Khalifa Isyaka Rabi’u University (KHAIRUN) in Kano says it is set to broaden its academic offerings in 2025 with the introduction of new faculties and programs, notably in Medicine and Law. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rashid Garba, in an exclusive interview with SolaceBase, said the expansion aims to enhance educational opportunities and address societal needs. In 2024, KHAIRUN established 16 departments across four faculties, inaugurated the University Senate, and commenced full academic activities. The university recruited 10 seasoned professors, some serving as deans, and towards the year’s end, established the Faculty of Law with a distinguished professor as its pioneer dean. KHAIRUN…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 2.6% chance of impacting Earth in 2032, according to a new analysis from NASA, up from 2.2% in their last assessment. 2024 YR4 was discovered in late December and is estimated to be between 130 and 300 feet (40 to 90 meters) in diameter, according to the International Astronomical Center. As of Monday, NASA estimates a 2.6% chance of the asteroid impacting Earth in 2032—equivalent to odds of 1 in 38. The probability has increased from 2.2% (1 in 48 odds) in the previous week’s assessment. Due to its size and greater-than-1% impact probability,…
A former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Edwin Clark, is dead. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died at 97 on Monday night, according to a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family. The statement read, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February, 2025. “The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family,” the statement reads. Details later…
A youth group, Assembly of Lagos Youths, has condemned the lawsuit filed by former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, challenging his impeachment, describing it as a “bad omen” for the state’s political stability. In a statement signed by its representative, Lasisi Robert, the group urged Obasa to withdraw the suit in the interest of peace, stating that his legal action could deepen divisions within the Assembly. “Our attention has been drawn to the lawsuit filed by Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, challenging his impeachment as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 13,…
Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) and Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd), has expressed his strong disapproval of the recent takeover of the Lagos State House of Assembly by security agents, labeling the action as an abuse of power. In a statement made on Monday following the unprecedented actions that saw the offices of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Clerk of the Assembly occupied by security forces, Olanrewaju called on indigenes of Lagos State to unite in defense of their heritage. He emphasized the need for solidarity, urging the citizens to safeguard the political integrity and legacy of…
African Union leaders on Sunday, February 16, 2025, demanded a massive increase in climate finance, calling for $1.3 trillion annually as Kenyan President, William Ruto, chaired a high-stake meeting ahead of upcoming global climate negotiations. The summit at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, underscored the vast gap between developed nations’ commitments and Africa’s actual needs in the fight against climate change. “Africa presented a unified voice at COP29, with strong participation from African leaders, ministers, and experts. While the conference made some progress on key issues such as climate finance, adaptation, and carbon markets, the outcomes fell short of…
“As long as I remain the Minister of Defence, our soldiers will marry the prettiest women, live in the best houses, eat the best food, wear the best clothes, and drive the best cars because when war comes, they will be the ones to die first.” – Muhammadu Ribadu. If I did not get the above quotation right, I would not be far off the correct one. I vividly recall reading the book Power of Powers: A Biography of the Late Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu, in which the above quotation was narrated the year it was published. The 100-page book, published…
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd), has expressed his condolences over the demise of the leader of Afenifere, Yoruba Pan-African socio-cultural organisation, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who died in his Lekki, Lagos residence morning of Friday February 14, 2025. General Olanrewaju, in a statement released by his media office Friday evening, said the passing of the nanogenarian has left a vacuum that will be difficult to fill. “Baba Adebanjo’s demise has left a vacuum that will be difficult to fill in a long time. On a diversity page of Nigerian history, Baba Adebanjo was a hero for…
The Kingdom of Eswatini has celebrated a major diplomatic milestone following the election of its former Cabinet Minister, Moses Vilakati, as the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE). Vilakati secured a landslide victory in a highly competitive election held during the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His appointment is seen as a significant achievement for Eswatini, positioning the country as a leader in African agricultural and environmental governance. Vilakati brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Eswatini’s Minister of Agriculture (2013) and later as…
Residents of Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State have taken to the streets in protest against an oil spill they allege was caused by Shell Nigeria. The protest, currently ongoing at a Shell Oil Serv Facility, is taking place in the same location where the spill reportedly occurred two weeks ago. Community members, holding placards with messages such as “Shell, Clean Up Your Mess,” are demanding immediate action to address the environmental damage. Shell Nigeria had earlier acknowledged the incident, stating that on February 5, an oil spill occurred in Ogale due to an overflow from…