Nigeria’s internet subscribers reduced by over 99,000 in one month, says NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the country’s internet subscribers increased to 159.49 million in June 2023, down from 159.59 million in the previous month. The commission said this in a recent update on industry statistics published on its website. Out of the total figure, mobile (GSM) accounted for 158.94 million subscribers, while fixed wire […]
Niger awaits West African bloc’s response after junta rejects ultimatum
Niger on Monday awaits a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders ignored a deadline to reinstate the ousted president a move the bloc warned could lead to military intervention. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it will issue a statement on its next steps, responding to the […]
Teni becomes Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artiste for August
Spotify, an online music streaming service, says Nigerian songwriter, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, is its EQUAL Africa artiste for August. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Okumu said since Teni’s arrival on the Nigerian music scene, the award-winning songwriter, singer, performer, […]
Amotekun arrests ex-convict `attempting’ to kidnap eight-year-old girl
The Osun Commander of Amotekun Corps, Retired Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, on Monday, said an ex-convict has been arrested while allegedly attempting to kidnap an eight-year-old girl. Adewinmbi in a statement said that the suspect, a resident of Lawole Compound Iresi town, was arrested on Saturday at about 2:30 p.m., after he was discovered by residents […]
Prof Akin Mabogunje (1931-2022): Remembering a Legend
By Toyin Falola Our hero died a year ago on August 4, 2023, within a stone’s throw of where I resided. I felt like rushing there to wake him, like I had divine power. Neither the bond nor the spirit has left me. Indeed, in writing this piece, his soul of geographic spaces followed me. […]
BREAKING: Tinubu seeks Senate’s support for military deployment to Niger
The President, Bola Tinubu, has written to the Senate seeking its support on the deployment of military personnel to the Niger Republic. He also sought the backing of the legislature on the cutting off of electricity to the country. Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, was toppled by his guards. Tinubu, who is the Chairman […]
Trinity University’s VC dies at 65
Prof Charles Korede Ayo, the Vice Chancellor of Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos is dead. He was 65. His death was confirmed by the Governing Council of the university on Thursday. In a statement by the Corporate Affairs department, the University said that Prof Ayo passed on in the early hours of Wednesday, August 2, 2023, […]
COMMUNICATION, MEDIA, CULTURE, AND EVOLVING TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES
By Toyin Falola The significance of indigenous languages transcends mere communication. These languages possess immense social value, serving as the lifeblood of their respective communities. They play an important role in preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage passed down through generations. These forms of communication are more than means of exchanging information. They serve […]
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By Toyin Falola To the acada, concepts like intelligence quotient and emotional intelligence are factors used to understand individuals’ stability and relatability at different extremes and psychological understanding. However, the streets of 9ja have developed some sociolinguistic terminologies to understand other levels of intelligence among the people. You might not have heard or understood what […]
APC NEC Elects Ganduje National Chairman, Basiru As Secretary
On Thursday, the National Executive Council(NEC) of the All Progressives Congress(APC) elected the former governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman. The party also elected former spokesperson of the senate, Ajibola Basiru from Osun State as it national secretary. The two officials of the party were lected today during their 12th NEC meeting held […]
