The Osun State Government of the State has announced a ban on social activities and gatherings at this year’s Osun-Osogbo Festival. However, it approved the observance of traditional rites and routines associated with the festival. Also, only authorised persons and worshippers will be allowed into the grove. A statement made […]
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Rivers host community accuses Shell of abandoning projects
The Umuakwuru Community in Igbo Kingdom, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, has accused the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of abandoning all projects contained in a Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) it signed with the people. The community, which claimed to have over 150 oil wells, said the […]
FG Hands Over National Arts Theatre To CBN For Rehabilitation
Central Bank of Nigeria’s Bankers’ Committee has taken over the Nation art theatre from the federal government of Nigeria with the promise to rehabilitate the national asset into a lucrative world-class facility. The official handing over was done on Sunday in Iganmu, Lagos. Nigeria ‘s Minister of Information and Culture, […]
PHOTOS: Kano Governor, Ganduje Hosts Top APC Members At State Government House For Second Leg Of Malami Son’s Wedding
Kano Governor, Ganduje Hosts Top APC Members At State Government House For Second Leg Of Malami Son’s Wedding This is despite Malami’s claim that he only “notified” people and never invited anyone for the wedding.
WHEN A LAWMAKER THINKS MORE ABOUT HIS CONSTITUENTS, UCHE OGBUAGU’S EXAMPLE
By Ifeanyi Iheakanwa It is often said that reciprocating a gesture comes in a bigger fold than showing it. What do I mean? Take for instance, when someone renders a help to you when you least expect it, your mind will not be at rest until you reciprocate it, and […]
Oyo Deputy Gov: Ajimobi’s family knew I was at the gate
Oyo Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan, has insisted the family of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi was aware of his presence at the gate of the residence contrary to its claim. Olaniyan was denied access to the Oluyole Estate residence of the late Governor on Sunday during the 8th day fidau […]
Ajimobi’s fidau prayer: we didn’t know Oyo deputy Governor will attend, spokesperson
Spokesperson to late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mr Bolaji Tunji has explained the family side of the story in the mild drama that played out at the 8th Day Fidau prayer held in honor the deceased governor. The Oyo state delegation led by Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan, the Head of Service, […]
AGONY OF LIFE: Deaf and dumb pregnant mother with Children caught up in fire outbreak, in Imo community
A delegation of good samaritans comprising Brother Onyelike Darlington Achiever, Sister Goodness Mbalisi, Kelechi Uzomah, Orlando Ashams, Engr. Osundu and others, visited the Heavily Pregnant Deaf and Dump Woman that was affected by Fire Outbreak in her home Umudike in Oka Autonomous Community Ugiri Isiala Mbano LGA Imo State. “The […]
1,000 for free prostate cancer screening
Rotary International District 9110 has kicked off a screening for prostate cancer, with 1,000 to benefit. District Governor Bola Oyebade, who assumed duty on July 1, said most men shy away from the disease because of cost. It was gathered each screening could cost about N25,000. Oyebade thanked Rotary Club […]
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, writes a glowing tribute in memory of her father
And just like that my life has changed forever. June 7, there was Daddy on our weekly family zoom call, talking and laughing. June 8, he felt unwell. Still, when we spoke he was more concerned about my concussion (I’d fallen while playing with my daughter). June 9, we spoke […]