Elections will go on, Lai Mohammed assures
The Federal Government on Tuesday assured citizens that the general elections will hold as scheduled next month. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the assurance at the 17th edition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s scorecard series from 2015-2023 in Abuja. The minister’s assurance came in the wake of the Independent National […]
Lagos-Sango-Ota-Abeokuta expressway to be reconstructed in 18 months, says Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said that the highway that links Lagos to Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital will be constructed in the next 18 months for smooth movement of vehicles and passengers within the axis of the State. Abiodun, who assured residents that concrete agreement would be reached between both […]
BREAKING: AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is Dead
The Founder of the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is dead. According to reports, Anyiam-Osigwe gave up the ghost at St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos after being in a coma since Saturday Her death was confirmed some of her colleagues inclduing notable movie maker, Zik Zulu who broke the news. “Our President, Peace, has […]
Electricity consumers demand reversal of new tariff hike
The recent increase in electricity tariff by power distribution companies, as approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, shows that the Federal Government and Discos are taking Nigerians for granted, power sector experts and consumer groups have said. Speaking on the issue on Sunday, they demanded the Federal Government to order the power distribution […]
We never denied Labour Party venue for rally, says Delta
The Delta State Government has said contrary to reports, it never denied the Labour Party venue for their Presidential Campaign rally in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu in a statement on Sunday said the party never applied officially for any venue and was denied. He said a representative of […]
Ayo, Omo Olukotun, O dabo!
By Olu Obafemi Ore re ti gbo Oba re re Aghoin bo. No matter for how long The wanderer of the forest Will roam and roam But return it must. Ore re tigbo. Ayo, You have crossed numerois brooks, Bare- footed, you have allowed the weeds, Blown by the gentle caress of the […]
Lagos-Ibadan highway: FRSC warns one-way drivers
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists against route violations as construction work resumes on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The Ogun Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Ahmed Umar, gave the warning while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Ota, Ogun State. Umar […]
Obi promises to raise power distribution to 20,000MWTs in four years
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has promised to raise Nigeria’s electricity distribution to 20,000 megawatts within the first four years of his administration, if elected President on February 25th. Obi disclosed this while speaking at the People’s Town Hall meeting hosted by Channels Television on Sunday. The current […]
Ayo Olukotun: Everything Will Rest
By Toyin Falola Prof Olukotun The yellow ball of the sky sits on the clouds, watching mortal affairs Some say the sun has blessed their day when it shines Others complain it is too harsh It retreats and goes home into the skies after its job is done. The silvery pageant of the night; […]
TF at 70: A Heart Full of Appreciation
By Toyin Falola For many people, age 70 is a point of celebration. They invite several individuals to felicitate with them for what they have been through, what they have achieved, and all that has happened in seven decades. It is worth the celebration. Casting one’s mind back to every single moment and drawing out […]
