By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has urged the European Union, development finance institutions, investors and technology providers to partner Nigeria in accelerating the decarbonisation of the country’s railway sector through sustainable investments. Opeifa made the call on Thursday 25, June 2026, while speaking at the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum on Sustainable Transportation and Global Gateway Opportunities for Partnerships. While Addressing participants on the theme, “Accelerating Nigeria’s Rail Decarbonisation Journey Through Sustainable Investments,”he said stronger international partnerships were essential to modernising Nigeria’s railway system, achieving the country’s…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Professor Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie has approved the appointment of a Coordinator, an Executive Assistant, a Personal Assistant, a Personal Secretary and 13 Special Assistants to serve in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. The appointments were conveyed in a memorandum issued by the Office of the Registrar, Monday,22 June,2026, and referenced FUT/REG/CR/CIR 4. Addressed to the university community, the circular stated that the Vice-Chancellor approved the appointments to strengthen the administration and operations of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. Under the new arrangement, Dr. Pamela Ogamba…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Sakarya University has honoured Havva Kul with an honorary law degree in recognition of her extraordinary sacrifice and unwavering commitment to helping her visually impaired daughter, Berru Merve Kul, successfully complete a law degree. The university presented the honorary degree during its July 2018 graduation ceremony after acknowledging the pivotal role Havva played throughout her daughter’s four-year academic journey. With limited access to Braille textbooks and audio learning resources, she attended every lecture with her daughter, took notes and spent countless hours reading law textbooks, case studies and legal codes aloud to help her prepare for…
In a major move to guarantee the safety of all residents and boost economic growth, the Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area, Honourable Jimoh Olawale Saliu led a high-powered delegation on a strategic courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Olaiwola Tijani.The Chairman was accompanied by his Chief Security Adviser, Adeshina Oloriaje; and the Chief of Staff, Fatai Olanrewaju. Speaking during the parley, the Commissioner of Police vowed to make Apapa-Iganmu a safe haven for law-abiding citizens and a hostile environment for criminal elements. He commended the Chairman’s ongoing peace initiatives and assured the LCDA…
By Adamu Yalwa Gabi, anipr There has been a prolonged agitation in parts of Bauchi State over power rotation and fairness in leadership composition to give all sections of the state a sense of belonging. Since 1999, however, the governorship has largely favoured one region over others. The 2027 governorship election therefore presents an opportunity for Bauchi Central Senatorial District to produce the next governor. Historically, Bauchi State has produced notable personalities who have contributed immensely to the state and the nation. One of such icons was the late Mallam Sa’adu Zungur, the renowned poet, writer, nationalist and former Secretary-General…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the immediate closure of the site of the five-storey building that collapsed in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, 24 June, 2026, killing one person and leaving several others injured. The governor, who visited the scene on Thursday to assess the extent of the disaster, said the site would remain completely sealed pending a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and identify those responsible. Fubara described the incident as both tragic and avoidable, disclosing that preliminary findings indicated that the developer had repeatedly resisted attempts by state officials to inspect the…
Despite a heavy downpour that persisted throughout the day, residents of Imota Local Council Development Area turned out in large numbers as the Imota Community Development Committee (CDC) brought the 2026 Imota Community Week celebration to a colourful and memorable conclusion on Thursday, 25 June, 2026. The grand finale, held at the Imota Mini Stadium, attracted community leaders, government officials, representatives of various Community Development Associations (CDAs), and other stakeholders who gathered to celebrate the spirit of unity, community development, and collective progress. This year’s celebration was themed, “The Role of Community Development Associations (CDAs) in Strengthening Community Security Through…
Nigeria is poised to assume a rare position of influence in global climate governance as former federal lawmaker and principal sponsor of the Climate Change Act 2021, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, prepares to become President of GLOBE International, a powerful cross-party alliance of legislators driving climate legislation across continents. The leadership transition, scheduled to take place on June 24, 2026, at the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, will mark the first time an African will head the organisation since its founding in 1991, underscoring what observers describe as a gradual but significant shift in global climate diplomacy towards greater…
By Sunday Oyinloye A deep sense of loss mixed with gratitude filled the atmosphere at the Generations Church, 431 Brown Ave, Moses Lake, WA on June 6, 2026, as family members, friends, colleagues and community leaders gathered to pay their final respects to Dr. Lateef Olaniyan, founder of the Moses Lake Medical Team, and owner of Southgate Pharmacy, Moses Lake, and Benton Southgate Pharmacy in Prosser, both in Washington State. For many in attendance, the occasion was not merely a funeral but a celebration of a life dedicated to service, compassion and the wellbeing of others. Since 2008, Dr. Lateef…
By Arabinrin Aderonke Nigeria’s economic future may no longer depend solely on oil. Increasingly, the country’s vast mineral resources are emerging as a major driver of economic growth, industrialisation, and long-term prosperity. The recent announcement by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), points to what could become one of the most important turning points in Nigeria’s economic diversification journey under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The discovery of high-grade deposits of gold, nickel, copper, lithium, platinum group metals, and rare earth elements in Kaduna State is a major…