I’ve no link or sympathy for Boko Haram, says Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has denounced reports linking him with the Boko Haram insurgent group. According to him, he has been preaching against the doctrines of Boko Haram and similar groups for a long time. A video at the weekend has gone viral alleging that he has been put on […]
A CONVERSATION WITH CHIEF EBENEZER OBEY-FABIYI, PART 1
PART 1 Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi: The Commander of Music, The Evangelist of Morals, and The Professor of Culture By Toyin Falola Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, whose name rings a bell in the Nigerian Juju music industry, is a veteran with great participatory culture in his contribution to the country’s political development through his music. In […]
Sanwo-Olu Approves Further Easing Of Restriction on Social Centres
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved further easing of restrictions on social centres across the State with immediate effect. The Governor gave the approval after due consultations and deliberations with relevant stakeholders and MDAs including the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Lagos State Safety Commission. The Commissioner […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR OLU OBAFEMI, PART 7 OF 7
PART 7 OF 7 PART A: THE INTERVIEW Does the African Diaspora have any role in the development of African nations—education and civilization? Africans in the Diaspora have options to make. They live in societies that are already in some socio-economic fulfilment. The infrastructure of good education subtends, the economy is by and large stabilized, […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR OLU OBAFEMI, PART 5
OLU OBAFEMI AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES PART A THE INTERVIEW (Unedited Transcript) What do you consider as the critical challenges facing the African Universities? The Universities in Africa suffer from two kinds of perception—exogenous and endogenous. The image that African universities have caught the world outside, especially in the […]
Ramadan 2021: NSCIA Asks Muslims To Look Out For New Moon
The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has advised Nigerians to look out for the new crescent(moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. The president of NSCIA, Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junnaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This […]
Southeast Governors Establish Regional Security Outfit. ‘Ebube Agu’
Governors from the South East have established a security outfit called ‘EBUBE AGU’. The security outfit was created as part of plans to checkmate the rising unrest in the region, stemming from an increase in criminal activities. In a communique issued by the governors, Ebube Agu will oversee and monitor the activities of vigilante groups […]
IBB Annulled June 12 Election Due To Bad Belle- Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the June 12, 1993 presidential election presumably won by Chief MKO Abiola was annulled by former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida out of “bad belle” Babangida issued a proclamation that officially nullified the election adjudged to be one of the most credible poll Nigeria has ever had. Abiola, presidential candidate of […]
South African Rapper, AKA Loses Fiancee In Hotel Accident
South African rapper and songwriter, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, has lost his fiancee, Anele Tembe. Anele, 22 is reported to have died in the early hours of Sunday, following an accident at the Pepperclub Hotel in central Cape Town. AKA is yet to comment on Tembe’s death, however, police authorities say an […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its strike which commenced on April 1. The President of the Association, Uyilawa Okhuahesuyi made this known on Saturday. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige on Saturday said a Memorandum of Agreement(MoA) was signed after a conciliatory meeting between the federal government and representatives of […]
