Shettima goofs: No forces want to pull down Nigeria! By Olu Fasan
AHEAD of last year’s general elections, I wrote a piece titled “2023: Shettima unfit to be Nigeria’s vice-president” (Vanguard, September 22, 2022). I argued that despite his education and seeming bibliophilism, Kashim Shettima suffers from negative parrhesia, expressing indecorous views freely without aforethought. I wrote: “With Shettima’s inherent tetchiness and truculence, he would be gratuitously provocative. […]
Allow Seyi Tinubu to work with his father to fix Nigeria, group tells critics
Tinubu/Shettima Administration Support Group (TSASG) has appealed to critics to leave Seyi Tinubu alone and allow the President’s son to work with his father to fix Nigeria
Smex unveils debut EP ‘RoomThirtyNine’
In a groundbreaking announcement, emerging artist Smex, signed under the Deman Empire Music Label, introduces his debut EP, “RoomThirtyNine.” His Afro-fusion creations document a narrative of growth, blending nostalgia for his roots with aspirations on a global scale. Hailing from Lagos, Smex’s musical voyage kicked off with the pulsating rhythms of drums, propelling him onto […]
Three federal civil servants jailed for payroll fraud
An FCT High Court on Wednesday, sentenced three civil servants to six years imprisonment each for payroll fraud.
Economic growth: Firm to host first edition of V-Africa in Nigeria
To drive economic growth in Nigeria, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused company, Qnet, has announce the upcoming launch of V-Africa 2024
I’m not a gun runner, Ogun bizman petitions IGP
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA—A businessman and hotelier in Ogun State, Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding an investigation into a report, indicting him as a smuggler and gun runner. An investigative reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, Mr Fisayo Soyombo had in a report accused Egungbohun, popularly […]
What Do All The Most Popular Casino Sites Have In Common?
There are over 4700 online casinos worldwide, and with a projected annual growth of 6.5% in the next four years, the online gambling market will only get bigger. All these casinos have similar offerings, slots, card games and sportsbooks. As an operator, it may not be easy to differentiate your casino, and as a player, […]
Division among kingmakers stalling choice of new Alaafin
ALMOST two years after the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi joined his ancestors, there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel on the emergence of a new Alaafin as people of Oyo town still have to wait endlessly for the new king to assume the exalted throne
Ondo, Behold Your Own – Jimi Odimayo
By Lawson Kolawole Ondo State, like many other states in Nigeria, faces numerous challenges that require effective leadership and strategic solutions. As the forthcoming Governorship election approaches, it is crucial to assess the suitability of candidates and their capacity to address these issues. This presents an opportunity for the people to choose a leader who […]
Delta: Okoloba community warns against continued attacks, stop-and-search by Okuama
The attention of Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori has again, been drawn to the unresolved crisis between Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area and Okoloba community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State over land dispute,
Anyaso to receive Nigeria Magazine Awards 2024
In recognition of impactful leadership and continuous humanitarian gestures to many indigent citizens and communities in Nigeria and around Africa, the Nigeria Magazine has nominated Chima Anyaso, renowned philanthropist and former gubernatorial deputy candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) Abia State, alongside other well-meaning and selfless Nigerians, for this year’s Nigerian Magazine Award billed […]
