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As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation. The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well …

The remains of former Inspector General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase, arrived Benin City on Saturday to an emotional reception by top security officials, representatives of the Edo Government and family members. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigerian Air Force flight NAF 031, which conveyed the body touched down at the Benin Airport at 1:25 p.m. The …

“Every economy can only be as strong as its manufacturing base”- Akio Morita, Harvard Business Review, May-June 1992. When Morita wrote that article in the Harvard Business Review, HBR, Japan was the leading manufacturing economy in the world. American and European scholars were falling over themselves trying to understand the art and science of Japanese management. Several lessons were learnt …

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Nigerians will be celebrating the country’s 65th independence anniversary. Despite the abundant human and natural resources, the country has continued to struggle to realise the dream of its founding fathers. Nigerian children, who are the leaders of tomorrow, spoke on the country of their dream with GBENGA AKINFENWA (Lagos), JOSEPH KANJO (Benin City), TINA AGOSI …

ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun and some other former I-Gs on Wednesday in Abuja paid tribute to late Solomon Arase, a former I-G in celebration of his life and times. Speaking at a “Day of Tribute”, Egbetokun said Arase was a rare blend of intellect, discipline, and humanism since he joined the Nigeria Police Force …

Tinubu made the call while delivering Nigeria’s statement at the high-level meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons at the UN headquarters in New York. Represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Tinubu said the event reminds the world of shared responsibility and collective resolve to eradicate dangerous weapons. “Nigeria will …

“Our role as kings is not just to wear royal beads and acquire women but to serve the people” •Create Ibadan State before May 2027, Olubadan begs Tinubu •This is a new dawn in Ibadanland Ibadan , the Oyo State capital, witnessed a new dawn yesterday as the former governor of the state, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was crowned the …

Catch up: Netanyahu’s UN speech, a proposed peace plan and an escalating assault in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Friday.Kylie Cooper/Reuters Scores of delegates walked out on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly this morning as the war in Gaza intensifies. Here’s what to …

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that moment of growth and prosperity was around the corner. Tinubu gave the assurance on Friday at the installation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The installation ceremony was held at the historic Mapo Hall, Oja’Oba Ibadan. The President, who commended Nigerians for their perseverance, said the pains and sufferings …

All roads will converge on the historic Mapo Hall, the venue of the epoch-making coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. For the coronation, Ibadan is preparing for a roll call of Nigeria’s crème de la crème. The event is expected to surpass any in Olubadan history, with dignitaries led by President Bola Tinubu, who has …