Ogbomoso indigenes present development blueprint to Soun, appoint him grand patron
A socio-cultural group, Ogbomosoland Consultative Council (OCC), on Tuesday presented a document containing a development blueprint to the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, the Orumogege III. The group, which also named the traditional ruler its Grand Patron, said the document would help him to pilot the affairs of the town. According to the […]
Concealed Agony: Mental Health and Child Witchcraft Accusation
By Claire P. Ayelotan, PhD An impassioned plea from a child for understanding and acceptance echoes through their haunting words, “I hide under the tensely dark shadow of unlimited doom”. This powerful statement speaks volumes. Allegations of witchcraft have long had devastating repercussions across cultures and societies, often having lasting and catastrophic impacts on innocent […]
Preface to a memoir
By Olayinka Oyegbile Growing old is one of nature’s infuriating imperfections- Peter Enahoro How time flies. It is October 2023 already and as the clock ticks, that little boy of yesterday has turned 62. Not only that, he is a husband, father, and by His grace a grandfather soon. Whenever I reflect on my station […]
Court jails man six months for stealing phone
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State, on Tuesday sentenced a 23-year old man, Quadri Babalola, to six months imprisonment for stealing an Infinix phone valued at N57,000. The accused, whose house address was not provided, was charged with stealing an Infinix phone valued at N57,000, belonging to one Benjamin Odeyemi. The Prosecutor, […]
Mutfwang salutes Gbong Gwom Jos at 72
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has congratulated Da Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau Council of Chiefs and Emirs on his 72nd birthday anniversary. Mutfwang, in a congratulatory message by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, issued on Tuesday in Jos, commended the traditional ruler for his […]
NTI promises to make Nigerian teachers world-class
The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) Kaduna says it’s fully committed to ensuring that Nigerian teachers perform their duties in line with extant international standards. Its Director and Chief Executive, Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. Garba-Maitafsir, who is also the Chairman […]
Israeli military says it has full control of Gaza border
The Israeli military early on Tuesday said that it had retaken full control of the border with Gaza. This occurred after Hamas militants breached defences at the weekend and went on a rampage through nearby communities that left hundreds of Israelis dead. Richard Hecht, a spokesman for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), said that […]
Engage diaspora food technocrats to grow economy, food scientist advises govt
Dr Tony Bello, a food scientist, has urged the Federal Government to tap into the expertise of food technocrats in the Nigerian diaspora to enhance the growth of the country’s consumer packaged food sub-sector. Bello, who is the Chairman of Shine Bridge Global, a U.S.-based food technology company, told the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Coalition of NGOs cautions African leaders over water privatization
As activists across Africa mark this year’s Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatization, a coalition of civil society and labour activists have decried attempts to commercialize and privatize water on the continent. The Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) at this year’s event, which is the third called for concerted […]
Bayelsa poll: APC to challenge Sylva’s disqualification
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it plans to challenge Monday’s disqualification of its Bayelsa governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, from the Nov. 11 poll. Mr Perry Tukuwei, the Director, Media and Publicity APC Bayelsa Gubernatorial Campaign Council, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Yenagoa. “The party has briefed its lawyers to […]
