Hijab: The state of harmony at centre of crisis
By Arogbonlo Israel As paradoxically the headline may suggest, Kwara popularly known as ‘The State of Harmony’ has been engulfed at the centre of crisis following the hijab controversy making rounds in the media space in recent days. The crisis that became full-blown this week started in 2012 when Christian groups challenged the state government’s […]
LASG tasks residents on waste reuse, reduction, recycling
Lagos State Government, on Saturday, appealed to residents to imbibe the culture of sorting household wastes through reuse, reduction and recycling
Nigerian music artistes and the Grammy journey
By Benjamin Njoku Nigeria took the centre stage of world’s attention yet again on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the 63rd Grammy Awards when singers, Burna Boy and Wizkid did the country proud by winning a Grammy award each in different categories. While Burna Boy won the award in the Best Global Music Album category […]
Grandpa reveals what sets Burna Boy apart
Harps on Int’l collabos By Benjamin Njoku Burna Boy’s grandfather and former manager to Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Afrobeat legend, Benson Idonije, predicted after his grandson, Burna Boy, lost the coveted ‘Best World Music Album’ award to Beninoise singer, Angélique Kidjo, at last year’s Grammy Awards that he would eventually bring home the award. His prediction […]
Gov Ortom alleges attack on his convoy
Governor Samuel Ortom said his convoy was attacked on Saturday while leaving his farm on Makurdi-Gboko Road. Ortom, who appeared ruffled while speaking to journalists on Saturday at the Benue People’s House, Makurdi, said armed militia men, numbering about 15, advanced quickly towards his convoy with sophisticated weapons but were repelled by his security details. […]
US man accused of one murder says he really killed 16
An American man charged with beating to death a New Jersey resident he says sexually abused him as a child now claims he has killed a total of 16 people, including his ex-wife and three others found dead near a New Mexico airport, officials said. Authorities have not corroborated his claim. Sean Lannon, 47, said […]
