Ex-presidential aide advocates death penalty to combat corruption
Mr Okoi Obono-Obla, Chairman, Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Property under former President Muhammadu Buhari, has advocated for a death sentence for proven corrupt individuals in Nigeria. Obono-Obla made the call in his keynote address during the 16th Ralph Opara Memorial Lecture, organised by the National Association of Seadogs in Calabar on […]
UNILORIN gets 20 new professors, 31 new readers
The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has approved 20 new professors and 31 readers in various faculties of the institution. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Ilorin by the Registrar of UNILORIN, Mr Mansur Alfanla. He explained that 20 readers were promoted to the professorial level, while 31 senior […]
Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy award, applauds other music stars
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. On behalf of the entire nation, President Tinubu lauded the singer for her unique artistry, which has brought pride to Nigeria […]
REPRONIG takes awareness campaign to UNILAG
By Tosin Akeredolu In a significant move towards fostering intellectual property awareness, the Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria (REPRONIG) team, led by Chairman Gbadega Adedapo, paid a sensitization visit to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The REPRONIG delegation was received by UNILAG’s top management, led by Prof. (Mrs) Ayodele Atsenuwa, […]
Evans The Kidnapper Now Teacher In Prison
By Esi-ife Arogundade The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Thursday, January 30, 2025, heard that convicted billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, is now a teacher. This revelation came to light while Evans approached the court to consider his application for a plea bargain. His new lawyer, Chief Emefo Etudo, made […]
Soun, Commissioner mull Ogbomoso progress
The Governor Seyi Makinde administration has installed more traditional rulers than any other Administration either in the old or new Oyo State. This was stated by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, at the third edition of the Ogbomoso Digital Economy Summit held at the Great Hall, Ladoke Akintola University, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso. […]
Ibadan funfair tragedy: Oyo warns against unregulated Valentine’s Day celebrations
The Oyo State Government has warned corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning grandiose celebrations to mark St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to rules and regulations by the government. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, noted that many broadcast stations have been airing adverts and promotions inviting people to […]
Speaking truth to power: A review of Gbemisola Adeoti’s Stoning the Wind
By Toyin Falola The principle of equality is theoretically recognized as one of the fundamental foundations of democracy. Over the years, scholars have argued that equality prevents marginalization, and that the absence of marginalization signifies the existence of egalitarianism. It is in this context that Gbemisola Adeoti’s anthology, Stoning the Wind, flourishes and is to […]
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Court Defers Arraignment of Former NHIS Boss to February 3
Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 rescheduled to Monday, February 3, 2025 the arraignment of Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had on Wednesday, January 29, 2024 arrested Yusuf and […]
