The Honour: CFR Conferred by President Tinubu On June 3, 2025, during Gates’ visit to Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu bestowed the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on him at the President’s residence in Lagos The CFR is Nigeria’s third-highest national award, given to individuals who’ve made outstanding contributions to national […]

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mohammed Lawal Uwais, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 89 in Abuja. His death was confirmed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo . Judicial Career and Contributions Born on June 12, 1936, in Zaria, Kaduna State, […]

Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has openly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, asserting that Nigeria has experienced regression rather than progress since Tinubu took office in 2023. Falz’s Critique of Tinubu’s Administration In a recent interview on Arise TV, Falz expressed his disappointment with the current state of the […]

On June 4, 2025, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted enjoying a romantic dinner date at Buccan, an upscale restaurant in Palm Beach, Florida. This public outing marked their return to the spotlight after a period of relative privacy following the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss in the 2025 Super Bowl. The couple turned heads […]

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, where a yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man was shot and killed by suspected gunmen. According to reports, the assailants, riding on a motorcycle, approached the victim at a bus stop in front of a shopping complex. One of […]

Air Chief Vows to Eliminate Terrorists Threatening Nigeria’s Security In a resolute declaration, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has affirmed the military’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty. Speaking during the Second Quarter Route March in Abuja, Air Marshal Abubakar […]

LAWMA Urges Proper Waste Management During Eid-al-Kabir Celebrations As the Eid-al-Kabir festivities approach, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to adopt proper waste management practices to ensure a clean and healthy environment during and after the celebrations. Key Messages from LAWMA Proper Waste Disposal: Residents are urged to bag and containerize […]

Nigerian Railway Corporation Enhances Train Services for Eid-al-Kabir Festivities In anticipation of increased travel during the Eid-al-Kabir celebrations, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced additional train services to accommodate the surge in passenger demand. Expanded Lagos–Ibadan Train Schedule For Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) will operate the following schedule: Lagos […]

Local Firms Propel Nigeria’s Oil Sector Growth: A New Era of Indigenous Energy Leadership Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is experiencing a significant transformation as local companies take the lead in driving growth and innovation. With international oil majors like Shell, ExxonMobil, and ENI divesting from onshore and shallow water assets, indigenous firms have stepped […]

Obasanjo Warns of Disinformation’s Role in Civil War and Ongoing Threats On June 4, 2025, former President Olusegun Obasanjo addressed the sixth edition of the Annual Nigerian Civil War Symposium, organized by the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) in Abuja. He emphasized that disinformation significantly contributed to the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) and continues to […]