The Nigerian government has condoled the government and people of the Republic of Korea over an ill fated air crash that left 169 people onboard dead. The federal government message was expressed in a statement signed on Sunday by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, The statement read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express her sincere condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Korea for the unfortunate crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 that occurred on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. “According to reports, the Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Arimoro Royal Family in Ijesaland, has faulted the process that led to the selection of the new Owa Obokun, Prince Adesuyi Hasstrup at the weekend, describing it as a charade, breach of the established Ijesa tradition and gross abuse of judicial process. Despite the order of Ilesa High Court that restrained the Ijesa kingmakers, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and any other group from selection of Owa Obokun, pending the determination of a substantive suit, instituted by the Ofokutu Royal lineage, against Haastrup, a group of Kingmakers was said to have held a closed-door meeting at the Local Government…
By Farooq A. Kperogi After the sustained, unwarranted personal attacks I endured for eight years from northerners for unswervingly calling out what I called the “embarrassingly undisguised Arewacentricity of Buhari’s appointments” in a February 2, 2019, column titled “Even Ahmadu Bello Would Be Ashamed of Buhari’s Arewacentricity,” I promised that I would look the other way if a southern president returned the favour after Buhari’s tenure. But promises made in the heat of disillusionment often crumble under the weight of principle. Ironically, this column was inspired by a well-regarded Yoruba supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is worried, in…
By Olufemi Soneye It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about the operations and leadership structure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. First, employment, promotions, appointments, and movements of business leaders at the NNPC are not influenced by ethnicity, tribe, religion, or political affiliation. Therefore, decisions within the NNPC are guided strictly by merit, business requirements, and expertise. This approach ensures that only the most qualified and competent individuals occupy positions that are critical to the company’s success. It is…
The Chairman of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission, Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino has debunked fake online messages circulating on social media, calling for the recruitment of teachers into the State Teaching Service Commission. She thus urged job seekers and the general public to disregard the online Whatsapp messages circulating on social media, emphasizing that the notices did not emanate from TESCOM. Mrs Peregrino warned members of the public not to fall victim to online scammers who are in the habit of using the Commission’s name to lure the public to part with their money. She noted that TESCOM, being…
By Tunde Akanni PhD So soon after being inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, duty beckoned for Professor Siyan Abdul Ghafar Oyeweso at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. The horizon blazed forth the shiny future in sync with the global proclamation gender activists that the future is female. Exemplifying instances played out thus: At the first convocation he presided over as the Chair of the University Council and Pro –Chancellor, a female pharmacy graduate, Susan Akinyuwa, emerged as the overall best. She earned 4.97 out of a total 5.0 GP. It’s just the flickers of the future…
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has been recognized as the “Best Tertiary Tourism Institution in Lagos” at the prestigious Destination Lagos Awards 2024. The awards organized by Eko Destination in support of Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is to celebrate the hidden treasures and advancements in Lagos State’s tourism sector. Yabatech beats Lagos State University, University of Lagos and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) to emerged overall best. The maiden edition of the Awards sought to highlight the hidden gems of Lagos while rewarding those who have consistently worked to position the state as…
The Nigerian government has expressed concern over the escalating post-election violence in the Republic of Mozambique. Report has it that the post-election crisis in the country especially in the capital city of Maputo, and other major cities like Beira, and Nampula, has resulted in the death of over 121 persons and 380 others injured. According to reports, the violent protests erupted after the Constitutional Council confirmed Daniel Chapo of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) as the winner of the presidential election with 65% of the vote and the results were rejected by the leader of the opposition party. The Federal…
The Economic Community of West African States has rubbished the claim by the Nigerien military junta that Nigeria and some other countries are sponsoring destabilization of Niger, insisting that it was unfounded. The statement by the regional bloc read: “The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expresses deep concern over the allegations being made against Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states. “The Commission stands firmly with Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states against allegations that they are sponsoring terrorism. “For years, Nigeria has supported peace and security of several countries not only in the West African…
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has discovered significant lithium reserves within its oil fields near its sea, as Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom’s state-owned petroleum and natural gas giant, has successfully extracted lithium under a pilot project. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Mining Affairs, revealed plans for a commercial pilot program to directly mine lithium, signaling a shift toward embracing the global energy transition. The extraction project will be spearheaded by Lithium Infinity, also known as Lihytech, a start-up from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. In collaboration with Saudi mining company Ma’aden and Aramco, the venture aims…