Africa: Ideologies and Narrations
By Toyin Falola Africa’s history cuts across the ancient period, precolonial formations, slavery, colonial, post-colonial, and developmental stages hatched and told by both African and foreign scholars. Today, countless materials exist on Africa from the beginning of humankind down to the 21st-century realities. While these multiple documentations and narrations signify an interesting deal for […]
Atiku appoints Secondus, Anyim, Oyinlola as advisers for presidential campaign
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appointed Bukola Saraki and Pius Anyim, both former senate presidents, into his campaign council. Saraki and Anyim — who both contested the party’s presidential ticket but lost to Abubakar — were given the roles of “special envoy” and “special adviser”, respectively. Also, Uche Secondus, […]
AFRICAN LITERATURE SHOULD BE WRITTEN BY AFRICANS IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES, SAYS WA THIONG’O
By Wale Okediran Veteran Writer, Prof Ngugi Wa Thiong’o has reiterated his well-known position on the use of Language in African Literature with a new charge to African writers to write in African languages. In a correspondence addressed to Dr Wale Okediran the Secretary General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) […]
The Devil Caused Psquare Split- Paul
The half-brother of duo singers, Paul Okoye, has blamed “the devil” for Psquare breakup. Paul and Peter Okoye, his twin brother, parted ways in 2017. The separation was said to have followed a disagreement on the role of Jude Okoye, their older brother, as manager. Last November, they ended their nearly five-year feud and held […]
FG Orders VCs To Reopen Varsities, Commence Lecture
The Federal government has ordered vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the National Universities Commission (NUC) , Sam Onazi , on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. The letter which was addressed to […]
Declare Ekweremadu’s seat vacant now, Lawyer tells court
Ogochukwu Onyema, a lawyer, has asked the federal high court in Abuja to declare the seat of Ike Ekweremadu, senator representing Enugu west, vacant. Onyema contested the party’s ticket for the position in 2019 but lost to the former deputy senate president. Ekweremadu has been in detention in the UK since July. The senator and […]
Oil theft: PENGASSAN accuses military of connivance
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has accused the military for alleged connivance in high rate of crude oil theft in the country. The National President of PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, told the Senate panel’s investigation into oil lifting and theft chaired by Senator Akpan Bassey that the crime was a […]
FULL SPEECH: President Buhari Addresses World At UNGA 77
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday called on World Leaders to remain committed towards ensuring sustainable development. Buhari said this during his presentation at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) in New York, United States. Read the full speech below: Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, […]
ASUU Strike: FG Still Open To Negotiations- Labour Minister
The federal government says the order by the National Industrial Court directing the Academic Staff Union Universities(ASUU) to return to class room will not stop the negotiations with the lecturers on their demands. The minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige said this on Wednesday when members of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental […]
Banky W Signs Whitemoney To EME Record Label
Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W has signed the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 6, Whitemoney to his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment. Whitemoney made this known in tweet on Tuesday. “Now that we are in good hands, let the music flow. “EGWU” & “YOU BAD” drops: 23/09/22 Are You Ready????” he stated.
