By Damilola Adeleke The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25th, Thursday, December 26th, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year. In an official announcement, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed warm greetings to Nigerians on behalf of the Federal Government. […]
By Damilola Adeleke On Saturday, Pope Francis reiterated his condemnation of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after facing criticism from an Israeli government minister over his comments suggesting that the international community should consider whether the military actions constitute genocide against the Palestinian people. Delivering his annual Christmas address to the Vatican’s cardinals, the […]
BY DAMILOLA ADELEKE The highly anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival, a 72-hour shopping spectacle, is set to kick off tomorrow, Monday, December 23, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. This three-day festival, running from December 23 to 25, is organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture in collaboration with Chain Reaction […]
The role of the Ivory tower in finding solutions to societal problems is exemplified in the initiative of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, to organise an inter-continental conference with the theme: Building Bridges for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals: Enhancing Inter-University Scientific Collaboration Between Africa and China.
Aare Afe Babalola speaks on the wrongs in the courts as he receives an award of excellence from the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Akure Branch.
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, has emerged number one in two categories of 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and for the third consecutive year Nigeria’s number one among 264 public and private universities.
By Damilola Adeleke In a significant recognition, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been named The Will newspaper’s 2024 Man of the Year. The newspaper’s editorial team stated that the decision to honor the president was a unanimous one, citing his reform policies over the past year as having a profound impact on Nigerians, marking a […]
Afe Babalola University’s integration of Chinese language in its curriculum is yielding rewards as the university continues to host different Chinese institutions. The latest is the visit of a delegation on Chinese-Africa Investment.
By Damilola Adeleke Not less than 20 residents of Okija community in Anambra State have tragically lost their lives following a stampede during a rice distribution event on Saturday. Heartbreaking scenes captured in multiple social media videos show lifeless bodies sprawled on the ground, as shocked witnesses recount the chaotic moments leading to the tragedy. […]
By Damilola Adeleke Ten people, including four children, lost their lives in a tragic stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, during the early hours of Saturday. The incident occurred during a program organized to distribute food items and other palliatives to vulnerable members of the community. The FCT Police Command confirmed […]
By Damilola Adeleke Nigeria continues to face significant environmental challenges, with over 179 million people still living in unclean environments. This revelation is from the State of the Nigerian Environment (STONE) 2024 report, which was presented during an event themed “Cleanest State Champions in Nigeria – Stone 2024 Unplugged”. The report, however, highlights a slight […]
By Damilola Adeleke “It takes your enemy and your friend, working together, to hurt you: the one to slander you, and the other to bring the news to you” – Mark Twain, 1835-1910.“It takes 20 years [or more] to make a reputation; and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’II do […]
By Professor Adéyẹmí Adeyinka Ademọwọ For days now, I have tried to pen a piece to voice my concern in the unfolding imbroglio and the attendant activities of the CASHists and their unwitting mob of hailers. Words failed me for days.. and now the title seems rather long but can’t help it. The question is: […]
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji wishes to express deep appreciation to Ekiti kete, political and religious leaders, traditional rulers, friends, associates, colleagues and family members for the outpouring of goodwill messages, birthday wishes, prayers as well as words of encouragement on the occasion of his 57th birthday, on Saturday, December 21, 2024. […]
By Damilola Adeleke The incoming administration should think twice before ignoring the Africa portfolio. No one expects a great deal of focus on Africa policy from the incoming Trump administration. But the Africa portfolio in 2025 will present ample opportunities to assert or decline U.S. leadership, to protect or endanger U.S. interests, and to align […]
While Dele Farotimi got a conditional bail at the Ado-Ekiti Magistrate Court 1 on Friday 20th December, 2024, his supporters at the court premises chanted solidarity songs, calling for a “social revolution”.
By Nehru Odeh Professor Niyi Osundare easily elicits awe and reverence. The Emeritus Distinguished Professor of English at the University of New Orleans is not just a celebrated poet, writer, essayist, columnist, scholar, and public intellectual. He is also a passionate advocate for the common good. For over five decades, the farmer-born, peasant-raised Osundare has […]
By Damilola Adeleke Renowned Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has shared a candid piece of advice for women, urging them to carefully evaluate their priorities when selecting a partner. The veteran actor, celebrated for his iconic roles in Nollywood films, took to Instagram to offer his perspective on the complexities of modern relationships.In his post, […]
By Damilola Adeleke Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to friends, associates, and the general public to refrain from organizing any celebrations or placing newspaper advertisements to mark his 57th birthday on December 21, 2024. Instead, the governor has requested that well-wishers channel their goodwill into meaningful contributions by making cash or material donations […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Federal Government has reportedly rescinded the appointment of Mr. Shelmsudeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). In a surprising development, the former AGF, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who had been directed to retire earlier, has been reinstated and will continue to serve in the role until […]
