‘Mr Peace’: Nigerian artistes pay tribute to late Sound Sultan

‘Mr Peace’: Nigerian artistes pay tribute to late Sound Sultan

Some Nigerian artistes have paid tribute to the late Sound Sultan, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The artists, in separate interviews with NAN in Lagos on Monday, said that the veteran artist would be sorely missed in the entertainment industry. Akeem Babatunde, AKA Akee dee, in his attribute, described the late artist as […]
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Legal issues arising from Matawalle’s defection

Legal issues arising from Matawalle’s defection

By Washington Osa Osifo ON June 11, 2021, Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara State defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, leaving behind his deputy-governor in the PDP. Since then, all hell has been let loose in the PDP who have insisted that by reason of his defection, […]

Victor Moore Foundation to provide relief for low-income families, communities

Victor Moore Foundation to provide relief for low-income families, communities

Victor Moore Foundation (VMF), a non-profit body that sponsors children from low-income homes and marginalized communities, is set for launch. The establishment was founded by Besidonne Moore in memory of her father Victor A. Moore. The organization has two major areas of focus – educational support and access to skills – which define the scope […]

Japan’s Yoshida questions Olympics spectator ban

Japan’s Yoshida questions Olympics spectator ban

Japan men’s football captain Maya Yoshida has called on Olympics organisers to reconsider their decision to stage the Tokyo Games behind closed doors. The call to ban spectators from attending events was taken earlier this month after Japan’s capital city was placed into a state of emergency amid rising COVID-19 cases. However, fans are still […]

Whither the interim common services agency and ESIALA

Whither the interim common services agency and ESIALA

By Eric Teniola THESE days ESIALA and the Interim Common Services Agency mean nothing to many people. Yet, years ago, these two agencies dominated the headlines in this country. In a televised address to the nation on July 30, 1975, the then Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed (November 8,1938-February 13, 1976), said that […]