The Chibok tragedy: Horror, absurdities and dirty politics
Chibok was a monumental national disaster. Cold horror instigated by religious extremism and lecherousness, savagely delivered. But that was not all. The other sacrilege was the presidency’s baffling indifference to that monstrosity .
UN raises concern over South African xenophobic attacks
The United Nations on Friday expressed concern at the latest round of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying the violence had displaced 5,000 people.
Like Obasanjo, Like Buhari: Remembering Fela’s wish
By Oghene Omonisa Afro-beat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was well known to have criticised societal ills as well as every government in his time. He did this through his hilarious but acidic lyrics. Instrumentalist, musician, multi-talented composer, pioneer of the Afro-beat genre, human rights activist and political maverick, Fela played a significant role in Nigeria’s development […]
Facebook strips smiles from fake ‘like’ sellers
Facebook on Friday said that its war against fake likes is paying off so well that many ‘bad actors’ who built businesses on the tactic are closing shop.
Groups threaten to protest nude if Aisha Alhassan is intimidated
Two Non-governmental Organisations, Ladies of Grace and Agape Sisters, have threatened to protest nude on April 25 the woman governorship candidate in the Taraba governorship race is intimidated.
FG approves forensic audit of NDPHC accounts
The Board of the Niger Delta Holding Company (NDPHC) on Friday in Abuja approved the forensic audit of statement of accounts of the company.
