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JUST IN: Tinubu renames National Theatre Lagos after Wole Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, as The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. This renaming is part of the celebrations marking Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday on July 13, 2024.
Wole Soyinka, a distinguished Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian, is renowned globally for his contributions to literature and advocacy for good governance. In 1986, he made history as the first African laureate to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Beyond the Nobel Prize, Soyinka has received numerous accolades including the Benson Medal from the Royal Society of Literature, the Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the Europe Theatre Prize Special Prize.
In a statement from his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised Soyinka as a preeminent intellect, an unwavering advocate for justice, and a custodian of Nigeria’s history and values. The President highlighted Soyinka’s persistent fight against corruption and maladministration as well as his dedication to pro-democracy efforts.
“I am, accordingly, delighted to have the honour to announce the decision of the Federal Government to rename the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, as The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts,” President Tinubu announced.
Professor Is-haq Oloyede has formally handed over to Professor Segun Aina as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
President Bola Tinubu appointed Professor Segun Aina to succeed the outgoing Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure ended on July 31, 2026.
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Nigerian Army Ranks Africa’s Best in Counter-Terrorism Operations 2025
The prestigious award was formally presented to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, by Major General Teriworie Gagariga, who had earlier received it on behalf of the Nigerian Army during the African Security Watch Awards Ceremony in Banjul, The Gambia.
African Security Watch has ranked the Nigerian Army as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025.
The prestigious award was formally presented to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, by Major General Teriworie Gagariga, who had earlier received it on behalf of the Nigerian Army during the African Security Watch Awards Ceremony in Banjul, The Gambia.
The recognition further affirmed the Nigerian Army’s growing reputation as a professional and highly capable institution whose operational doctrine, combat experience and institutional best practices continued to serve as valuable reference points for armed forces across the African continent.
The award underscored the Nigerian Army’s emergence as Africa’s leading force in Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency Operations (CTCOIN).
It reflected years of sustained, intelligence-driven operations that have significantly degraded terrorist networks, restored security to affected communities and contributed to regional peace and stability.
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Peter Mbah recruiting 6,580 teachers, others for Enugu smart schools
The Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB) Hyginus Banko, stated that teaching applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or HND with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or a Nigeria Certificate in Education in specified subject areas.
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has approved the recruitment of 6,580 qualified candidates into various academic, technical, and administrative roles across public primary and junior secondary schools in the state, with a strong focus on the state’s 267 Smart Green Schools.
In a statement, the Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB) Hyginus Banko, stated that teaching applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or HND with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or a Nigeria Certificate in Education in specified subject areas.
A breakdown of the positions shows that the board seeks 4,698 core subject teachers across fields such as Mathematics, English Language, Basic Science, Basic Technology, ICT, French, Igbo Language, and History.
Other positions advertised include 520 Digital Librarians, 380 Experiential Learning Innovators, 267 Guidance and Counsellors, 267 ICT Staff, 267 Laboratory Attendants, 136 Account Officers, and 45 Technicians.
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