All of a sudden, he’s not sounding so confident anymore. He sounds scared of the coalition. Tinubu has barely governed since assuming power, politicking started from day one. He was in Nassarawa to commission a 1km road and interchange named after himself. This is becoming worrisome for someone whose first commissioned “project” was the unveiling of the world’s largest portrait at Eagle Square, a portrait of himself. What’s really happening?
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As part of its commitment to youth empowerment and social impact, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with Ashoka, a global network of social entrepreneurs, to provide financial support and mentorship to young innovators across Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 Ashoka Young Changemakers Festival in Lagos, the Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank, Osita Ede, reaffirmed the Bank’s dedication to youth empowerment, emphasizing its place as a pillar of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. “Empowerment is at the core of everything Fidelity Bank stands for,” Ede said. “Creativity and innovation are fundamental…
Lagos, Nigeria — In a bold move to combat the growing menace of drug addiction among Nigerian youth, a powerful youth-focused conference themed “Say No to Drug Addiction and Abuse” is set to hold on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 10:00AM at Rockview Hotel, Festac, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. This highly anticipated event aims to enlighten, empower, and mobilize young people to reject the scourge of drug misuse and take charge of their destinies. Organizers say the conference is more than an event — it is a movement designed to protect the future of Nigeria by educating young minds…
He further stated that the initiative will engage Nigeria’s youth through new roles in equipment handling, maintenance, logistics, extension services, and agri-tech innovation. Viktor Karenkevich, Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, congratulated the Nigerian leader and the people of Nigeria for initiating a strategic and timely intervention to strengthen national food security. Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of Belarus’s President, Alexander Lukashenko, the deputy president described President Tinubu’s choice of Belarus as a trusted partner in the supply of agricultural machinery as a testament to the enduring friendship between the two countries. He noted that Belarusian equipment…
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off an agricultural mechanisation programme under his administration’s ‘renewed hope’ agenda. Speaking on Monday at the launch of the programme in Abuja, Tinubu said the deployment of modern agricultural equipment across the country will make farming easier and more attractive to young Nigerians. You might also like Ensure Release Of Abducted Judge, Bayelsa Gov Directs Security Commanders Widows are not property to be inherited – CAN Chairman 22 Arrested Over Murder Of Kaduna Indigenes In Plateau — Gov Sani The president said boosting productivity in the sector is essential for national stability and…
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Niger State, Bulus Yohanna, has condemned the practice of treating widows as property to be shared among relatives of their deceased husbands. You might also like Ensure Release Of Abducted Judge, Bayelsa Gov Directs Security Commanders Tinubu flags off mechanisation programme, says farming will be ‘sexy’ to youths 22 Arrested Over Murder Of Kaduna Indigenes In Plateau — Gov Sani Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, made the remarks on Monday in Minna during the 2025 International Widows’ Day celebration, organised by the Women…
Oil prices tumbled by nearly 5% on Tuesday after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Iran after nearly two weeks of conflict. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, initially fell to $68 a barrel though it then recovered some ground after Iran and Israel accused each other of violating the ceasefire within hours. Prices had spiked in recent days as concerns grew that Tehran could disrupt global supplies by blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil and gas. Stock markets in the US, the UK and Europe rose and…
A dramatic scene unfolded in Kano when a 17- or 18-year-old youth climbed a tall billboard along Gadar Lado bridge, refusing to come down until Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf arrived at the scene. The teenager’s bold move sparked a massive rescue operation, involving federal and state fire service teams, as well as other security agencies. After a tense standoff, the combined rescue team successfully brought the youth down from the billboard. The teenager was shaken but alive and was immediately taken to a hospital for necessary medical attention. The motivations behind the youth’s actions are still unclear. However, the incident…
As the world celebrates Father’s Day today, millions are taking a moment to honor the guiding figures in their lives—men of character, compassion, and conviction. But here in Nigeria, may this day invite deeper reflection. Beyond the cake, greetings, and family outings, this should offers us a sobering opportunity to examine our own national “fatherhood” I mean the leadership and political soul of our country. Today, we must ask: What happened to our nation’s political journey? Once a land with great democratic aspirations and a promise of structured governance, Nigeria now finds itself trapped in a dangerous…
The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW), represented by President Aare Hassan Oladotun, has criticized the public conflict between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. This clash was described as “a brazen disregard for Yoruba traditions, values, and unity,” prompted by a viral video of an awkward encounter at a public event. Oladotun commented: > “It is terrible to see how our Royal Father, the Alaafin of Oyo, is behaving towards the Ooni in public. This is most embarrassing and detrimental to the entire traditional institution in Yorubaland.” …