There was laughter at the Mayor of London’s Black History Month dinner in City Hall. But behind one of Sir Sadiq Khan’s jokes was a line that may prove far more significant than the laughter it generated. “At this rate, Davy is on track to be the next Mayor of London. Dawn (was in the...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Manchester City , the 3rd largest city in England came alive big way last weekend with the 2026 Nigeria independence day dance, having the King of Fuji music himself King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall K1 D Altimate at the Band Stand . The 2026 Nigeria independence day dance...
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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — The debate over democracy, political power and the rule of law took on an unmistakably Nigerian dimension in Copenhagen this week, as Senator Dino Melaye used an international legal gathering to make a forceful case for citizens’ rights to question and challenge government. The intervention came during the 2026 Annual Conference of...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has been honoured with the Award of National Excellence for Outstanding Governance in Security and Youth Development by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment. The award was presented on Tuesday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, during a ceremony...
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PARIS — A fresh chapter has opened in the relationship between Nigeria and France, as diplomatic engagement between Abuja and Paris continues to gain momentum under Presidents Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron. At the centre of the latest development is Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to France, His Excellency Emmanuel Ayodele Oke, who has formally...
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A distinguished Senator of Africa’s most populous nation has made a statement on Monday to mark World Teachers’ Day, designated by the United Nations to honour teachers globally. He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the profession through tangible support and policy action. Senator Austin Akobundu, representing Abia Central in the National Assembly and the African...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has secured the commitment of the Federal Government to support the State’s development drive, particularly its efforts to attract strategic partnerships and financing for critical projects. Ododo got the commitment on Sunday during a meeting with the Honourable Minister of Finance and...
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Nigeria’s message at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 24 September 2026, deserves serious reflection. For me, this was more than another international speech. It was a statement about where Nigeria sees itself today, the reforms undertaken over the past three...
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By Festus Fifen The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has recorded another operational breakthrough following the arrest of five suspects in connection with the alleged diversion of mobile devices valued at over $100,000, shipped from Dubai to Nigeria. The investigation followed a petition dated 19th June 2026 alleging criminal conspiracy, criminal...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has granted pardon and other forms of executive clemency to 101 inmates and convicts as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary Governor Ododo announced the decision in his Independence Day address to the people of Kogi State on...
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