President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the urgent need for global cooperation in combating climate change.Tinubu , who stated this during an address at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, explained that no single nation can achieve sustainability alone, just as he also highlighted the importance of collective action, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.According to President Tinubu, the fight against climate change is not only an environmental necessity but also a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of Africa and the global energy landscape. “The fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity but a global economic opportunity…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has sacked its employee accused of extorting and harassing a passenger at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, recently. The staff allegedly in connivance with some unidentified airport workers extorted the sum of N100,000 from a South Africa-bound traveller in December last year. Recall that one Oyewale Oyesiji, an Osun State-based automobile engineer, a first time traveller, had last December, claimed he was extorted by some workers at the Lagos airport on his way to South Africa. It was gathered that the staff was dismissed after the ground handling company set up…
The Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos (UNILAG) has produced 18 all-female first-class graduates for the 2023/2024 academic session. The historic feat was announced during the award of first degree honours at the 55th Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, 14 January, 2025. A total of 16,590 students will be conferred with first degrees and diplomas during the event that will run for three days. A breakdown of the figure shows that 9,865 students will receive first degrees and diplomas while 6,659 will be awarded postgraduate degrees and 66 students will graduate from the UNILAG Business School (ULBS). The history-making mass…
Kingmakers in Oyo have challenged Governor Seyi Makinde to present any evidence he has against them in court and refrain from his campaign of calumny against their personalities. Recall that Makinde, in disregard to the recommendation of the Oyomesi’s nomination of Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, appointed a new Alaafin of Oyo. In his speech at the presentation of staff of office to the new Alaafin, the Governor made claims that the Kingmakers have now described as unacceptable. They expressed their displeasure in a letter to the Governor signed by their legal representative, Adekunle Sobaloju SAN. “We recognize Your Excellency’s right to…
Famous American rapper,Gloria Hallelujah Woods, popularly known as GloRilla, has revealed why she is single. The 25-year-old said she’s still single because men nowadays hide their true intentions in relationships. Lamenting about the decline of masculinity in the modern world in a video message shared via her social media page, GloRilla claimed she’s single because she’s a realist. “I ain’t got no man because I am such a real n*gga myself. And a lot of men these days are b*tches. I ain’t got no n*gga because they are like b*tches. “I want some real n*ggas; n*ggas that would make me…
Famous Nigerian singer, Akinmayokun Awodumila, popularly known as May D, has opened up about his secret marriage to a Swedish woman and eventual divorce. The ‘Soundtrack’ exponent revealed that after relocating from Nigeria, he became a “house husband” in Sweden but got divorced during the COVID-19 lockdown for being stuck in Nigeria. During a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, May D revealed that he was staying at home in Sweden to take care of his child. The singer shared that despite not working, he was earning more from shows than his working-class wife was earning. “I went to…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has moved to second position on the list of Nigerians with most Premier League appearances following Fulham’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham United on Tuesday night. Iwobi has now made 274 appearances in the English top-flight. The 28-year-old was previously tied in second position with former Arsenal, Portsmouth and West Bromwich Albion hitman, Nwankwo Kanu. Kanu Erstwhile Newcastle United striker, Shola Ameobi top the chart with 293 appearances. Recall that Iwobi made his Premier debut during his time with Arsenal in October 2015. The versatile midfielder featured in 100 league games for the Gunners before…
Former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Bafarawa was the Executive Governor of Sokoto State in Nigeria from 29 May, 1999 to 29 May, 2007. In a correspondence dated 8 January, 2025, directed to the PDP National Chairman, Bafarawa characterized his choice as “profoundly personal and challenging,” yet necessary to align with his fresh vision centered on empowering the youth. “I have recently dedicated myself to a youth initiative focused on inspiring, empowering, and changing the lives of our young individuals, who are the cornerstone of our nation’s future,” Bafarawa stated…
The Senate and the House of Representatives on Monday, 13 January, 2025, commended the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu over noticeable improvement in power supply across the country. The commendation was given when the Minister appeared before the two chambers at the National Assembly for the Ministry’s budget presentation. Kick-starting the presentation, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Power, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe said that there have been improvement in supply adding that he knew more needed to be done in order to take Nigeria where it ought to be. He was supported by Senator Ashiru Oyetola representing Osun State…
The Ihovbor 230MW power plant has successfully rejoined the national grid after more than a decade-long hiatus, in a major boost to Nigeria’s energy sector. Nigeria has faced a persistent energy crisis with frequent blackouts and power shortages that have stymied economic growth and hindered the daily lives of millions of citizens. The re-commissioning of Ihovbor is seen as a significant step towards increasing the country’s electricity generation capacity. The management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), led by Engr. Jennifer Adighije, managing director/CEO, and Abdullahi Kassim, executive director (Generation), announced the successful restoration of two turbine units…