Farooq Kperogi: A Book And A Conference
By Toyin Falola My book, Citizenship and the Diaspora in the Digital Age: Farooq Kperogi and the Virtual Community, received its first attention on June 15, 2023, at a conference woven around it that attracted about sixty presentations. This book, which will be the first of two books on the art of social media use, […]
e-Learning: Borno lawmaker distributes laptops to 500 students
A lawmaker, Sen. Mohammed Monguno, on Sunday, distributed new laptops and undisclosed amount of money to 500 students to promote e-learning in his constituency. The lawmaker, representing Northern Borno Senatorial District, presented the laptops and certificates to the beneficiaries in Maiduguri. He said that the beneficiaries were chosen from the different wards that make up […]
Adewale Ayuba releases Amapiano version of his single “Koloba Koloba”
Fuji music icon Adewale Ayuba has announced the release of the ”Amapiano” version of his single “Koloba Koloba”. Ayuba on his Instagram account disclosed that it was to encourage individuals to download as well as stream the music. He said “Koloba Koloba Amapiano version is out and available for you to download and stream anywhere […]
NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, cloudiness
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast sunny atmosphere on Monday with patches of clouds over Northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and Kaduna States. According to […]
Registrar urges NUC to compel varsities to engage professionals in curriculum devt
The Registrar, Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM), Mr Olumide Adedoyin, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) to compel universities to engage professionals in developing curricula in treasury management Adedoyin said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the conventional curriculum, though invaluable, often neglects the nuances of treasury management. He said […]
APC postpones National Caucus, NEC meeting to July 18
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting earlier scheduled for July 10 and 11 to July 18th and 19th. Senator Iyiola Omisore, the party’s National Secretary announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, saying the postponement and the inconveniences it might cause were regretted. […]
Thespians celebrate veteran Actor, ‘Baba Agbako’ at 100
Nigerian celebrities have been congratulating veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as “Baba Agbako” as he clocked 100 years. The celebrities on their Instagram platforms celebrate the centenarian with the display of his picture. Adebayo Salami said “A highly respected veteran is 100 today. This means a lot to us in the movie industry. May […]
Hilda Baci cooks to raise N1m for widow July 14
Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, will on Friday, July 14, display her culinary skills to cook and raise funds for a widow. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Baci’s dishes will be tasted in an initiative by Joseph Edgar, The Duke of Shomolu, to assist widows and empower them to be self-reliant. […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo mourns Irukwu
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worlwide has expressed sadness over the death of the former President-General of the group, Prof. Joe Irukwu, describing his demise as a shock. Ohaneze Ndigbo expressed its grief on Sunday in Enugu in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Chiedozie Ogbonnia. According to the News Agency of Nigeria […]
BREAKING: Plateau imposes 24-hr curfew as military commander relocates to troubled spot
Plateau State Government has announced a 24-hour curfew in Mangu Local Government Area, following recent attacks in the area. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang gave the directive in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, on Sunday in Jos. This is coming as Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, the Commander of Operation Safe […]
