China is playing a calculated diplomatic game and this week is about showing off what it can do
It’s the start of a very big week for China, and there is a clear sense they know the world is watching.
Month: August 2025
2027: We Must Close Ranks, Mobilise Support For Tinubu – Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state to close ranks, intensify mobilisation and canvass more supporters in preparation for the 2027 general election in support of President Bola Tinubu. Governor Aiyedatiwa made the appeal during an APC stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure, the state […]
UI VC Underscores Staying Connected With One’s Roots
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, has underscored the benefits of staying connected with one’s roots. Adebowale spoke in Ibadan at yesterday’s maiden ceremony of Oka-Akoko Parapo Day. He noted that contrary to what some people think, staying connected with one’s roots has tremendous advantages. “It reminds us how we started and […]
We’re Raising Leaders Who’ll Rise Above Self-interests, Says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state government is currently investing in its people and raising leaders who will rise above self-interests and honour the towering legacy of Alhaji Lateef Jakande who governed the state with vision and served with simplicity. The governor stated this at the graduation of Fellows of […]
LASG Backs WBFA’s School Hygiene Drive To Combat Infectious Diseases
The Lagos State government has pledged continued support for the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) in its fight against infectious diseases. The state, through its Ministry of Health, praised the organisation’s efforts in schools and communities. The foundation, in partnership with Reckitt Nigeria, has been championing simple practices, such as hand washing, in schools to protect […]
MURIC Condemns Attacks On Oluwo
A faith-based cum civil liberties group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has condemned attacks on the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, describing it as Islamophobic. The group’s founder/executive director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement made available to journalists, rejected the allegation of the use of marijuana levelled at the monarch, describing those behind […]
Red Cross Urges Sustained Search For Missing Persons
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on governments at all levels to make stronger and sustained efforts to search for missing persons and to provide answers to their families. The head, Sub-Delegation of the ICRC in Maiduguri, Diana Japaridze, made the call yesterday during the commemoration of the International Day of […]
Kaduna Govt Dredges River Kaduna To Tackle Flood
The Kaduna State Government has commenced dredging of 4,000 metres of River Kaduna to expand its capacity and curb perennial flooding in the state. Speaking at the flag-off yesterday, the permanent secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Linda Yakubu, said the project would cover Barnawa, Living Faith axis and other flood-prone communities along […]
North-East Governors Tackle Insecurity, Poverty At Jalingo Meeting
The Northeast Governors’ Forum has declared that the security challenges plaguing their region can only be resolved through a multidimensional strategy that addresses both military and socio-economic issues. Speaking yesterday at the 12th rotational meeting of the Forum in Jalingo, Taraba State, Borno State governor and chairman of the forum, Babagana Zulum, identified education, healthcare, […]
Varsity Lecturers Have Become Uber Drivers, Beggars – ASUU Chairman
Chairman of the University of Ilorin branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr Alex Akanmu has said members of the union have become Uber drivers and beggars because of their poor conditions of service. He added that some of the lecturers had become outright beggars to be able to provide their families’ needs. […]