Student jailed three months for stealing solar panel
An Area Court in Jos on Friday sentenced a 23-year-old student, David Longji to three months imprisonment for stealing a solar panel. The judge, Mr Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced Longji after he pleaded guilty to theft. Bokkos, however, gave him the option to pay N20,000 as fine. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Ibrahim Gokwat told […]
Gunmen attack residence of Kogi INEC REC
Suspected gunmen on Friday attacked the residence of the residence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Hale Longpet, in Lokoja. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this in Abuja on Friday, adding the incident occurred around 3.30 a. m. He said that the […]
The Toyin Falola Interviews: A Conversation with Baba Elebuibon (PART 1)
ORGANIC INTELLECTUALS By Toyin Falola There is a high number of intellectuals based outside of the University system. The Yoruba have produced many of them since the nineteenth century. Almost twenty-three years ago, I published a book, Yoruba Gurus: Indigenous Production of Knowledge in Africa, to reflect on a handful of them. Many do not […]
THE BLACK TAX: FAMILY CHARGES AND MANDATORY PAYMENT
By Toyin Falola You cannot be one rich man among your poor siblings and relations and not become poor. After all, you stole the destiny of six others to add to yours. Having made them poor, you must cater for them. Ogunde, my friend, built a house for his father and mum. You did well. […]
Zenith Bank signs MoU with French govt
Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French Government to establish a subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc in France. The MoU, which was signed by the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, and the French Minister for Trade, Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Mr. Olivier Becht […]
Ororo oil well fire is blow on Nigerian conscience, says environmentalist Bassey
The Federal Government has been blamed for its failure to put an end to the inferno at its Ororo-1 Well at OML95 in Ondo State, three years after the fire had burned continuously thus endangering the lives of the Awoye community in Ondo State. Speaking at the screening on Monday of a documentary […]
Keyamo directs NSIB to release investigative report United Airlines flight in 10 days
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to release investigative reports on Flight NUA0504 within 10 days. He said this on Monday in Abuja during a meeting he held with the leadership of the ministry and Heads of Agencies under the ministry. United […]
Adeleke reiterates commitment to good governance, democratic dividends
Gov. Ademola Adeleke, of Osun State has reiterated his commitment to good governance and more democratic dividends for economic growth and development in the state. The governor, represented by his Commissioner for Information, Mr Kolapo Alimi, made the promise in Osogbo at an event organised at the state’s secretariat to mark his one […]
Aliyu hails Appeal Court judgment affirming his election as Sokoto governor
Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has hailed the Court of Appeal judgment affirming his election. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Malam Abubakar Bawa, the governor said the judgment was a testament to Nigeria’s impartial and just judiciary. The governor attributed the victory to the will of Almighty Allah, saying, “We view […]
Zenith Bank light-up Adeogun Street for Yuletide Season
In a splendid display, Zenith Bank heralded the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 25 November 2023. The Light-Up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of the bank, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu. This year’s Light Up Ceremony, the 17th of its […]
