Reflections on Onyeka Onwenu, the “Elegant Stallion”
One of Nigeria’s music icons, Onyeka Onwenu died on July 30, 2024, after a concert in Lagos. Jebose Azuka, one of the leading entertainment writers of the eighties writes a tribute to a great soul. Today, Nigeria mourns the loss of a beloved creative talent, Onyeka Onwenu. Rather than focusing on her passing, I’d like […]
Nigerian Music Legend Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72
Legendary Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress and journalist, Onyeka Onwenu is dead. The iconic singer reportedly died Tuesday night after performing at an event on Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72. Onwenu, affectionately called the “Elegant Stallion,” was said to have slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. According […]
Newspaper Headlines July 30, 2024
Stories on the hunger protest, N70,000 minimum wage, and the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery in naira, dominate the frontpages in Nigeria on July 30, 2024 TRIBUNE FIRST NEWS BUSINESS DAY THE MATRIX THIS DAY BLUE PRINT VANGUARD DAILY TRUST DAILY INDEPENDENT THE NATION PLATFORM TIMES DAILY TIMES PUNCH NEWS DIRECT SALIENT TIMES […]
River Gods, River Ports, War Canoes and Regattas: Humans and Water Bodies in Historical Time and Space.
By Yakubu A. Ochefu Introduction Water bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans, have played indispensable roles in human history, serving as sources of sustenance, trade routes, and symbols of spiritual and cultural identity. This short keynote, explores the intricate relationship between humans and water bodies throughout history, examining the multifaceted influence of water on human […]
The River Benue: Nigeria and its National Development
By Toyin Falola I offer this piece on the occasion of the outstanding initiative by Benue State University, which is organizing a major conference on African rivers between July 28th and 31st. A highly focused thematic conference is the best in the academy, bringing together those who work on the same subject. I now rarely […]
OPINION: Saving School Children From Tobacco, E-Cigarette Vendors
By Robert Egbe and Anjola Fatuase Fifteen years after the National Assembly enacted the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) to protect Nigerians from the dangers of tobacco, the problem of the tobacco industry’s unhealthy relations with minors continues to be a talking point. A case in point is the recent investigation by a tobacco control […]
Tinubu mourns Iwuanyanwu
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who passed away on Thursday. Chief Iwuanyanwu was the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. He was an accomplished businessman and notable politician. President Tinubu condoles with the Imo State Government, the friends and associates of the deceased, and Ndi Igbo […]
Tinubu receives U.S. Ambassador, underscores importance of sustaining democracy
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja emphasized the importance of sustaining democracy, its norms and institutions, noting that protests are an integral part of democracy, but that no government will condone demonstrations that lead to the destruction of lives and property. The President spoke at the Presidential Villa when he received a Letter of […]
Nigeria’s economy on the path of recovery, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the nation’s economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery and assures citizens that his administration will do more to meet their needs. In a meeting with traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, […]
I have no cabal or sponsors to compensate, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms, saying his campaign was self-sponsored, without strings, or indebtedness to any individual or institution. The President, who received a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau, at the State House on Thursday, said his victory at […]
