world commemorates the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has called on Nigerians to draw strength from the country’s cultural richness and shared humanity. In a goodwill message on Tuesday, the First Lady emphasized that Nigeria’s strength lies in
ABUJA — The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has declared that he would only step down from his position if any serving PDP governor can publicly confirm that he accepted any form of inducement from them, including something as trivial as a bottle of water. Anyanwu made the bold
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has voiced serious concern over the renewed outbreak of violence in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, urging all parties to exercise restraint and return to the path of peaceful dialogue. In a statement issued on Friday, May 17, 2025, the Chairperson welcomed
The 42nd edition of Nigeria’s national economic brief has spotlighted a significant shift in the country’s fiscal trajectory, with debt repayment emerging as a central focus for both federal and state governments. The development comes in the wake of key policy reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at restructuring the economy and enhancing
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday welcomed the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, and his wife, Olori Abiwumi Owoade, at the State House, Abuja, in a symbolic visit that reaffirmed the deep cultural ties between the Nigerian government and traditional institutions. The royal visit, the first by the monarch
