May 29, end of politics, beginning of governance, Yiaga counsels
Mr Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, has said that the inauguration of the incoming government, come May 29, marks the end of politics and the beginning of governance for all elected public office holders. He said this on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According […]
May 29: FRSC deploys 365 personnel, 40 patrol vehicles others
As the country awaits the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the vice president-elect Kashim Shettima on Monday, may 29, 2023, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 365 personnel, 40 patrol vehicles, 15 bikes and 10 tow trucks for the inauguration. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dauda Biu said this in a statement […]
Drug abuse: Varsity initiates random testing of students
Arthur Jarvis University (AJU), a private university in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, says it has initiated random testing to curb drug abuse among its students. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Ani Nkang, stated this during the institution’s seventh matriculation ceremony in Akpabuyo, near Calabar, on Friday. The varsity chief, who expressed […]
Abidjan-Lagos corridor will enhance sub-regional growth, says ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said the Abidjan-Lagos corridor would contribute to the economic growth of the ECOWAS community citizens. A statement on the website of the ECOWAS Commission on Friday quoted the Ministerial Steering Committee of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project as saying this at a meeting in Accra. […]
Police begin probe killing of Imo traditional ruler
The Police in Imo State have begun investigations into the murder of the traditional ruler of Orsu Obodo community in Oguta council area of the state, Eze Victor Ijioma, by gunmen. They are also investigating the murder of the traditional prime minister of Mgbele community in the same council area. Gunmen shot the traditional ruler […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses PDP’s Suit Challenging Double Nomination of Shettimma
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) suit challenging the Nomination of Vice -president-elect, Kassim Shettima. The apex court was in agreement with the lower court that PDP lacks locus standi to institute the case Justice Adamu Jauro who read the Judgement, added that the PDP acted as a meddlesome Interloper and a […]
The Black Cross: Racism, Xenophobia, and ‘Tribalism’
By Toyin Falola The existence of some strata has been societal norms from time immemorial. People have been defined by the circumstances around their birth, social status, wealth, and many other factors that could fit into several societies. Africans, people of African genetic traces, those with high concentrations of melanin, and others of different origins […]
Prof Paul Lovejoy at 80 Part 2: Peculiar Substances!
By Toyin Falola Paul Lovejoy has approached African history by studying commodities: kola nuts, salt, tobacco, and cowries, among others. My dialogue with him will reveal the crucial importance of these objects that interface with such issues as trade, trade routes, trading colonies, and short- and long-distance commerce. When you cumulate his studies on […]
Buhari Confers GCFR on Tinubu , GCON on Shettima
President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred national honours on the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice president Kassim Shettima. Tinubu was conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic(GCFR) while Shettima was honored with the Grand Commander of the Order of Nigeria (GCON) The ceremony took place at the state house […]
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From the Mouth of the Authoritative Bystander: Steve Ayorinde’s Commentary on 30 Years of the New Nigerian Cinema
By Toyin Falola Anyone can choose to be an observer. Any observer can choose to document and publish their observations. However, what stands Steve Ayorinde’s recently published documentation of observations out is authority — hence my decision to title this piece “From the Mouth of the Authoritative Bystander.” Authority is earned: in Ayorinde’s case, he […]
