Grammy Awards: Fela was a philosopher, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In a personally signed statement, the president described Fela as more than a musician, according to him, he was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom and a revolutionary force […]
TF at 73 Conference: Reflections, Part 3 Why I Write On Religion
By Toyin Falola Conference delegates posed many questions to me regarding my intellectual interests, work habits, career experiences, spirituality and magic, obsession with work and music, and many more. I promised that I would respond, but not to all of them. I was worried about the meta-narrative of a celebrity stature being accorded. I […]
Wike hands over 12 ambulances to FCT hospitals
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Thursday handed over 12 bee ambulances to FCT hospitals. Wike explained, during the handing over of the ambulances in Abuja, that the move was to support emergency services in the FCT health system. He said that the effort was proof that the […]
Court grants Yahaya Bello’s permission to go on pilgrimage
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted an application by former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj to observe the last 10 days of Ramadan in the Holy land. Justice Emeka Nwite granted application after the ex-governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, moved the motion […]
Yusuf approves appointments, promotions to strengthen governance
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved appointments and promotions aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery across key sectors. This was contained in a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, on Wednesday in Kano. He said that the appointments included: Abdulkadir Kankarofi as Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs; and Hajia Aisha Tamburawa […]
Senate to discuss Nigeria/U.S. security partnership behind closed doors, says Akpabio
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the lawmakers will be briefed on the Nigeria/U.S. security partnership behind closed doors. This followed a Point of Order on Privileges raised by Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) on Wednesday at plenary. Ningi had cautioned that any alleged foreign military strike on Nigerian territory without due constitutional process […]
African news agencies’ coalition will reframe Africa’s narrative, says NAN MD
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Mohammed Ali, has said growing cooperation among African news agencies under the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) will help project a more balanced and authentic image of the continent to the world. Ali stated this while speaking with journalists on […]
Nigeria has potential to be greatest country on earth, says Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth, if its citizens learn to tolerate and live in peace with one another. Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Jos, Plateau State, when he paid homage to the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau State Council of […]
2027 elections will be decided by performance, not rhetoric, APC declares
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the 2027 general elections will be determined by performance and leadership, not political rhetoric. The party was reacting to recent comments credited to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary and former Osun Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, on defections and the outcome of the […]
EFCC arraigns ex-BSIEC chairman, 10 others over alleged N1.1bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) Dr Tersoo Loko and 10 others over alleged N1.1 billion fraud. The Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC told the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi that the accused were arraigned on 30 counts charges […]
