Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has concluded a tour of West African countries, fostering bilateral relations and garnering support for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The move is part of Nigeria’s broader foreign policy objectives, which prioritize promotion and protection of national interests, African integration, and international cooperation. Tuggar disclosed that during his visit to Togo, discussion on investment opportunities, particularly in the phosphate industry, which is used in fertilizer production was held. He noted that Nigeria has numerous fertilizer blending plants, and Togo’s rich mineral resources present a lucrative…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, has on Thursday ordered Sierra Leone to amend, modify, or repeal its laws on loitering in public places to comply with the country’s obligations under Articles 1, 2, 3(1), and 12(1) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. A Sierra Leonean NGO, Advocaid Ltd, had filed an application with the Court on 12 April 2022 challenging certain provisions of Sierra Leone’s Public Order Act, Summary Conviction Offences Ordinance, and Criminal Procedure Act which authorise the police to arrest any person who is idle in a public place…
By Tunde Odesola Since 1933, when it hit the cinemas in the United States, the classic movie, King Kong, has undergone no fewer than 13 remakes. King Kong is a giant prehistoric ape ruling the mysterious Skull Island, where he is worshipped by dinosaurs, plesiosaurs, pterosaurs and numerous other monster creatures. In the 1933 version, the story begins when an ambitious filmmaker, Carl Denham, takes his cast to Skull Island in the Indian Ocean territory for a jungle shoot, and the First Mate (assistant captain) of the ship, John ‘Jack’ Driscoll, falls in love with the deuteragonist, Ann Darrow. A…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured the people of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area that his administration would not cede any part of the state to other states in the country. Governor Abiodun gave the assurance at a meeting with representatives of the local government, made up of traditional rulers, technocrats, and prominent government functionaries, held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Speaking on some of the items discussed at the meeting, the former Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Segun Awonusi, said the governor has taken note of reported incursions into parts of the state from…
The Lagos Women Run, an initiative of Gym Assured, Marathon & Road Race Organization, in conjunction with the Lagos State Government, takes place on Saturday. The 10km road race being staged by a dedicated group of women with professional backgrounds in sports management has attracted huge response at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, where the Exhibition and other pre-events started since Tuesday. The event, now in its 9th edition has grown and is has attracted some runners outside Nigeria for this edition. Some of the runners are from other states of the federation while some experienced international runners are also involved…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has advised that having ICT skills in a technology driven world is key to attaining success in all spheres of life. She spoke at the closing ceremony of the Women ICT Training and Empowerment Programme, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI and National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA. The First Lady said the training is a significant step towards bridging the digital gender gap in Nigeria. Senator Oluremi Tinubu also highlighted the transformative power of digital literacy. “These skills are indispensable tools for driving growth and innovation.In a world driven by…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for enhanced engagement of youth in agriculture so that they can be part of the food security drive in the country. She spoke at the meeting held with State First Ladies who also double as state Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). During the meeting, the First Lady noted that the youth should be made to channel their energies to more positive causes and agriculture is a veritable one. “If our young ones are into farming, it is a positive thing, they will also contribute to feeding the nation…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged students across the country to see internet fraud and other acts of corruption as a serious setback to the development of the nation and desist from them in the interest of their future. He stated this in Abuja on Monday, November 4, 2024 while addressing students of New Capital School, Asokoro, Abuja that visited the corporate headquarters of the EFCC on a study tour. Olukoyede, who spoke through the Head, Media and Publicity Unit and Spokesperson of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, …