If Tinubu succeeds cutting down waste, Nigeria will move forward, says group
The Joint Action for Good Governance (JAGG) says Nigeria is on the path to growth and progress if President Bola Tinubu succeeds in cutting down wastes. The National Vice President of the advocacy group, Mr Abdulwaheed Odunuga, made this remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. He […]
Court grants UNICAL professor temporary bail to undergo eye surgery
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the release of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), on a temporary bail to enable him go for a glaucoma surgery. Justice James Omotosho made the order following an application by Ndifon’s counsel, Okon Efut, SAN, and which was […]
NLC suspends Imo delegates’ conference indefinitely
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it has suspended indefinitely the proposed planned Imo Delegates’ Conference. Mr Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary said this on Wednesday in Abuja in a statement addressed to all its affiliates. He said the suspension of the delegates conference in the state was due to unforeseen circumstances in the state. […]
Supreme Court dismisses SDP’s appeal against Fintiri’s re-election
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Umar Ardo, its candidate in the 2023 Adamawa governorship election against Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri. Justice John Okoro who led the five-member panel dismissed the appeal after the counsel for the candidate prayed the court to withdraw the case. When the matter […]
A student’s diary on a tour of The Punch
By Odufote Kanyinsola As part of our industry experience and education – a sort of town meeting the gown – the Department of Mass Communication decided to organize a visit for students of the Department of Mass Communication to visit some media establishments in Lagos. On December 5, 2023, we were privileged to attend […]
NAN, VON collaborate to propagate Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is poised to collaborate with the Voice of Nigeria (VON) to propagate the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, to change the negative narrative of the country. The Managing Director, NAN, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, stated this when the Director-General of VON, Mr Jibrin Baba Ndache and his […]
Uzodimma urges CAN to pray for Tinubu’s administration
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has called on members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to commit President Bola Tinubu’s administration in prayers. Uzodimma made the appeal at the Secretariat of CAN in Owerri, during the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of rice to the five South East States on Tuesday. The News […]
Baptist Convention president to Nigerians: Be patient, pray for Tinubu, our leaders
The President of the All Africa Baptist Fellowship, Rev. Israel Akanji has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu and leaders at all levels to build a country that will be the pride of the world. He made the call at the induction of Rev. Thomas Takpatore as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church […]
Support govt to curb insecurity, expert urges Nigerians
A security expert, Edewor Egedegbe, has urged Nigerians to support the government in curbing insecurity in the country. Egedegbe, who is a Pastor and Chairman, RobbyGee Security Limited, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Warri that the fight against insecurity should not be left to the government alone. He urged citizens […]
Ìkà
By Toyin Falola Ìkà is an evil person. Wicked people exist in numbers, littering every place they are with their evidently obnoxious, outrageous, and even sadistic attitudes. Yorùbá people accurately define the wicked ones whom they call Ìkà, in their sayings that Ìkà kò kò, kí oun tó dùn kó bàjé, which literally means “the […]
