Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London As Nigeria marks another milestone of Independence Day, the Nigerian Community Leeds UK (NCL), a registered charity, proudly invites the public to join in commemorating Nigeria’s Independence Day alongside the Nigerian National Cultural Day Celebration 2025. The event will be held on Saturday 4th October 2025 at Aria Suite,... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London In a significant move to alleviate poverty and improve livelihoods, the Kogi State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, has launched a cash transfer program for the less privileged in the state. The flag off ceremony was held at the Glass House, Government House Lokoja on... Read More
Sarah Mullally has made history as the first woman appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide. The 63-year-old, Bishop of London since 2018, was previously a nurse and served as England’s Chief Nursing Officer before entering ministry. “As I respond to the call of Christ to this new ministry, I... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Nigeria bids farewell to one of its earliest post-independence healthcare trailblazers, Chief (Dr) Christopher Olufemi Aluko JP, who passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 88. In a statement released by his eldest son, Mr Olushina Aluko, the distinguished nurse, health manager, and community... Read More
Killings in Ilorin : Alaafin takes proactive steps to fish out perpetrators, checkmate criminal onslaughts The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, ,has called on Nigerians to stand together against blood guzzlers and enemies of state, nature, and sound reasoning, who take solace in mindless killings of innocent souls.... Read More
Published by Sunday Uduma The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) is set to revolutionize the global innovation scene with the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025. On October 9, 2025, 105 pioneering Nigerian innovators will converge at the Hilton London Paddington for the Grand Finale, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in various fields. According to Dr. Raji Kazeem... Read More
Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms set to transform how citizens, remote workers, and diaspora earners are assessed, drawing attention and criticism from many Nigerians abroad who worry about the “six-month rule.” Yet a closer look reveals that Nigeria’s approach is broadly consistent with what many other countries already practise. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee... Read More
By Festus Fifen In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has launched the free distribution of Mother–Baby Kits and the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project. During the official launch at the Asokoro district hospital in Abuja, FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud noted that the two health flagship... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved N300,000 monthly ‘motivation’ allowance for medical doctors serving with the government owned hospitals The Governor announced the new package at the launch of access to health care for 76,000 beneficiaries of local government civil servants, pensioners and students tertiary... Read More
At the just-concluded Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) UK 2025 Conference, experts and stakeholders in infrastructure development gathered in London to discuss the future of Nigeria’s infrastructural growth. Among the distinguished participants were the Honourable Federal Minister of Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Gorongo, Esq., the representative of the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Technology and Science,... Read More