VP Shettima, Oyetola expected at Omipidan’s book launch, Persona Non Grata
Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as Special Guest of Honour at the public presentation of Ismaila Omipidan’s book, Persona Non Grata. Similarly, the Honourable […]
Month: January 2025
Chess, that bomb in your hands, and masters of the game
By Hassan Gimba In 1984 there was a universal review of the dystopian novel Nineteen Eight- Four, sometimes written and published as 1984, written by George Orwell. More […]
Peter Mba and his Enugu Transformation Agenda (1) by Osmund Agbo
With this new sheriff in town, the era of “stakeholder” handouts and Sunday-Sunday government house parties has come to an abrupt end, much to the […]
Dangote, major firms abandon discos, produce 6,500MW independently
As the country battles incessant blackouts, about 250 manufacturers and academic institutions have abandoned their respective power distribution companies to generate their own electricity. The […]
Nigerian Government okays four Airlines for 2025 Hajj pilgrimage
The Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2025 hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi […]
California fire: Trump blames leaders for poor response as 16 killed
US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday sharpened his criticism of California’s handling of the wildfires roaring around Los Angeles, as the state’s governor urged him […]
How Jimmy Carter pleaded with Abacha for my release—Obasanjo
A former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to the late American President Jimmy Carter, recalling how the former US leader visited Nigeria to […]
Oyo presses murder charges against ex-queen of Ooni, others after stampede
The Oyo State Government has filed eight counts, bordering on murder and manslaughter against the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, the proprietor […]
Amaechi allegedly conspiring with Atiku to undermine Tinubu, says APC faction
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has been embroiled in crisis, which is traceable to 2018 when the Supreme Court banned it from […]
Everton reappoints David Moyes as manager in EPL shake-up
Scottish manager David Moyes has returned as Everton manager following Sean Dyche’s sacking, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. “David is widely recognised as […]
EFCC investigates Okoya’s sons after naira abuse video goes viral
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invited Subomi and Wahab, the sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, for interrogation over alleged abuse of […]
Nigerian national grid collapses for the first time in 2025, causing nationwide blackout
This situation has caused a nationwide blackout to major households and industries in the country. The Nigerian national power grid has collapsed for the first time […]
Mother decries Lagos teacher’s actions after son suffers ear injury from slaps
In this interview with IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI, widowed mother of a three-year-old pupil assaulted by a female teacher at Christ-Miltos Primary School, Ikorodu, Lagos, Mrs Adenike […]
Ijaw culture will thrive under Asari Dokubo’s monarchial reign – MOSIEND
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) says Alhaji Muhajid Asari-Dokubo’s reign will develop, unite and preserve […]
Alexander-Arnold shines as Liverpool advance to FA Cup 4th round
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s stunning strike lit up Liverpool’s 4-0 win over League Two Accrington Stanley to cruise into the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday. The […]