VON DG tackles Atiku over 2023 election
The Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has said moves by Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, to reconcile with the Governor Nyesom Wike-led G-5 governors is a futile effort. He said in a statement in Abuja it was wrong for the former vice president to think […]
I Will Abolish Security Vote- Kwankwaso
The Presidential Candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says he would abolish the security votes of elected as the president Kwankwaso said this on Sunday during the People Townhall organized by Channels Television Security vote which is unconstitutional was usually allocated to some states and other agencies to fight insecurity. According to estimates by […]
Sanwo-Olu’s Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde Loses Wife
Tayo Ayinde, chief of staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu of Lagos has lost his wife, Adedoyin Ayinde(nee Ojora) to the cold hands of death. Her death was confirmed in a statement jointly issued by the Ayinde and Ojora families on Sunday. According to the statement, Adedoyin died after a brief illness “Princess Adedoyin lived […]
‘Lagoon jumper’ is DSS staff
The woman who jumped into the Lagos Lagoon on Thursday has been identified as Adetutu Adedokun, a staff member of the Department of State Services. According to Channels Television, sources in the office revealed that Adedokun was said to be an unarmed combat instructor. It was also said that she recently got engaged. […]
Ribadu backs Tinubu, says he’s most sellable candidate
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, has said that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is the most sellable of those vying for the presidency in the 2023 elections. He, however, warned the party not to underrate the candidates of other political parties ahead of the […]
Court sacks Taraba lawmaker over defection
A Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, Taraba State has sacked Senator Emmanuel Bwacha representing Taraba South for defecting to the All Progressives Congress. Delivering the judgement in a suit brought before the court by the Peoples Democratic Party, Justice Simon Amobeda ordered Bwacha to immediately vacate his seat as a Senator. The […]
Plateau: Two abducted clerics regain freedom
Two clerics Nuhu Bakwa and his pastor friend, who were abducted on Monday by gunmen in Plateau State, have regained their freedom. The two were released on Thursday night after their relatives paid an undisclosed amount as ransom. The two clergymen were abducted at Bisichi in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau […]
Prince Yemisi Shyllon: Protecting Arts, Preserving History, and Promoting Peace
By Toyin Falola On December 3, 2022, the Pan-Atlantic University will confer an honorary doctorate on Prince Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon in recognition of his immense and impactful work in the furtherance and promotion of Nigerian art. Prince Shyllon’s commitment to art and engineering is legendary. I am addicted to the two television programs he […]
Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari is away in the UK for a routine medical check-up. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari and National Security Adviser, […]
COUNTERTERRORISM, TECHNOLOGY, AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
By Toyin Falola Undoubtedly, Africa has a persistent issue with insecurity. Terrorist groups like Boko Haram and Al-Shabab have continued to endanger the security of people’s lives and property as well as the survival of democratic governance in Africa. Unsurprisingly, the threat of terrorism has put Africa’s collective development and growth in even greater jeopardy. […]
