AfDB condoles with Libya over storm, seeks support
African Development Bank (AfDB) has condoled with the people of Libya over the recent Mediterranean storm Daniel that resulted in the loss of lives in the country. The AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said this in a statement on the Bank’s website. He said, “On behalf of the AfDB Group, I extend our deepest […]
Otti calls on security agents to fish out killers of LP chieftain
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has condemned the killing of a Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Mr Zakari Maduka, and urged security agents to fish out his killers. He said this in a statement by Ferdinand Ekeoma, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Maduka was killed on Tuesday night at Uturu, in Isuikwuato […]
Mummy: Let the Singles Breathe!
By Toyin Falola Nigeria is a country of meddlers. Joy is derived from intruding. The busybodies are happy. If you tell your Pastor, the snooper, something in private on Saturday evening, the next Sunday morning is about you: the private message will fly to the pulpit. Don’t try it with your Alfa, the tattlers; they […]
TIME Magazine lists Tems as one of 2023 Next 100 list
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tems, has been named as a leading voice in the international music industry by TIME Magazine. Born Temilade Openiyi, the music star was named as one of the people “who have achieved peak influence in their fields” in the 2023 TIME’s Next 100 list published on Wednesday. Writing […]
Military neutralises 151 terrorists, apprehends 456 in 2 weeks, says DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, have in the last two weeks eliminated a total of 151 terrorists and apprehended 456 others in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated this while giving an update of military operations across the […]
Be fair, accessible, group urges new Lagos commissioners
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State (MSSN Lagos) Area Unit, on Thursday, called on newly sworn-in commissioners in Lagos State to approach their duties with fairness. The Amir (President), MSSN Lagos, Malam Kamoldeen Abiona, who made the appeal in a statement in Lagos, described Lagos State as a diverse and inclusive society. […]
Olayiwola becomes first chartered master mariner in Africa
Nigeria’s Capt. Kunle Olayiwola has been decorated as a Chartered Master Mariner, making him the first African to achieve the feat. Retired Commodore Duncan Lamb, Chairman of the Registration Authority, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the award is a recognition given to […]
ÌJỌBA PART I: ÒṢÈLÚ
By Toyin Falola Attempting to translate many African words into English wastes time, as in the silly translation of a Yorùbá Oba to His Imperial Majesty. Why not retain the inherited titles: Alaafin, Ooni, Ewi, Awujale, and stop the nonsense of translation and equivalences? What imperial? Where is the imperialism? Africans had been […]
FRSC clarifies directive on vehicle impoundment
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Dauda Biu has dismissed the circulation of a “wrongly couched” memo regarding a directive issued to Commanding Officers. This is contained in a statement by the FRSC’s spokesman, Mr Bisi Kazeem on Thursday in Abuja. Kazeem said that the memo in question relates to a directive […]
Don’t demonise judiciary, SAN urges Nigerians
Mr. Mba Ukweni, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on Nigerians to refrain from demonising the nation’s judiciary. He made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Calabar. Reacting to the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal delivered in Abuja on Sept. 6, […]
