A philanthropist, Abubakar Atiku, has donated a 25-year-old crocodile worth millions of Naira to the University of Ilorin Zoological Garden. According to the University’s Bulletin issued on Monday, the noble gesture highlights the philanthropic nature of the traditional leader. Speaking on the donation, Mr Atiku said the rearing of crocodiles holds significant cultural and symbolic … Read more
Women leaders enrich storytelling with their distinct perspective, marked by empathy, nuance and strength, Olusegun Osoba, veteran journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, said on Thursday. Mr Osoba spoke at the 10th anniversary of the Report Women initiative by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), which was held at the Metropolitan Club … Read more
Freight trains must start rolling again first thing Monday morning, the federal labour board ruled on Saturday as it ordered thousands of rail employees back to work to end a bitter contract dispute that shut down the country’s two major railways. The decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) imposes binding arbitration on the … Read more
Only a day after Conservatives won a federal byelection in the longtime Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St. Paul’s, ending a race that was largely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership at the head of the governing party, a new potential contender says he is considering a bid to replace him. Former Liberal … Read more
The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission(PSC) has called on President Bola Timubu to immediately relieve the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, of his position for alleged anti-ethical behaviour and misconduct, which it saiď could destroy the peace of the country. It also called on the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, to … Read more
The Kano State Council of Ulamas (Islamic clerics) has warned that the Kano emirate crisis could trigger a breakdown of law and order in the state In a statement signed by its chairperson, Ibrahim Khalil, the council urged President Bola Tinubu to employ non-partisan measures to address the crisis. “Therefore, it is imperative for President … Read more
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down, the company said on Thursday, as it announced a 15 per cent cut to its global workforce due to a post-pandemic slump in demand for its connected fitness equipment. Shares of the beleaguered New York-based company rose 14 per cent before the bell as it also aims to pare down … Read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia DCO Member States call for multilateral, multistakeholder, and multi-sectorial digital cooperation to drive sustainable, inclusive growth of the global digital economy. DCO launches new multilateral initiatives: GenAI Center of Excellence, Online Content Integrity, and Data Embassy in recognition of the critical juncture in global … Read more
