Damilola Osunlakin: I lost My Son!
By Toyin Falola Amongst the many gifts fortune has bestowed upon Nigerians, carefree existence isn’t one of them. Whether or not this is peculiar to the populace, it has undoubtedly, won us the title of “one of the most resilient people on the planet.” One can argue that the most fortunate we have been, as […]
Prof Koya Ogen and the Innovations on Women Empowerment
By Toyin Falola In a world where labels and categories are rampant, it often takes belonging to a marginalised, oppressed, or misrepresented group of people to proffer beneficial solutions for that group or even work assiduously in its defence. This is because, in most cases, an outsider cannot fully conceptualise the experiences of the […]
Fuel subsidy now above N400bn monthly, says Kyari
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) has disclosed that the amount being spent as subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, had crossed N400 billion monthly. Malam Mele Kyari, NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the ongoing Final Cutover to NNPC Ltd., from being a corporation. […]
FG says no plan for Interim government
The Federal Government on Friday debunked the claim in certain quarters that a Presidency cabal was working toward an Interim National Government (ING). Speaking on a TVC live programme, “This Morning”, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the claim was the handwork of the fifth columnist, planning to destabilise the country. […]
Naira scarcity: Riots erupt in Lagos, Port Harcourt
Pockets of riots have broken out across Lagos and Port Harcourt over the pains encountered by citizens over the scarcity of new naira notes. In Lagos, violence was witnessed in Agege, Ikorodu, Igando, Iyana Ipaja and other parts of the city. According to eyewitness reports said disagreements between commercial drivers and touts led to the […]
The Bolanle Awe at 90 Conference: Takeaways from Day 2
By Toyin Falola The second day of the Bolanle Awe Conference offered an immersive academic learning environment to which all participants could testify. This conference is especially unique — not necessarily due to how it was planned, but more because of whom it was planned in honour of. Professor Bolanle Awe, having spent her active […]
Naira scarcity: Irate youths set Access Bank in Warri
Angry youths in Warri, Delta State, on Wednesday set fire to one of the branches of Access Bank while protesting against the persisting scarcity of Naira notes that has forced many businesses across the country to shut down, according to SaharaReporters. This was captured in viral videos showing the angry youths protesting around Udu Road […]
Presidential Rally: SW governors, ministers to receive Tinubu in Ibadan
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors in South-West, former governors and ministers are expected in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday to receive Sen. Bola Tinubu, the party presidential candidate. Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, the Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Oyo State, made this known in a statement on Wednesday […]
NLC charges electorate to vote credible leaders
The Nigeria Labour Congress’ (NLC) chairperson in Anambra State, Mrs Chinwe Orizu, on Wednesday urged the electorate to vote for credible leaders at the 2023 general elections. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka, Orizu said the 2023 elections provided the opportunity for Nigerians to choose trustworthy people to govern the country. […]
Court dismisses suit seeking to stop general elections over exclusion of Nigerians in Diaspora
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking to stop the forthcoming general elections over the exclusion from voting of eligible Nigerians living abroad. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that the existing law in the country did not guarantee the right of Nigerians in the Diaspora to vote in any […]
