At last, I saw ‘The Man Died’
I adore book-to-film adaptations when they’re done well… For me, the most important thing is that the film maintains the spirit of the original book – Maggie Stiefvater I can still vividly recollect that year. It was 1975 and I was just a Form 1 student in secondary school. The black cover of the book […]
Gen Alabi-Isama seeks recognition, honour for Gen Adekunle
*Decries burial Lagos By Olayinka Oyegbile Brig-Gen Godwin Alabi-Isama has decried the burial of Brig-Gen Benjamin Adekunle in Lagos, outside his ancestral home Ogbomoso in Oyo State. Speaking in Ogbomoso at a maiden lecture organized by the family to mark the 10th anniversary of the demise of the 1967-70 war hero who commanded the dreaded […]
Falola’s Milestones in African Literature
By Olayinka Oyegbile The best advice I ever got was that knowledge is power and to keep reading – David Bailey (A review of Milestones in African Literature, Toyin Falola, Routledge, 2025) At a first look, the title of the book Milestones in African Literature looks queer. You ask yourself what is this about? However, […]
The rain of life
We are victims of evil customs – Muhammad Ali Jinnah (A review of Sunny Eze’s If the Rain Comes, Kraft Books) By Olayinka Oyegbile Society has from time immemorial been shaped by the ideas of leaders, never mind that they (the leaders) always say they are there on behalf of the people. This is what […]
Plateau imposes 24-hour curfew on Jos-Bukuru Metropolis The Plateau State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos -Bukuru Metropolis, following the breakdown of law and order in the area. In a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang on Sunday in Jos, the government said […]
River Gods, River Ports, War Canoes and Regattas: Humans and Water Bodies in Historical Time and Space.
By Yakubu A. Ochefu Introduction Water bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans, have played indispensable roles in human history, serving as sources of sustenance, trade routes, and symbols of spiritual and cultural identity. This short keynote, explores the intricate relationship between humans and water bodies throughout history, examining the multifaceted influence of water on human […]
Obafunwa is new DG of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). Professor Obafunwa succeeds Professor Babatunde Salako, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024. The appointment takes effect from July 24, 2024. President Tinubu has extended his gratitude to Professor Salako for […]
Refrain from use of ‘tokunbo’ tyres, NCS urges Nigerians
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has urged Nigerians to refrain from the use of second-hand tyres, popularly known as ‘tokunbo tyres’ in order to stem incessant cases of road crashes. The command’s Comptroller, Mr James Ojo, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ota, […]
ABUTH resident doctors begin 5-day warning strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) branch has commenced a five-day warning strike over the nonpayment of salaries owed some members. Dr Ashiru Mikail, Vice President of the association made this known during a news conference on Monday in Zaria. Mikail said that the association on July 15, […]
Tinubu congratulates Osigwe, NBA president-elect
President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe (SAN) on his election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The President also congratulates all newly elected officers of the NBA and members of the association on a successful conduct of the elections. Tinubu commends the outgoing NBA President, Mr. Yakubu […]
