Ifako-Ijaiye residents decry lack of water, kick against water meters
Residents of Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos have kicked against the plan by the Lagos State Government to introduce meter billings in the area for water consumption. Speaking during a Water Parliament session organized by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a forum to engage communities on water issues, the residents said they were […]
Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Presidential Media Team Inspect projects in Imo
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Communications team have inspected a number of strategic federal and state government projects in Imo State. The inspection was in continuation of the National Media Tour to showcase federal and state governments’ landmark projects across the South-East geo-political zone The National Media Tour, an initiative […]
This Falola’s book is truly Sweeter Than Salt
By Babafemi Ojudu There are scholars who write books. There are scholars who build schools of thought. And then there is Toyin Falola—a phenomenon who seems to manufacture books with the effortless rhythm with which akara sellers fry bean cakes on a Saturday morning. Every time one thinks he […]
Gowon’s memoir: A rendezvous with living history
The study of History is the beginning of wisdom – Jean Bodin By Olayinka Oyegbile (A review of My Life of Duty & Allegiance, Yakubu Gowon, Havilah Group. Lagos, P859, 2026) Gen Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former Head of State, whose memoir, My Life of Duty & Allegiance, was presented a few weeks ago, has […]
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Sweet Poison
Film review: By Olayinka Oyegbile What does a bottle of sugary drink have to do with literature and books? Quite a lot, actually. For many bibliophiles, reading is often accompanied by a cup of tea, coffee or a cold drink, along with snacks. Writing, too, is usually a solitary journey, travelled with characters, ideas, […]
Ondo transiting from civil service economy to industrial power house, Commissioner declares
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, has affirmed that the renewed commitment by President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to develop the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) is a landmark investment that will transform Ondo State into a major industrial and business hub in the South-West region. He […]
