Nigeria’s foremost broadcaster, diplomat and elder statesman, Dr. Christopher Kolade, has passed on at the age of 93. He died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, according to a statement by his family. Born on December 28, 1932 in Erin-Oke, Osun State, Dr Kolade had a distinguished career as a diplomat, academic, advocate for … Continue reading “VIDEO: Amazing African, Christopher Kolade (1932–2025)”
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case instituted against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to November 12 after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) called its sixth witness. At the resumed hearing of the case on Thursday, … Continue reading “Alleged Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Trial To Nov 12”
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing the late diplomat as the “finest of men.” The veteran broadcaster and elder statesman died on Wednesday, he was aged 92. In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu paid glowing tributes to Kolade, saying … Continue reading “‘He Was Among Finest Of Men,’ Tinubu Mourns Christopher Kolade”
Renowned Nigerian statesman Dr Christopher Kolade has died aged 93, his family announced in a statement. “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service; and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” the statement read in part. The statement said the late broadcaster died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Born on … Continue reading “Revered Statesman Christopher Kolade Dies At 93”
The Lagos State Government has issued a two-week ultimatum to property developers and owners at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, to obtain proper building approvals and regularise their operations in line with existing physical planning regulations. During the stated time frame, they are expect to approach the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development … Continue reading “Trade Fair: Lagos Govt Gives Developers Two Weeks To Obtain Building Approvals”
It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the “peacemaker-in-chief.” Donald Trump’s top diplomat interrupted a televised meeting at the White House to hand the US president a note and whisper in his ear that a Gaza deal was imminent. Shortly afterwards he announced the agreement … Continue reading “How Donald Trump Pulled Off His Gaza Deal”
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. He said that President Bola Tinubu presented … Continue reading “UPDATED: Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman”
Renowned Nigerian broadcaster and diplomat Dr Christopher Kolade has died at the age of 93. He died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, according to a statement by his family. Here are some key facts about the elder stateman: 1. Early Life and Background (1932–1950s) Dr. Christopher Olusola Kolade, CON, was born on 28 … Continue reading “Key Facts About Dr. Christopher Kolade”
The Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the Federal Government has reduced the cost of the signature bonus from about $100 million to $10 million in its bid to achieve oil production of 2.5 million barrels per day by 2027. This was disclosed by Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission’s Chief Executive, at the Nigeria Association … Continue reading “Oil Production: FG Slashes Signature Bonus To $10m, Targets 2.5mb/d By 2027 – NUPRC”
It’s increasingly difficult to ignore the troubling contradictions in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, particularly when it comes to the role of the oil workers’unions. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates, including the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers … Continue reading “Dangote Refinery, Oil Workers’ Unions and Nigeria’s Struggle for Accountability – By Ifeanyi Izeze”