Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala took to X to celebrate her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, on her 95th birthday. The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) shared a photo of herself with her mother, expressing her love and admiration. “Celebrating my lovely mother Prof Kamene Okonjo at 95!!” she wrote …
Masquerades Lead Protest Over High Electricity Bills In Kwara
In Omu-Aran, Kwara State, two masquerades led a large protest of youths on Monday against a steep hike in electricity tariffs and the sudden reclassification of the community’s power supply from Band C to Band A. The protest, which began at Bareke Roundabout, saw demonstrators march through major streets, chanting and …
Tinubu Orders Shutdown Of Fake Universities And Colleges
President Bola Tinubu has instructed key education regulatory bodies to intensify their efforts in shutting down unauthorized tertiary institutions operating across the country. Delivering his message at the 14th convocation ceremony of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja on Saturday, the President—represented by Rakiya …
Obasanjo Commissions Rebuilt Abia Road, Praises Gov. Otti
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday commissioned the newly reconstructed 46.3-kilometre Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Akara-Alayi-Abiriba road in Abia State, describing Governor Alex Otti as a “miracle worker” and a transformational leader. The event, held at Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government Area, saw Obasanjo praise the governor for positively impacting the lives of the …
Jonathan Reaches South Korea For World Summit 2025
Former President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday afternoon ahead of the World Summit 2025 and the formal presentation of the 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize, scheduled for Friday. Sharing the news on his Facebook page, Jonathan expressed his gratitude to the South Korean government, Nigerian Embassy officials, and the …
Lagos State To Fully Implement 68km Green Line Rail Project
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to execute the 68-kilometre Green Line rail project, connecting Marina to the Lekki Free Zone, in its entirety rather than dividing it into phases. This decision was disclosed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, during a scoping workshop held on Wednesday to launch …
Junior Pope’s Wife Shares Family Photo And Tribute On His Death Anniversary
Jennifer Odonwodo, widow of the late actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, has shared a heartfelt family photo with her sons to mark the first anniversary of his passing. In the touching image, Jennifer—an events manager—is seen with her sons posing beside a large framed portrait of Junior Pope, whose real name was John …
Oba Owoade Becomes The 46th Alaafin Of Oyo
Oba Abimbola Owoade has officially been crowned as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, succeeding the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The coronation ceremony was held today (Saturday) at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, with Governor Seyi Makinde leading an esteemed …
Tinubu Celebrates JABU Chancellor Adegbulugbe On His 70th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun, on his 70th birthday. In a statement released on Wednesday by his spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Adegbulugbe for his remarkable contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and …