Author: Mujeebat Olayiwola

Renowned Nollywood actress Bukky Wright and entertainment mogul Dayo Adeneye have been announced as resource persons for the inaugural “You and Your Youth” symposium. Organized by Key Media, a media and public relations outfit, the event aims to empower young people with leadership, communication, and intellectual skills. The symposium will take place at the prestigious Knot Center in Yaba, Lagos, later this month and will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, including Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CEO of Zenith Global Merchant Abiodun Onasanya, and human rights activist Joe Okei-Odumakin. Other notable speakers include Mr. Juwon Lawal, CEO of ABD fuels, Susan…

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has expressed deep concern over the alarming trend of foreigners occupying job vacancies in Nigeria, citing a severe shortage of technical skills among Nigerians as the primary reason. According to ITF Director General/Chief Executive, Sir Joseph Ari, this deficiency poses a significant threat to the country’s industrial growth and key government policies. Ari made this statement during the launch of the 2017 National Industrial Skills Development Programme (NISDP) in Enugu, where 500 youths are receiving training in various technical fields. He emphasized that the NISDP was designed to address the capacity gap in the Nigerian…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the severe flooding in parts of Maiduguri, Borno State, and directed relevant government agencies to expedite rescue efforts. The President has called for the immediate evacuation of residents from affected areas, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement noted that President Tinubu extends his condolences to the government and people of Borno State, particularly those who have lost their livelihoods due to the disaster. He assured Governor Babagana Zulum of the Federal Government’s readiness to collaborate and address the immediate humanitarian needs of…

A violent protest broke out in Zaranda Gari, Toro Local Government, Bauchi State, on Tuesday, following the alleged killing of two individuals by a security hunter (Dandanga). The victims were reportedly shot dead for transporting charcoal in commercial quantity, which is an offence according to state government regulations. Angry youths responded to the incident by burning several houses belonging to the security man and blocking the federal road connecting Bauchi and Plateau states. The protest caused a significant disruption, with many travellers stranded in the town. According to eyewitnesses, police were present at the scene but were outnumbered by the…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a Monday midnight deadline to unconditionally release its President, Joe Ajaero, or face dire consequences. Ajaero was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en route to the United Kingdom. In a communiqué signed by NLC Deputy President, Prince Adewale Adeyanju, the NLC condemned Ajaero’s detention, describing it as “brazen and illegal” and an “affront to the rights of workers and democratic principles.” The NLC demands Ajaero’s immediate release, warning that his detention is an attack on the labor movement’s…

Kwara-born Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Lanre Oluwatoyin has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Space Administration as part of a major redeployment of senior officers within the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), approved by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar. This reshuffle is aimed at enhancing operational flexibility, introducing fresh perspectives, and optimizing leadership capabilities. Several other senior officers were affected, including AVM Olasunkanmi Abidoye, now Chief of Standards and Evaluation at NAF Headquarters, and AVM Adeniyi Amesinlola, who has been appointed Chief of Transformation and Innovation. Additionally, AVM Iboro Etukudo is now the…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, was taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja earlier today. Ajaero was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a conference when he was apprehended by DSS operatives. He has since been transferred to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), fueling speculation about the reasons behind his arrest. The circumstances surrounding Ajaero’s arrest are still unclear, but it comes on the heels of recent run-ins with security agencies. He was previously summoned by the police on August 19 and appeared…

A gigantic billboard promoting President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid for the 2027 presidential election has surfaced in the Federal Capital Territory, sparking intense discussion among Nigerians. The bold display, located in the busy Area One area, features a prominent image of the President and his wife, Remi, alongside the message “Grassroots support for Tinubu 2027, the 1019 initiative.” Notably, this development comes despite the President’s silence on his intention to seek a second term. Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, and his tenure has been marked by a mix of experiences, including widespread economic hardship and public discontent.…

The Ilorin Emirate Students Union (National Headquarters) has launched a series of career talks and mentorship sessions for senior secondary school students across more than 100 summer classes in the five Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the Ilorin Emirate. The initiative will involve 20 first-class graduates from various fields who will share their experiences and provide guidance to the students. In a statement signed by the Union’s National President, Sheikh Nurul-Akeem Raji Akorede, the student body stated that the event aims to expose students to career opportunities while instilling important societal values. The program, which covers the LGAs of…

In a surprise move, Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has resigned from his position effective immediately. Ngelale cited pressing medical matters affecting his immediate family as the reason for his departure. In a statement released by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale announced that he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, informing him of his decision to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence. Ngelale also stepped down from his roles as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen.…