2023 election is about candidates not political parties , says Dalung
Mr. Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, has said the 2023 general election is about the quality of candidates and not their political parties. The former minister who is a Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for Langtang North/Langtang South Federal Constituency, stated this in Jos when he interacted with journalists. […]
Accident: PDP directs flags to fly at half-mast in honour of 16 members in Plateau
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday directed that party flags at the National Secretariat in Abuja be flown at half-mast in honour 16 members who died at the weekend in a motor accident in Plateau State. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja said the […]
Number of murdered journalists now on the rise, says UNESCO
After several years of consecutive decline, the number of journalists killed worldwide rose to 86 last year from 55 in 2021, representing a 36 per cent rise, the UN cultural organisation UNESCO reported on Monday. More than half the murders occurred in Latin America and the Caribbean, with most media workers killed in Mexico, […]
100 days: ValueJet to expand operations, plans to acquire more aircraft
Nigerian start-up airline, ValueJet has concluded plans to begin flight services to Jos, even as the carrier is keeping an eye on some other routes it plans to service.The carrier has also unveiled its expansions plans that would see it spread its wings to other key destinations. Consequently, ValueJet is working on how to cut […]
WHO recommends use of masks in public as COVID-19 resurges
As part of a continuous process of reviewing COVID-19 response, treatment, and management, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has said that nose masks continue to be a key tool against COVID-19 and continues to recommend the use of masks by the public in specific situations. In a new update, the WHO recommends use of […]
Soludo denies ordering removal of Labour Party’s campaign billboard
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has denied reports that he gave orders for the removal of political billboards mounted in the state. The governor’s statement was hinged on the pulling down of campaign billboards of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi and that of the party’s senatorial candidate for Anambra Central, […]
Popular Actor, Papa Ajasco is Dead
Popular Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, is dead. His death was confirmed by a theatre practitioner, Husseini Shaibu, via his Twitter handle on Sunday. He wrote, “I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist, former Music Instructor with #NATIONALTROUPE and one time stand in for the ‘Papa Ajasco’ character on […]
My Battle With A Rare Disease- Peace Anyiam-sigwe
By Peace Anyiam-Osigwe On her Birthday in 2021, celebrated AMAA Founder, Poet, Script Writer, Filmmaker, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, MFR, gave an inkling, in writing, into the disease which finally, perhaps, took her life. Titled “God’s Tattooed Tattoo”, she wrote on her courageous over 10-year struggle with the ill-health. She passed away on January 9, 2023 […]
Chevron says no plans to exit Nigeria
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has said it is not planning to exit Nigeria, restating its commitment to the country. The oil major said in a statement on Thursday that a media report had alleged that it planned to exit Nigeria. “Please note that the allegation is untrue and does not represent the position […]
Celebrating Professor Bolanle Awe at 90: A Pioneer and Towering Influence
By Toyin Falola Welcome to the big feast in honor of Professor Bolanle Awe! We start on January 28 with a social celebration organized by family and friends. Next, Professor Dele Layiwola is presenting a festschrift in the months ahead. And the “queen” of all the events, a major collaborative partnership by the University […]
