Politics

📅 Date: July 8, 2025 The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, has been honored with the prestigious UNESCO–TOFAC Cultural Award in recognition of his exceptional efforts in preserving, promoting, and revitalizing Yoruba cultural heritage on both national and international platforms. The award presentation took place during the 2025

📅 Date: July 8, 2025 Efforts to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Herero people in Namibia have hit a major obstacle, as the much-anticipated Living Herero Culture Museum Project continues to face severe setbacks due to lack of water infrastructure. The project, which was envisioned as a vibrant cultural village and

📅 Date: July 8, 2025 This year’s edition of the Toyin Falola Annual Conference on Africa and the African Diaspora (TOFAC 2025) drew global attention as scholars, culture enthusiasts, historians, and creatives gathered to explore the dynamic evolution of African cultural identity in the digital age. The hybrid event, hosted both physically in Lagos and

Olubadan Was a Beacon of Wisdom, Custodian of Yoruba Culture – ADC 📅 Date: May 8, 2025 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has joined the growing chorus of voices paying tribute to the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing him as a beacon of wisdom, a unifying figure, and one of the last true guardians of

Revolutionary return of sanitary culture in Abia A silent revolution is sweeping across Abia State — but this time, it’s not political or technological. It’s cultural. The age-old tradition of communal sanitation and environmental discipline, once deeply rooted in Eastern Nigerian society, is making a strong comeback under the revitalized leadership of the state government

📅 Date: July 6, 2025✍️ Author: Blackxcellence📁 Category: Politics The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued 19 Ghanaian nationals from a suspected human trafficking syndicate operating within the state. According to the Commissioner of Police, the victims — including women and minors — were found during a coordinated raid on a suspected trafficking base

July 6, 2025✍️ Author: Blackxcellence President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to act swiftly and decisively against any group or activity that threatens the unity and stability of Nigeria. Speaking during a military strategy briefing in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized that preserving national unity is non-negotiable, and the military must be

📅 Date: July 6, 2025✍️ Author: Blackxcellence📁 Category: Politics In a bold move to reinforce internal security, the Kwara State Government has launched a new military-backed campaign and unveiled a forest guard initiative to curb rising insecurity, particularly in rural and vulnerable areas of the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Ilorin, the state

📅 Date: July 6, 2025✍️ Author: Blackxcellence📁 Category: Politics Ahmed Baba-Ahmed, a political analyst and public affairs commentator, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) stands a strong chance of defeating Atiku Abubakar in the upcoming 2027 presidential election, while advising the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to consider fielding a more unpredictable and dynamic

📅 Date: July 6, 2025✍️ Author: Blackxcellence📁 Category: Politics Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid glowing tribute to the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, describing him as a “phenomenal legend” whose legacy will live on for generations. In a heartfelt statement shared on Sunday, Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the renowned businessman