President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, 22 June, 2025, in Abuja, handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, expressing confidence in the region’s continued path toward peace, stability, and prosperity. The ECOWAS Authority’s 67th Ordinary Session closed with the symbolic handover of the Emblem to the incoming Chair. President Tinubu described it as a profound honour and privilege to have led the esteemed body, adding that he remained deeply humbled by the trust and support extended to him throughout his two-term tenure. “As I now hand…
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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative industry including the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria, legal experts, policy makers, and international partners gathered on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025, at the United Nations House in Abuja for a high-level Roundtable Session on Performers’ Rights in Nigeria and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to a statement released by the Publicity Secretary of the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria (FCT Chapter), Desmond Utomwen, the event was hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Nigeria Office, in collaboration with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and served as a strategic platform for…
Ace Broadcaster and the Group Controller, Current and Public Affairs, TVC Communications Limited, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, has decried the undervaluing of practical skills in Nigeria as against the country’s growing youth population and persistent skills gap. He made this known at a public lecture, themed: “Technical Education and National Development: The Place of AI, Its Credibility, Trust, and Transparency.” The lecture was held at Yaba College of Technology, Yusuf Grillo Auditorium in honour of Dr. Omobayo Taofeek Raheem, immediate past Director of the Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations (CICPR) and former Deputy Rector of the college. Kolade-Otitoju in the…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed has stressed that in today’s fast-paced world, the tourism and hospitality sector play a central role in both the economic and cultural development of a region. The Governor spoke at the official commissioning of the renovated and upgraded Larema Hotels and Suites, in Bauchi on Sunday, 22 June, 2025. Represented by the state Commissioner for Culture & Tourism, the Governor stressed that, “It is through initiatives like this that we not only create employment opportunities for our people, but also showcase the rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality…
A heavy rainstorm on the afternoon of Saturday, 21 June, 2025, has killed at least 32 cows at Osara, Obantoko area of Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident happened about 12 p.m on Saturday, 21 June, 2025, and the affected cows were reportedly owned by both the Hausa/Fulani and Yoruba communities in the area. According to the Baale of Osara, Wasiu Afolabi, the Fulani herders in charge of the cows alerted him to the tragic incident at about 2 p.m. on Saturday, 21 June, 2025. The Baale noted that the incident was reported to the Aregbe Police Division as well as…
A Lagos State High Court presided over by Justice Alexander Owoeye on Thursday, 19 June, 2025 sentenced one Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan to a cumulative 76 years in prison after finding him guilty of multiple offences including child pornography, cyberstalking, money laundering, and fraud. Olalekan was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on an 18-count charge, and his conviction followed conclusive evidence presented by the prosecution. Justice Owoeye held that the EFCC had proven beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant engaged in the alleged criminal acts. According to the EFCC, Olalekan exploited the Instagram platform by creating a group titled…
Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, has disclosed reasons why she submitted a request to switch international allegiance to Turkey. According to Ofili, she decided to dump her country of birth following years of alleged neglect and administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, and the Nigerian Olympic Committee, NOC. One of such incidents happened during the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. The 22-year-old was excluded from the 100m event despite having met the qualifying standard. The failure of the AFN and NOC to submit her name for the event was a repeat of a similar administrative blunder that cost…
Following the United States of America strike, which hit Iran’s three nuclear sites—Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo, on Saturday, the global oil prices are expected to spike further in the coming days. US President Donald Trump on Truth Social described the attack as a ‘spectacular military success.’ Trump added, “Key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” However, they downplayed the impact of the attack, claiming that it was contained with little damage. Meanwhile, Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi faulted the strike and described it as “outrageous” and reserved “all options” to defend Iran’s sovereignty. The development became the US’s…
Tears flows freely like river on Saturday, 21 June, 2025 as 12 victims of Friday night’s mob attack in Mangun District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, were laid to rest at the Hayi Muslim Cemetery in Mangu. The deceased, including women and children, were part of a 31-member group from the Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, travelling in an 18-seater Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria bus en route to Qua’an Pan LGA for a wedding ceremony. They reportedly lost their way and stopped to ask for directions when they were attacked. The burial took place the evening…
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON, has encouraged women professionals to embrace continuous learning, courage, and collaboration as key habits for achieving long-term career success and breaking through professional barriers. She gave the charge during a Women’s Roundtable hosted by the bank over the weekend at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. Themed “Mentorship with Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe”, the event drew female professionals from various sectors and was held under the Recognition and Networking arm of the bank’s HerFidelity Proposition—a flagship initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs and professionals across Nigeria.…