Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, is dead. He was aged 97. His death was announced in a statement by Professor C.C. Clark and Mr Penawei Clark on behalf of the family The statement reads: :The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, …

ON February 22, 2025, readers will be captivated by the release of “The Space Between,” the debut novel from Nigerian author and educator Veronica Osanakpo. This poignant story delves into the often-overlooked elements of trust, understanding, and supportive family relationships that build and sustain enduring love. “The Space Between” follows …

THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. In a weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet anticipated sunny and hazy conditions throughout the forecast period, starting on Monday. “The North Central region is expected to experience slight dust haze …

THE African Union (AU) on Sunday unveiled the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, highlighting funding priorities and addressing challenges and threats hindering the elimination of malaria. This announcement was made in a statement by Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Media Centre Coordinator at the Directorate of Information and Communication of the AU …

REP. Leke Abejide (ADC-Kogi), on Sunday, canvassed support for President Bola Tinubu to enable him to achieve the ‘lofty goals’ of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Abejide made call in Abuja on the sidelines of the 10th anniversary and election of new executives of Association of Yoruba Traditional Leaders/Obas in …

THE Police in Ondo State have arrested seven suspected kidnappers, and rescued one victim between Feb.13 and Feb. 15 at various places across the state. Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police (CP) made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Akure. Afolabi, who said that the arrest followed the intelligence …

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest businessman, has announced a $400 million investment to revitalise and expand the Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia. This move is set to double the plant’s annual production capacity and further solidify Dangote Cement’s footprint across Africa. Strengthening Ethiopia’s industrial growth The Mugher cement plant, operational since …

IMAM Muhsin Hendricks, recognised as the world’s first openly gay Muslim cleric, was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday in what many fear was a targeted attack. The 57-year-old, who led an inclusive mosque in Cape Town, was ambushed while travelling near Gqeberha, police confirmed to the BBC. Targeted attack …

…vows prosecution of violators THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a stern warning to property owners, agents and private occupiers in the state, to henceforth desist from illegal recycling and scavenging in unlicensed facilities. It also advised them to halt indiscriminate sorting, dumping, storing and trading of recyclable …

Plans are afoot to finalise the establishment and commencement of a multibillion-naira deep seaport in Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The Agge deep seaport project is a joint Public-Private Partnership, PPP, project of the federal government, the Bayelsa State Government, and a major private investor. The …