Shalaye Olympics

Shalaye Olympics

Shalaye Olympics’ is a slang I picked up from young people, something used to describe a lengthy process of explaining things – ‘Shalaye’ in Yoruba means ‘to explain’. I suppose ‘Shalaye Olympics’ can be interpreted to mean doing 100, 200, 400 meters relay, hurdles and long-jump, throwing in some wrestling, boxing and swimming, all in a bid to explain something.
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ASUU strike: Nationwide blackout looms as workers threaten to shut down power sector 

ASUU strike: Nationwide blackout looms as workers threaten to shut down power sector 

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Workers in the power sector have threatened to shutdown  electricity supply in the country should Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, declare a nationwide protest over the protracted industrial crises in the country’s educational sector. Under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, the workers argued that the carefree attitude of […]

Kila, Uriesi present key papers as LAAC Conference draws nearer

Kila, Uriesi present key papers as LAAC Conference draws nearer

Prof. Anthony Kila and Mr. George Uriesi, the Centre Director at the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ibom Air, respectively are among the dignitaries that would participate at the forthcoming 26th annual conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC). The conference with the […]

Delegates ask court to nullify Ndokwa/Ukwuani Fed Constituency Primaries

Delegates ask court to nullify Ndokwa/Ukwuani Fed Constituency Primaries

By Henry Ojelu Eight statutory delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta state has asked a Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta state to nullify the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency Primaries held on May 22, 2022 for not complying with the electoral act 2022 and other extant laws guiding the conduct of party primaries. […]

5 killed in Kaduna, Plateau attacks, 15 abducted

5 killed in Kaduna, Plateau attacks, 15 abducted

By Ihrahim Hassan Wuyo and Marie-Therese Nanlong Five persons were killed in two separate attacks in Kaduna and Plateau States at the weekend. 15 others were abducted. The Kaduna incident claimed four lives whereas one life was lost in Plateau. Four villagers were reportedly killed in the Kaduna attack which happened in Iburu village under Kufara […]

6 Days to Osun Election: Echoes of 2018 as REC opens up

6 Days to Osun Election: Echoes of 2018 as REC opens up

By Olayinka Ajayi Mr. Olusegun Agbaje is the new Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Lagos State. Before his last posting to Ogun State where he moved to Lagos, he served in Osun where a governorship election is holding on Saturday. In this interview, Agbaje shares his experience in Osun during the 2018 election and also […]

Peter Obi: The return of ‘Zikism’

Peter Obi: The return of ‘Zikism’

The missing link in the evolution of Nigerian politics in the last fifty years is the Zikist vision of a coherent nation -an economically prosperous and politically sovereign nation driven by a productive and empowered population, particularly a youth population, whose energy would instigate,  and translate into what the great Zik termed the “risorgimento” after the […]

Welcoming Datti Ahmed to Nigeria’s presidential race

Welcoming Datti Ahmed to Nigeria’s presidential race

The Labour Party (LP) is fast positioning itself among the major political parties in the country. Its growing popularity further soared two days ago when it unveiled one outstanding Nigerian, Datti Baba-Ahmed as its vice presidential candidate. Datti, the founder and pro-chancellor of Baze university Abuja is a highly principled personality and well respected technocrat. […]

Hijab: IMAN hails Supreme Court judgement

Hijab: IMAN hails Supreme Court judgement

*Says application extends to nursing schools By Ishola Balogun The Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has hailed the judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria over the use of hijab in public schools, describing it as long-awaited and a landmark for the Ummah. The apex court recently affirmed the use of hijab as a […]

Legendary Keke Ogungbe set to unveil ‘Naija Star Search Reality Show’

Legendary Keke Ogungbe set to unveil ‘Naija Star Search Reality Show’

Legendary Nigerian music producer, Kenny ‘Keke’ Ogungbe is on the verge to strike gold for a second time on the Nigerian music scene. After successfully making a major impact with his Kennis Music, AIT Jamz, and later Primetime Africa Jamz, Ogungbe is set to mould a new generation of Nigerian music acts that will reign supreme on the global scene.