Akure: Prof. Olusuyi Fabiyi from the Forestry and Wood Technology Department at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has announced that the Okonla Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration Project (MERP) is set to play a vital role in mitigating climate change. Coordinating the Centre for Human Settlements and Sustainable Development (CHUSSDEV), Fabiyi highlighted the project’s potential […]
Month: September 2025
Nyanya Bombing Case Stalled for Over a Decade Amid Judicial Delays
Abuja: Eleven years after the Nyanya twin bombings that killed many people and injured hundreds, justice is still pending for the victims and their families. The terrorism trial has been stalled by repeated adjournments and delays, raising concerns about Nigeria’s ability to deliver timely justice in terrorism cases. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]
Igwe Asadu Hails First Lady as Champion of Women Empowerment at 65
Abuja: The Chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Asadu, has congratulated the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. Asadu, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described Mrs Tinubu as ‘a rare gem’ who was devoted to the service of the nation and humanity. According to News Agency of […]
Tinubu Calls for Overhaul of Global Financial System to Empower Africa’s Mineral Sector
New york city: President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral resources. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu delivered this message at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event took […]
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh Dies at 82
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s top religious cleric, the Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, has passed on at the age of 82. The Royal Court announced his death on Tuesday, marking the end of an era in Saudi Arabia’s religious leadership. He served as the Kingdom’s Grand Mufti since 1999. According to News Agency of Nigeria, ‘The Kingdom […]