Sale Of Govt Assets Will Benefit Nigerians, Boost Economy – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, on Friday, said the Federal Government’s planned sale of public assets will benefit Nigerians and help to boost the economy. In an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Mrs Ahmed, who is also the Minister of Budget and National Planning, said some government assets are currently moribund and provide […]
El-Zakzaky’s Wife Contracts COVID-19 In Kaduna Prison, IMN
Zeenat, wife of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has reportedly contracted COVID-19 while in detention at the Kaduna Prison. IMN’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Musa said Zeenat tested positive twice on January 20,2021. Musa urged authorities of the Nigerian Correctional Service to allow El-Zakzaky’s wife to seek proper medical treatment in line with […]
Biden Reverses Trump’s Immigrant Visa Ban on Nigeria
Newly inaugurated US President Joe Biden has reversed the visa ban imposed on Nigeria by Donald Trump, his predecessor . Biden lifted the suspension his first day in office and directed the State Department to restart visa processing for individuals from Nigeria and other affected countries. Trump had issued a visa ban to countries who […]
Full Text: Job Biden’s Inaugural Speech
Chief Justice Roberts, Vice-President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice-President Pence. My distinguished guests, my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested a new and America has risen to the […]
Nigeria Looks Forward To Working With Biden, Harris- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the inauguration of Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of the United States of America. Buhari in a statement signe by his special assistant on media and publciity, Garba Shehu, expressed hope that their presidency would mark a strong point of cooperation and […]
Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th US President
Joe Biden was on Wednesday sworn in as the 46th President of the United States saying it is a new day in America. Biden who took the oath of office with a family bible, repeated after Chief Justice John Roberts that he will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. “It’s a […]
Buhari Raises Teachers Retirement From 60 to 65 Years
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved new retirement age for teachers in the country from 60years to 65 years. This was dsiclosed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, at the end of the council meeting in Abuja. In the meeting presided over by President MUahmmadu Buhari approved the bill: Harmonized Retirement Age for […]
A disgraceful exit to a dishonorable man
By Toyin Falola “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 (NIVUK) Like myself, many concluded four years ago that this con man, Donald Trump, whose name is now approaching that of Judas Iscariot in infamy, would be kicked out of the White House after just a term. Even before […]
A CONVERSATION WITH SEGUN ODEGBAMI PART 2
Mathematical 7 Goes on Stage: Segun Odegbami, Abeokuta, and the Making of “Ayinla” by Tunde Kelani Kelani and Odegbami ABEOKUTA: THE PATH TO “AYINLA” By Toyin Falola Without Abeokuta, Kelani’s movie on Ayinla Omowura would not have been possible. Segun Odegbami describes the connections thus: Abeokuta provided all the ingredients that created […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR KENNETH HARROW PART 3:
AFRICAN FILM: VIEWING A POSTMODERN EPISODE Son, brother, husband, colleague, teacher, mentor, friend Titles good enough even for the best of us On this occasion have fallen short Of expressing our deepest gratitude In recognition of such aptitude Devoted to a yearning multitude So, we come bearing ovation From Yaoundé, Dakar, and Ouagadougou […]
