Twitter: Lawan disagrees with Buhari
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has disagreed with President Muhammadu Buhari over the ban placed on the micro blogging and social network platform Twitter. He said Nigeria and Twitter need one another, and called for amicable resolution of the disagreement. Speaking at an event to mark the second anniversary of the 9th Senate, he observed, […]
NBC: Idachaba out, Ilelah in
*Buhari sacks NBC DG In a surprise move that has thrown the communication sector into a limbo, President Muhammadu Buhari has refused to confirm the appointment of the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Prof Armstrong Idachaba. He was appointed acting Director-General of the commission replacing Modibbo Kawu who was suspended for alleged […]
Kaduna: Gunmen abduct students, lecturers at Bamali Polytechnic
Gunmen have attacked Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State. The abductors who struck on Thursday took away some students, lecturers and their families. An official of Kaduna Sate Vigilance Service told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that some students of the institution were also injured. The official, who did not give details, said the […]
Buhari blames unemployment for Boko Haram
*Challenges youths to secure the nation *Says IPOB will be crushed President Muhammadu Buhari has said the war against Boko Haram is being hindered by the high rate of poverty and unemployment across the country, especially in the north-eastern states. In a special interview on Arise TV, he observed that the poverty in those states, […]
BREAKING: FG Declares Monday, June 14 Public Holiday
The Federal government has declared Monday, June as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy day The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola made this known in a statement on Wednesday by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuiab Belgore The statement read in part, “The Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion and urged all citizens […]
Buhari Inaugurates Lagos -Ibadan Railway Project
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the commercial operations of the Lagos-Ibadan railway project at the Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station, Ebute Metta, Lagos. Buhari described the project as another milestone in the drive of his Administration to revitalize the railway system and establish it as a choice mode of transportation for both passengers and freight. […]
CONVERSATION WITH DR. BISI ADELEYE-FAYEMI, PART 1
Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi: Women’s rights activist and community mobilizer By Toyin Falola Dr. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi is defined by her versatility, in addition to her compassionate dispositions in favor of altruistic humanitarian services. A woman always brimming with energy, Dr. Adeleye-Fayemi exemplifies a capability that is generally rare among her contemporaries— the ability to multitask with efficiency, […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PRINCE YEMISI SHYLLON, PART 4
Elevating Africa: The Collections in the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art By Toyin Falola Africa is often viewed with a degrading lens by other continents, especially by those in the West. This notion is not independent of the slowed development of the continent since the mass independence of African countries from colonial rule. Many issues […]
VIDEO: Protester Slaps French President Macron In The Face
A video that surfaced online where French President Macron Emmanaul was slapped in the face by protesters has gone viral on social media. Macron was seen in the video being assaulted on Tuesday. Macron had emerged from a building and walked towards the crowd to talk to them when a man pulled him close and […]
Twitter Ban: Reps To Invite Lai Mohammed For Investigation
Members of the House of Representatives have said it will invite the Minister of Culture and Information, Lai Mohammed for investigation on the legality of the Twitter ban by the Federal Government The House reached the decision during the plenary on Tuesday. The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila directed the House Committees on Justice, […]
