Nigeria and the Multiplication of Chaos
By Toyin Falola Though the common assertion that “we live in unprecedented times” may be ambiguous, it has come to have a definite meaning for Nigerians in recent times. And no, the statement is not synonymous with the attainment of some scientific breakthrough or any positive achievement; rather it has come to be […]
Insecurity: Wake- Up, Nigerians Are Dying Under Your Watch, CAPPA Tells Buhari
*Says the buck stops at the President’s table The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has decried the level of insecurity in the country. It blamed the Federal Government and the security agencies for failing to anticipate and preempt the terrorist attack on the Kaduna Airport and the horrific attack on a Kaduna-bound […]
BREAKING: Tribunal Stops MultiChoice From Increasing DSTV, GoTV Tariffs
A Competition and Consumer Protection (CCP) tribunal sitting in Abuja has restrained MultiChoice Nigeria Limited from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and services. A three-member tribunal, presided over by Thomas Okosun, gave the order on Wednesday following an ex parte application moved by Festus Onifade, a legal practitioner, on behalf of himself and […]
Eguavoen Resigns As Super Eagles’ Techincal Adviser
Austin Eguavon has resigned as the Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. His resignation comes a few days after Nigeria lost to the Black Stars of Ghana in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. The match ended 1-1 draw but the Black Stars qualified for the World Cup based on the away goals […]
Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva’s Son Marriage Crashes After 3 Years
The marriage between Olu Jacob and Joke Silva’s son, Olusoji and his partner, Blessing has crashed. Blessing made this known in a now-deleted post while answering questions from her followers via her Instagram stories “Are you still married? my bro who is in the UK is madly in love with you,” a follower inquired. The UK […]
NIJ Honours Adebutu
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) will on Thursday hold a special convocation ceremony to confer a fellowship award on one of Nigeria’s business magnate and philanthropists, Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, OON, CON. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the institute’s Public Relations Officer, Tolulope Ojemuyiwa According to the statement, the event which […]
US Announces Dropbox Visa Service In Abuja
The United States embassy in Nigeria has announced drop box service or interview waiver for visa application renewal in Abuja This was disclosed in a statement issued by the embassy on Wednesday. The dropbox which started in Lagos in February, will take effect in Abuja from March 30. Those who are eligible for this program […]
Ogbomoso kingmakers pick RGGC Pastor as Soun
Kingmakers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State have reportedly picked a Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Jesus House Washington DC Parish, Pastor Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, as the new Soun. He is billed to succeed Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi who died last year at 95 after reigning for almost 50 years. Pastor Olaoye […]
Kaduna-Abuja rail services suspended
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has temporarily suspended its service along the Abuja-Kaduna route. This is coming less than 24 hours after suspected terrorists threw bombs on the rail tracks. The Corporation made the announcement on Tuesday morning. It made this announcement on Tuesday morning. Kaduna has witnessed renewed attacks by terrorists who at the […]
2023: Wike Declares For President
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2023 general election. Wike announced his decision on Sunday when he visited Benue to consult stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the state. “If you’re running in an election, power isn’t given for free; it is taken. […]
