Deby’s Son To Take Over As New Chad President
The son of late Idriss Deby of Chad, Mahamat Deby is set to take over as new president of the country. In a charter released by Chad’s presidency on Wednesday, said the 37 -year -old Mahamat, who was named transitional leader of a military council on Tuesday, will “occupy the functions of the president of […]
Students Shisha Video: Incident Reinforces Need to Ban Sale of Tobacco Products Near Schools – CAPPA
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Lagos State Government on its decision to rehabilitate the five students smoking shisha in recent viral video but wants the state government to complement that action by enforcing the ban on the sale of tobacco products near schools as contained in the National Tobacco […]
A new look and insight into the history of Yoruba
History is more than the facticity of what happened…. It is also about what it meant to those who lived the experience and what it has meant to the generations of descendants – Prof Akinwumi Ogundiran The title of the book The Yoruba: A New History, is in itself a provocative one that would arouse […]
A CONVERSATION WITH EBENEZER OBEY-FABIYI, PART 4
Ebenezer Obey: A Humble Custodian of Morals By Toyin Falola (This is the first report on the interview conducted with Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi on April 18, 2021. With viewers on three platforms now at over 16,000, there is a strong loyalty between him and his admirers. For its entire recording, see https://youtu.be/nAJbdi0nJUw) […]
Veteran filmmaker, Ladi Ladebo, dies at 78
One of Nigeria’s early film maker, Ladi Ladebo is dead. He was 78. He died on Friday, April 16 2021 in London. A statement from thef family by Precious Ladebo Osagie reads: “With gratitude to God for a life well lived, we announce the passing on to glory of our dearly beloved husband, father and […]
Shisha video: Incident reinforces need to ban sale of tobacco products near schools, says CAPPA
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has lauded the Lagos State Government on its decision to rehabilitate the five students caught on video smoking shisha in a recent viral video. It, however, wants the state government to complement the action by enforcing the ban on the sale of tobacco products near schools as […]
Deby’s Death Will Create Vacuum In Fighting Boko Haram- Buhari
President Muhammed Buhari has expressed sadness over the sudden and tragic death of President Idriss Deby, former Chad President. Buhari said he was shocked and devastated by the sudden death of the African leader on the battle front to defend the sovereignty of his country. He said Deby’s was a friend of Nigeria and his […]
BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Private University Students In Kaduna
Unidentified gunmen have abducted unknown number of students from Green field University in Kaduna state. Sources confirmed that the gunmen attacked the school around midnight on Tuesday. They were said to have opened fire to scare away residents before kidnapping the students. The number of abducted students is yet to be ascertained, a security guard […]
Chadian President, Idriss Deby Dies
President of Chad, Idriss Deby is dead. He was reported to have died on Tuesday, a day after he won re-election for a sixth term in office. His death was confirmed in a statement from the Chadian national army on Tuesday. The Chadian national army confirmed his death from gunshot injuries on Tuesday. The army […]
Ondo Guber: Tribunal To Deliver Judgement Between Akeredolu, Jegede Today
The Ondo State Election Tribunal sitting in Akure will today deliver judgment in the case between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu , SAN of All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Eyitayo Jegede. Governor Akeredolu emerged the winner of the October 10 , 2020 gubernatorial election for second term in office, but his rival, […]
