Chimamanda Adichie warns on ‘The danger of the single story’
Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie spoke on the topic 'The danger of a single story' in a memorable TED Talk she gave in 2009. The talk still remains very relevant today. She talked about the dangers of hearing only a single story. By sharing several personal stories of her own childhood, Adichie stressed that a single story is never complete and how people in other countries and continents have a single story of Nigeria and Africa in general. Read on...
Newcastle agree deal to sign Japan’s Yoshinori Muto from Mainz
Japan forward Yoshinori Muto is close to completing a move to the English Premier League after Newcastle United said Friday they had areed terms to sign him from German club Mainz.
Dino Melaye questions police on reportage of his kidnap
Senator Dino Melaye,representing Kogi West Senatorial District, who was reported to have regained his freedom from his alleged abductors has questioned the the Nigera Police Force on its statement that there was no information at its disposal indicating that he was kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Two die as land grabbers lay siege on Ibadan estate
THE peaceful environment of of Ire-Akari Estate at Soka, Ibadan in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State was disrupted weekend by hoodlums, who stormed the area as about 7,000 residents fled their homes.
Dokubo raises alarm over impersonation by fraudsters
The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme Prof. Charles Quaker Dokubo has raised alarm that a fraudster has been on Facebook impersonating him and promising scholarships, empowerment and training in exchange for money to unsuspecting Niger Delta youths.
Diarrhea, malaria, malnutrition hit children in Benue IDPs camp
No fewer than 15,000 children displaced by the herdsmen crisis in Benue state who are down with various ailments including malaria, malnutrition and diarrhea are to benefit from a free medical outreach organized by the Nexia Nigeria, a global corporate support service organization.
Esegbue urged to contest 2019 polls
THE people of Egbaoma in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State have called on Mr. Leo Esegbue, a former commissioner in the state to contest for any elective position in the forth coming 2019 general elections. Addressing newsmen at Umutu, Chief Ogochukwu Achudume, the Onotu of Akoku Kingdom and EzeIkoshi (King of Boys) said we had watched all the candidates who have indicated interest to contest elections in this LGA and discovered that it is the same crop of old politicians who have failed us since 1999 that are being recycled with the aid of their godfathers.
Itsekiri nation mourns death of former IG, Coomasie
Itsekiri nation aremourning the death of former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie, describing him as a great ally of the Itsekiri
Customs intercepts container load of military uniforms, other items
Mr Joseph Attah, the Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), said the Service seized a container load of military uniforms and other items on Friday along Aba- Port Harcourt road.
Army plans production of weapons
The Nigerian Army has produced a prototype for some of its needed military hardware in preparation for the full scale production of weapons.
108 students battle for 2018 Cowbellpedia glory
Five months after 41,735 secondary school students sat for the qualifying examination, the second stage of the competition is about to commence. One hundred and eight students who scaled the first hurdle of the 2018 Cowbellpedia Mathematics TV Quiz Show will engage in the game of speed and accuracy for the ultimate prize in the competition sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand from Promasidor Nigeria Limited.
