Courts okays detention of Mamu
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a prayer by the Department of State Services (DSS) to detain the former terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, for 60 more days. Justice Nkeonye Maha, in a short ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by counsel for the DSS, Ahmed Magaji, granted the motion as prayed. The DSS […]
Buhari arrives Imo
President Muhammadu Buhari this morning arrived Imo State for the inauguration of three signature projects by Governor Hope Uzondinma. He arrived around 11am to a rousing welcome. Details to follow.
Monica Cheru on Rethinking African Literature
By Toyin Falola (This is the final interview report with a panel of African writers on August 7. For the transcripts: YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GN6IcDGTAzE Facebook: https://fb.watch/eLOPycx-MF/) In an earlier piece, I traced the historiography of African literature and wrote about anticipations of how the panelists at the last edition of the Toyin Falola […]
Court to hear FG’s suit against ASUU on Friday
The National Industrial Court has rescheduled hearing of the case of the federal government against the strike by the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) till September 16. Justice Polycarp Hamman adjourned the case to allow parties file necessary papers. He declined application to be joined filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and […]
Why Nigerian presidents fail
Sometime last month, a young Bolt driver asked me: “Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi… who should we vote for?” I’ve been asked similar questions many times by those who respect my views. I usually give them an analytical answer — devoid of emotions — by highlighting the strengths, weaknesses and chances of each […]
BBNaija: Doyin, Eloswag and Chomzy Evicted, As Multichoice Announces Level 3
Multichoice Nigeria has announced a new level in the Big Brother Naija Season 7- level 3. The new level was unlocked following the exit of Doyin, Eloswag and Chomzy from the house during the Sunday live eviction show. Speaking on the development , Busola Tejumola , the Executive Head of Content and West Africa channels […]
FG Drags ASUU To Talk, Says Negotiations Have Failed
The federal government has dragged Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to the National Industrial court over ongoing strike by the union which is in its seven month. In a statement on Sunday, the Head of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun, said the Federal Government took the […]
BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II Dies At 96
British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is dead. Queen Elizabeth died on Thursday at the age of 96 after more than 70 years on the throne. Her death was confirmed in a statement by the royal family. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this […]
2023: Don’t focus on federal elections alone, Fashola tells Nigerians
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has urged Nigerians to pay more attention to local elections in their domain during next year’s general and successive elections. According to him, rather than put all focus on the central elections and who becomes the next president, it was important that Nigerians divert their attention to […]
ASUU Strike: I’m In Internal Turmoil- Education Minister
The minister of education, Adamu Adamu, said the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is giving him anguish and internal crisis. Adamu stated this on Tuesday when he met with the vice-chancellors and pro-chancellors of federal universities to find a solution to the prolonged strike by the union Speaking at the meeting, […]
