Subomi Balogun dies at 89
The founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Mr Subomi Balogun is dead. He died in London Friday morning. Mr Balogun celebrated his 89th birthday in March. He was an alumnus of Igbobi College and studied law at the London School of Economics. The deceased practised as a lawyer in the regional justice […]
Tea promotes cultural exchange among countries, says Chinese Cultural Counselor
Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of China Cultural Center in Nigeria (CCCNIG), has said that tea brings people together and promotes cultural exchanges among countries. He said this at an event on “Tea for Harmony” at the Yaji Cultural Salon in Abuja. The event was hosted by the Ministry […]
Mbang told truth to power, dared consequences – Akande
The Bishop of Diocese of Lagos West, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Rt. Rev. Oluyinka Akande, has extolled the virtues of the first Prelate of the church, the late Dr Sunday Mbang. In a statement, Akande said that Mbang served his Maker with everything in him. “He was fearless, always ready to tell people the truth, […]
Questions of Ownership of Benin Treasures
By Peju Layiwola Many persons thought the period of colonialism was long over! Western reportage about handling the return of Benin treasures by the Federal Government of Nigeria shows a lack of sensitivity and understanding of the cultures looted of their valuable cultural materials. These careless remarks do not show respect for our democratic structures. […]
10th NASS: Respect party decision, APC chieftain tells members
Alhaji Sabo Mohammed, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, has appealed to party faithful vying for leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly (NASS) to put their personal interest aside for national and party unity. He made the call in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Bauchi while reacting […]
Court remands Seun Kuti for additional four days
A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday granted an application for an extension of remand of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti for additional four days. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until May 22. Mr Simon Lough (SAN), who led a police legal team to the court, had moved the application. […]
Anambra attack: Police name nine U.S. Consulate personnel
The Police Command in Anambra has released names of nine U.S. Consulate personnel from Lagos involved in Tuesday’s brutal attack which claimed seven lives at Ogbaru area of the state. Mr Echeng Echeng, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra made the disclosure at a news conference at the command’s headquarters in Amawbia on Thursday. He […]
Digging Deep: Cynthia Mbamalu on the Nigeria 2023 Elections
By Toyin Falola Expectations breed disappointment and in the case of Nigeria’s 2023 elections, this saying was brought to the fore, yet again. Nigerians — hopeful for a change and expectant of a new approach in the conduct of elections in their country — soon had their hopes dashed when the promised use of technology […]
FG restates commitment to fight cancer
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to improve healthcare for cancer patients. Prof. Usman Aliyu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research And Treatment (NICRAT), made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja. He said that government was making concerted efforts to ensure that cancer patients get better treatment and care against […]
10th Speaker: We are unruffled over adoption of open ballot voting – ‘G7’ member
Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau), a member of the ‘G-7’ says his group remain unruffled in spite of a change in the House rules that now allow open ballot voting. Gagdi, the Chairman, House Committee on Navy said this while speaking with newsmen on sundry issues ahead of the June 5 inauguration of 10th National Assembly in […]
