I was an Okada man, I can’t forget my comrades — Senator Jimkuta
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Taraba South Senator, David Jimkuta has asked political leaders to always remember their primary support base and constituents in spite of their newfound status in life. Jimkuta who recalled his days as an Okada rider (commercial motorcyclist) spoke earlier in the week at the Nigeria Law School, Bwari in Abuja where […]
Igbobi College Old Boys Association (ICOBA) 84-86 set donates N20m to endowment
The Christmas/End of Year party of the Igbobi College Old Boys Association (ICOBA) was filled with excitement, pomp and pageantry as the 84-86 set celebrated its 40th anniversary of leaving the school.The highlight of the event was the donation of N20 million from the set’s endowment to serve as a seed fund for the national […]
Wale Adenuga tackles Netflix, re-echoes Nollywood stakeholders’ sentiments
Chief Wale Adenuga, Chairman of Wale Adenuga Productions, has expressed concerns about Netflix’s activities in Nigeria, echoing the sentiments of some Nollywood stakeholders.
Christmas: Zulum pays early salary, pension for Borno workers
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the early payment of salaries and pensions to all civil servants and pensioners on the state government’s payroll.
Mayorkun reflects on life-changing encounter with Davido
Afrobeats sensation Mayorkun recently took a trip down memory lane, recalling how his life was changed forever after Davido discovered him on social media. Mayorkun’s rise to fame began in 2016 when he released a cover of Davido’s “The Money” single.
‘Ori Ade Fadaka’ is inspired by true-life story -Kudirat Fatai
A resounding ovation greeted the private screening of ‘Ori Ade Fadaka’, a gripping Yoruba classic tale set within the walls of a royal palace recently in Lagos.
‘He served with dedication,’ Kogi gov mourns Enema Paul
Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed “profound sadness” over the death of Enema Paul
Minister to NIMR researchers: Align your research with national priorities
By Chioma Obinna The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako at the weekend urged Nigerian researchers to align their research with national priorities even as he commissioned a state-of-the-art Ultra MEGA PCR Laboratory at NIMR, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare infrastructure. The Minister who highlighted the importance of the […]
Reps member, Jibrin dedicates Africa Housing award to Speaker Abbas
By Kingsley Adegboye Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, Chairman of Housing and Habitat Committee, House of Representatives, has been named the Housing Friendly Legislator of the Year 2024 at the prestigious Africa Housing Awards in Abuja. In his acceptance speech, Jibrin said he dedicated the award to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen […]
Commercial motorcyclists, attack Ondo police station, beat up officers
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Commercial motorcyclists have reportedly attacked police officers at a police station in Oka-Akoko, Akoko South West council area of Ondo State. They accused the police officers at the station of shielding a commercial driver who drove recklessly and destroyed the motorcycle of one of their colleagues. Reports had it that the […]
The Leadership Question: How President Tinubu can inspire Nigerians
There is nothing more dishonorable than for a leader to lose touch with his followers to the extent that they no longer wish to listen to him.
