119 inmates escape as heavy rains destroy Suleja Prisons
No fewer than 119 inmates of the medium security prisons, Suleja, Niger State, have escaped, following hours of heavy downpour which destroyed parts of the facility of yesterday.
A walk in Abuja amongst Spanish speakers, by Owei Lakemfa
UNLESS they spoke English or their speeches were translated, to me, they spoke Greek. It was an achievement for my old friend, Juan Ignacio Sell, the Spanish Ambassador who introduces me as his nephew. The setting on Thursday, April 25, 2024, was the ‘Day of Spanish Language’. It was the first time the delegations of […]
Africa’s Poverty Plague, by Donu Kogbara
According to an article in a Bloomberg publication: “The average government expenditure per capita across Africa is approximately $500. These funds go toward servicing a country’s debt, building infrastructures, developing institutions, paying salaries, defense, security, education, healthcare, and social protection programs. “In France, Norway, and the United States, government expenditure per capita is $24,000, $41,000, and $30,000 […]
Auto journalists organise summit to address slow development in auto sector
Worried by the slow pace of development in the nation’s automobile industry, the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association, NAJA, is organising a one day summit to address the problem of the sector.
Bose Johnson’s ‘Kite’ single blends pidgin, Yoruba to capture memories of childhood innocence
Afro-Fusion artist, Bose Johnson, has released a solo album titled “Kite” that blends Pidgin with Yoruba, capturing the innocence and beauty of growing childhood experiences
Saraki leads tributes as Sen. Rafiu Ibrahim is laid to rest
In a solemn gathering on Wednesday, scores of supporters, loyalists, and allies of the late Senator Rafiu Ibrahim converged in Ojoku..
