Makinde, Soun, others to attend 10th anniversary to mark Gen Adekunle’s death
*Institutes Benjamin Adekunle Memorial Lecture The children and extended family of the late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle have unveiled plans to mark the 10th Anniversary of the late hero’s passing with events in Lagos, Ogbomoso and Abuja. A statement on behalf of the family by Mrs Busola Olagunju (nee Adekunle) said the Oyo State Governor, Mr. […]
Patriots raise Constitution Committee, name Kila as chairman
The Patriots, an eminent group of Nigerians led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku has named an Advocacy Committee for the Actualisation of the Peoples Constitution. The 17-member committee Is led by Prof Anthony Kila the renowned political economist and professor of strategy and development. The Committee’s task will be to engage major stakeholders and members of […]
Inyang wins Toyin Falola Prize
Divine Inyang Titus has been announced as the 2024 Toyin Falola Prize winner with his entry “Fibers from the Deep” A statement by the organisers said, “Divine becomes the second Nigerian to win this prestigious prize, after Abdulrahim Hussani (2022). His narrative introduces us to Ikem, a deeply conflicted protagonist navigating existential dilemmas, family turmoil, […]
Digital encode, NeuRaL AI, NiRA back NITRA ICT growth conference 4.0
By Patrick Aigbokhan Leading Cyber security and Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) company, Digital Encode and Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm, NeuRaL AI, has indicated an interest in collaborating with the ICT industry media body, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), on its forthcoming annual multi-stakeholder conference. Also partnering with NITRA for this year’s event will […]
TECNO unveils POP9 smartphone version
By Patrick Aigbokhan TECNO has unveiled its POP9 version bringing advanced features to everyone at an affordable price. According to the manufacturers, with the TECNO POP9, everyone can enjoy high-quality mobile experiences, and even those on a tight budget can keep up with the latest tech upgrades. One of the standout features of the TECNO […]
Tinubu, Abdulsalam task judiciary on justice for all
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged members of the judiciary not to be deterred in their commitment to their constitutional mandate of ensuring justice. President Tinubu gave the charge at the public presentation of the autobiography of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the retired Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Woman sets self-ablaze after divorce
A 40-year-old woman, (name withheld) set herself on fire after her husband divorced her in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State. DSP Lawan Shiisu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse, on Friday. He said the woman, who resides in Garin Mallam village, poured […]
Matawalle to CDS: Fish out killers of Sokoto district head
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has urged the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen, Christopher Musa to fish out the killers of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State. He gave the charge in a statement on Friday in Abuja, by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Information and Public […]
Sanwo-Olu to declare open conference of communication scholars and professionals
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is to declare the 11th Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals (ACSPN) open on September 4, 2024. The two-day event is billed for the Airport Hotel, Ikeja. The governor who is the Special Guest of Honour and Chief Host for the two-day event is to set the tone for […]
FG reiterates commitment to promoting peace, security
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment towards strengthening it efforts to counter terrorism, prevent tragedy and promote peace and security in the country. Ribadu, represented by Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, disclosed this during the commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the victims […]
