Where culture sings: The Afro-folk genius of Teledalase
By Toyin Falola Perhaps, the one thing that makes Teledalase’s voice stand out in the Afro-folk genre is the smooth and calm nature of her lyrics and tune, as she delves into the depths of her childhood, personal history, and culture. https://youtu.be/QReeTcxgXDo?si=joGSD2PVX3IL-v8G. But this history is not hers alone; it is collective. Her music has […]
Court rejects Lamido’s request seeking to stop PDP convention
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, refused to grant an application filed by former Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa, seeking an order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its scheduled national convention. Lamido, in the motion ex-parte moved by his lawyer, Jeph Njikonye, SAN, had prayed the court to make […]
Tinubu to service chiefs: no more excuses, it’s time to defeat terrorists and bandits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to intensify efforts to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities across the country, emphasising that Nigerians expect results, not excuses. He delivered this charge on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, following the decoration of the service chiefs with their new ranks. “We cannot […]
Credible, inclusive national identity management system fundamental to national development goals, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declared that his administration is committed to providing a credible, secure, verifiable, and usable identity management system across the board, asserting that such a system is fundamental to the nation’s developmental goals. He spoke at the State House during the launch of the NINAUTH APP, a digital, mobile-based identity authentication […]
Military, media must synergise to secure Nigeria, say Army, Air Force spokespersons
Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces have called for continuous collaboration between the military and the media to ensure peace and security across the country. They made the call at the maiden Press Week organised by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)-NUJ Headquarters Chapel on Wednesday in Abuja. The week has the theme: “The Place […]
New service chiefs pledge to secure Nigeria’s territorial integrity
The newly appointed Service Chiefs have pledged their commitment to secure the territorial integrity of Nigeria. They gave the assurance on Wednesday before the House of Representatives military joint committee, and pledged to tackle insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality across the country. In his presentation, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) designate, […]
Nigeria, France, Italy unveil joint effort to fight human trafficking
Nigeria, France and Italy have unveiled a joint effort tagged: “Common Operational Partnership” (COP Nigeria) to further wage war against human trafficking. Speaking at the official unveiling of the project in Abuja on Wednesday, European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Gautier Mignot, stated that the aim of the partnership was geared towards achieving two basic […]
NMA to begin monthly psychiatric checks for inmates
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said it will commence monthly psychiatric evaluation for all prison inmates across the country from November 2025. The Vice President I of the association, Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit to the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The visit also featured […]
Tinubu celebrates Oba Akiolu of Lagos on his birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, the Oba of Lagos, on his 82nd birthday, hailing the monarch as a pillar of stability, wisdom, and continuity in Nigeria’s traditional and civic life. In his message, the President described Oba Akiolu as a steadfast custodian of […]
22 ships currently discharging petrol, other items at Lagos ports, says NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said that 22 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and food items at Apapa, Tincan and Lekki Ports. The NPA made this known in its publication, “Shipping Position”, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. It listed the contents […]
