COP26 is “most exclusive” climate negotiations since Paris Agreement – African CSOs
Civil society and grassroots organisations from Africa have described the Climate negotiations in Glasgow which ended yesterday as the “most exclusive” COP since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2016. They insist that the lofty promises and glowing speeches made by world leaders including United States president, Joe Biden, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, […]
Pathways to Nigeria’s Future: A Review of Toyin Falola’s Understanding Modern Nigeria
By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi Nigeria has often been of keen interest to the international community. It is the most populous black nation in the world, has a vast deposit of oil and mineral resources, a sizeable youthful population, and despite its constant flip-flops remains one of the largest economies in Africa. Given its backward turn of […]
How my childhood influence my love for Afrobeat -Mide SF
……Germany based Mide SF speaks on music career, Nigeria music industry Agunbiade Joseph Temidayo is a Germany-based Nigerian artist. The fastest growing hip-hop singer, whose stage name is Mide SF, has gradually change the landscape of the music industry with his songs. Mide SF, in a chat from his base in Munich, Germany, recounts his […]
Lokoja: Reminisces of History and Culture
Gratitude Speech Following the Award of a D.Litt. Honorary Doctorate from the Federal University, Lokoja By Toyin Falola On this glorious day, November 13, 2021, I reminisce on my memories of Lokoja and how they form a part of an ever-growing history of the Meeting Point, the capital city of Kogi State, Nigeria. As I […]
I Acted Badly, Forgive Me – Annie Ibibia Apologies To Tubaba
Annie Idibia, has apologised to her musician husband, Innocent Idibia better known as Tu Baba over what her outburst on their marriage have caused him. In September, the actress had called 2baba out on social media for allegedly spending nights with one of his two baby mamas under the guise of seeing his children. The […]
Afenifere Does Not Believe In Secession- Adebanjo
The pan socio-political group, Afenifere,says it does not believe in secession and disintegration of Nigeria but demands true federalism to address the country’s challenges The leader of the group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo said this on Thursday while speaking to journalists. “We are not anarchists; we are not secessionists. We recognise that there is a democratically-elected […]
Police Arrest 14 Suspects Linked To Invasion Of Odili’s Home
The Police on Thursday said it has arrested 14 suspects in connection with the invasion of the residence of Mary Odili, supreme court judge. The Police PRO, Frank Mba said in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Mba, while parading the suspects , accused them of forging documents that were used in securing a […]
Naira Appreciates To N530/$ At Parallel mMarket
The naira has continued its gain against the dollar at the parallel market, closing at N530/$1 compared to N540 per dollar it was in the morning of Thursday. The figure is N10 or 1.8 percent higher than the N540 it traded on Wednesday According to street who patronized the forex markets in Lagos, the naira […]
Soludo Celebrates Victory, Says It Reflects The Will of the People
Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, said his victory in the 2021 Anambra Governorship Election is the will of the people of Anambra. He stated this during his acceptance speech shortly after he was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission on […]
A CONVERSATION WITH OBA LAMIDI ADEYEMI III, PART 2
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III: On History, his Kingdom, and the Yoruba By Toyin Falola This is the interview report with the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on October 24, 2021. For the transcripts, see: Facebook: https://fb.watch/8RtsH8UVn8/ and YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=S-MEj8qr0ls History is innocent to the […]
