Former Pope Benedict XVI Dies At 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict CVI has died at the age of 95. His death was announced by the Vatican on Saturday. The German-born late pope passed away on Saturday morning in his residence at the Vatican’s Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. Born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, he succeeded Pope John Paul II in 2005 and became the first pope […]
Pele’s lying in state, burial set for Monday, Tuesday
The burial of the late football legend Pele has been set for Monday and Tuesday. The wake will be held on Monday and his body will be laid to rest on Tuesday at his Santos home, where he enchanted the world, according to his former club. “The wake for the greatest footballer of all […]
ESTABLISHING A STABLE POLITICAL CULTURE
By Dul Johnson Even before the political party primaries produced their candidates there was a lot of anxiety as to what awaited the nation as regards the 2023 general elections. There were different reasons for the anxiety. Would the primaries produce credible and popularly accepted candidates? Were the elections going to hold or not? […]
Serve Me Breakfast! Part 2
By Toyin Falola Last night It was you and I and crackles and vodka And a sky full of stars It was two truths confessed I had cheated I did it for balance Brymo – “Without You” (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDj9wXHa3x0; https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDj9wXHa3x0&feature=youtu.be) Folakemi sat at the bar with Zain and Olivia, two of her friends. […]
Brazil Footbal Legend, Pele, Dies At 82
Brazilian football legend, Pele has died at the age of 82 He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. Pele was only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and […]
“Serve me Breakfast!” Part 1
By Toyin Falola When my friend, Dr Yemi Ijaola, Cardiologist at UCH, Ibadan, visited me some weeks ago in November, I offered to “serve her breakfast” and asked what she would like to eat. Her response was funny, converting my offer of food into conflict. Dr Ijaola has been one of my slang vocabulary […]
President Buhari’s Christmas Message 2022
I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family and friends, attend special carols and events, and generally relive the good moments of the year. In whatever circumstances […]
Shell Accepts To Pay €15m Compensation For Oil Spills In Niger Delta Communities
Four Nigerian farmers and their fellow villagers are to receive 15 million euros from the Nigerian subsidy of Shell as compensation for oil pollution in their villages. A leak detection system should prevent future oil spills. According to Friends of the Earth Nigeria, this historic victory at the courts and the acceptance of Shell to […]
BREAKING: Ibadan-Based Comedian, Peteru Dies At 35
A popular comedian, Tobi Owomoyela, a.k.a Peteru,, dies at age 35. He died on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained. He is survived by Bryan, his child, who is with his mother in the United States. His fans and followers have taken to social media to mourn […]
NPC recruitment portal for ad-hoc staff closes Dec 28 – Commissioner
The National Population Commission (NPC) says that its e-recruitment portal for ad hoc staff for the 2023 Population and Housing Census would close on Dec. 28. Mr Chidi Ezeoke, Federal Commissioner representing Anambra State in the Commission, said this at the opening of a 10-day Zonal Level Training of Principal Trainers on Monday in […]
