Reflections on Onyeka Onwenu, the “Elegant Stallion”
One of Nigeria’s music icons, Onyeka Onwenu died on July 30, 2024, after a concert in Lagos. Jebose Azuka, one of the leading entertainment writers of the eighties writes a tribute to a great soul. Today, Nigeria mourns the loss of a beloved creative talent, Onyeka Onwenu. Rather than focusing on her passing, I’d like […]
The River Benue: Nigeria and its National Development
By Toyin Falola I offer this piece on the occasion of the outstanding initiative by Benue State University, which is organizing a major conference on African rivers between July 28th and 31st. A highly focused thematic conference is the best in the academy, bringing together those who work on the same subject. I now rarely […]
Tinubu mourns Iwuanyanwu
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who passed away on Thursday. Chief Iwuanyanwu was the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. He was an accomplished businessman and notable politician. President Tinubu condoles with the Imo State Government, the friends and associates of the deceased, and Ndi Igbo […]
Tinubu receives U.S. Ambassador, underscores importance of sustaining democracy
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja emphasized the importance of sustaining democracy, its norms and institutions, noting that protests are an integral part of democracy, but that no government will condone demonstrations that lead to the destruction of lives and property. The President spoke at the Presidential Villa when he received a Letter of […]
Nigeria’s economy on the path of recovery, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the nation’s economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery and assures citizens that his administration will do more to meet their needs. In a meeting with traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, […]
I have no cabal or sponsors to compensate, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms, saying his campaign was self-sponsored, without strings, or indebtedness to any individual or institution. The President, who received a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau, at the State House on Thursday, said his victory at […]
Tinubu receives Chinese envoy, lauds Nigeria-China relations
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja received the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Chen Xiaodong, and commended the partnership between Nigeria and China. He told the Chinese envoy, “For us, it is a new beginning with you. A relationship that has lasted over 50 years must be […]
Chargeback Dispute: Court Orders Fidelity Bank To Deposit N811m
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos has ordered Fidelity Bank to immediately deposit N811,174,229.25 to the Chief Registrar of the court, which is the principal amount claimed by a fintech company, Shago Payments Limited against the bank. The judge directed that the said sum be held in trust in an interest-yielding account […]
Oronsaye Report: Filmmakers appeal against proposed wind-down of NFVCB
Stakeholders in the Nigerian film industry have appealed to the Federal Government not to wind down the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) as it begins implementation of Oronsaye Report. The filmmakers, who made the appeal in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, said NFVCB should be […]
Death toll rises to five in Lagos building collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the death toll in the building collapse at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland area of the state had risen to five people. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said the total number […]
