Politics

Subomi Balogun dies at 89

May 19, 2023

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

Tea promotes cultural exchange among countries, says Chinese Cultural Counselor

May 19, 2023

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

Mbang told truth to power, dared consequences – Akande

May 18, 2023

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

Questions of Ownership of Benin Treasures

May 18, 2023

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

10th NASS: Respect party decision, APC chieftain tells members

May 18, 2023

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

Court remands Seun Kuti for additional four days

May 18, 2023

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

Anambra attack: Police name nine U.S. Consulate personnel

May 18, 2023

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.

Digging Deep: Cynthia Mbamalu on the Nigeria 2023 Elections

May 17, 2023

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

FG restates commitment to fight cancer

May 17, 2023

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

10th Speaker: We are unruffled over adoption of open ballot voting – ‘G7’ member

May 17, 2023

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

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