Soyinka’s legacy and the burden of Olorikunkun, by Osmund Agbo
On October 2, 1996, the world-renowned American cyclist Lance Armstrong faced a devastating blow: a diagnosis of testicular cancer. Just as his career was set […]
Month: June 2024
ECOWAS commits $9m to support refugees and IDPs in member states
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has allocated $9 million to aid refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless individuals in its member […]
Ceasefire plan sparks resignation threats from Israeli ministers
Two far-right Israeli ministers have threatened to quit and collapse the governing coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a Gaza ceasefire proposal unveiled […]
Bauchi Commissioner Jalam, driver killed in car accident
A car accident on Saturday night claimed the life of the Bauchi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ahmad Aliyu Jalam. The […]
Abia: Female doctor decries indiscriminate arrest, narrates how Army personnel invaded her home, took away her siblings
A Nigerian medical doctor, Rose Agwu, has decried the invasion and illegal arrest of her siblings – 15-year-old brother and sister by Nigerian soldiers. SaharaReporters […]
Ekwutoziam pledges fierce contest against Rivers United for Enyimba
Enyimba midfielder, Eze Ekwutoziam is sure of victory in the team’s Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 34 encounter against Rivers United. The encounter which will […]
Nollywood: ‘I find it difficult to make friends’ – Jim Iyke
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has revealed why he struggles with making friends. He disclosed that he can’t be friends with people who hold grudges. Appearing […]
How Northern Nigeria’s American Spaces can enhance security in the region, by Abdullahi Mohammed
Peace and security are crucial in nation building. With peace, there is bound to be development, and tranquility. Consequently, these are achieved through robust intergroup […]
Governor Ododo flags off wet season farming, allocates 75% farm lands to youth, women
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has officially flagged off this year’s wet season farming in the state with the presentation of over 100 tractors […]
Labour’s N494,000 minimum wage amounts N9.5 trillion yearly, not sustainable-FG
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the sum of N494,000 national minimum wage being demanded by organized labour, which cumulatively […]
Top five must-see movies hitting cinemas in June
June cinemas are set to be packed with promising Nollywood movies, continuing the trend from May. Some of the May releases have already broken box […]
Strikes and walkouts won’t resolve minimum wage issue, MAN DG tells Labour
The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has appealed to the organised labour to reconsider its decision to embark on […]
Fubara reveals reasons for dismissing 10,000 workers employed by Wike
The 10,000 workers employed by Nyesom Wike when he was governor of Rivers State were sacked because they were overaged. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who disclosed […]
South Africa’s ANC loses majority, seeks coalition allies
South Africa’s ruling ANC faced a search for allies to help it form a new government Saturday after it lost its three-decade-old absolute majority in […]
Bafana Coach Broos praises Super Eagles’ transformation under Finidi
South Africa head coach, Hugo Broos has said the Super Eagles are a different team under the new head coach, Finidi George. Portuguese tactician, Jose […]