Lead City University: The Leap of Success
BY Toyin Falola In every human’s genetic makeup is the desire to succeed, to excel in their chosen endeavour, and be seen as someone who knows what they want and how to get it. Success, for humans, brings a strong sense of fulfilment and achievement. Yet, this same success is never a happenstance […]
Tunde Odunlade and the Evolution of Nigeria’s Contemporary Art Scene
BY Toyin Falola Nigeria boasts of a considerably old and long history of art tradition–painting, sculpture, carving, weaving and poetry—with some, like the famous Nok culture (1500 BC), reaching back thousands of years. Other established antique art cultures from Nigeria include those of Igbo-Ukwu (900AD), Ife (1100-1450AD), Benin (1440AD), Esie (1200-1500AD) and Owo (1500AD). […]
Lagos Govt Whitepaper on #EndSARS Report is a Dance on the Blood of Victims
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has described the Lagos State Government White Paper on the report of the Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters as an insult to the dead and the sensibilities of victims of the Lekki tollgate shooting which happened on 20 October […]
BREAKING: COVID-19: Nigeria Records First Case of Omicron Variant
The Nigerian government has said a case of the dangerous Omicron variant of coronavirus has been recorded in the country. Accoridng to Nigeria Centre for Disease Centre (NCDC), the Omicron variant was identified in two travellers from South Africa last week through genomic sequencing of positive samples by the centre The public health agency […]
Subsidy Removal Is Necessary For Nigeria’s Economy To Stand- Muda Yusuf
Former Director-General of Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muda Yusuf says the removal of fuel subsidy is necessary for the nation’s economy to stand. Last week, the federal government had announced the removal of subsidy and replace it will a monthly N5, 000 transport stipend to about 40 million poor Nigerians Speaking during […]
Only Accreedited Government Orphanages Will Benefit From N250m Donation – Davido
Afro music star, David Adeleke better known as Davido says the N250m fund s will be distributed to only registered government orphanage homes. The singer made the announcement across his social media platform on Monday. According to the singer , the registration for the donated funds has begun and will end on Thursday, December 3, […]
Jack Dorsey Resigns As Twitter CEO
Co-founder and chief executive officer of Twitter, Jack Dorsey says he has resigned from the company. Dorsey announced his resignation in a statement on Monday. In his exit note, Dorsey said Parag Agrawal, the company’s chief technical officer will take over as new CEO “I’ve decided to leave Twitter because I believe the company is […]
Messi Wins 2021 Ballon d’ OR
Lionel Messi has won the 2021 Ballon d’Or for a record seven times in a row. Messi was announced as the winner of the men’s award at the prestigious awards ceremony held in Paris, France. The Argentine forward defeated Robert Lewandowski and 30 other contenders on the list to clinch the prize. Bayern Munich and […]
Manchester United Appoint Ralf Rangnick As Interim Manager
Manchester United have appointed Ralf Rangnick as their Interim Manager The English club made the announcement on Monday, adding that Ragnick will function as Interim Manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements. The 63-year -old Germean takes over fro Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who was sacked in Novemmber 21 over a […]
Nigeria Records 58 New Cases Of Coronavirus
Nigeria has recorded 58 new cases of coronavirus bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 213, 982. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the new figure on Saturday, adding that no deaths were recorded. According to the agency, the latest positive results were recorded in nine states and the federal capital […]
