Why we initiated N35m National Excellence Award – Adegunwa
…As seven undergraduates benefit By Adesina WahabThe Managing Director of Rite Foods Nigeria Limited, Mr Seleem Adegunwa, has said the future of Nigeria will be shaped by the quality of its young people and therefore nothing should be spared in encouraging and empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, professionals, and nation-builders. He stated this […]
1776 and the Moral Aperture of American Freedom
American Independence opened an indispensable avenue within the American political tradition for later freedom projects, including abolition.
Robert Ebizimor’s musical discourse on Senator Heineken Lokpobiri
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Rt. Hon. Heineken Lokpobiri, the former speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, is now a senator. Lokpobiri has detailed me to alert the world to the agreement between Sagbama and Ekeremor on power-sharing. It is like the husband-sharing agreement between the wives of a man. If the Senate goes to […]
2027: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to register to vote
…Pays surprise visits to INEC centres Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged eligible Nigerians to participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise, describing voter registration as the foundation for achieving good governance. Obi made the appeal on Friday after paying unscheduled visits to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
‘Kidnappers slept off after long walk’ – Victims narrate escape
“We got to a place, and the kidnappers told us to hide. They were very tired, and slept off. That was how we helped ourselves and ran away”
Trump riffs on predecessors in children’s podcast appearance
“I think we’re building a beautiful ballroom on top of it, based on this picture,” Trump noted, referring to his pet construction project which has been snarled by lawsuits.
Again, four killed, 10 injured in fresh Benue herdsmen attack
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four persons and injured 10 others in renewed attacks on communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The attacks, which lasted two days, targeted farmers working on their farmlands in Anyiase, Moon Council Ward, and later passengers attempting to flee the affected communities. […]
Court of Appeal upholds hijab ban in University of Ibadan International School
“In public schools you can wear hijab on school uniforms, but the Supreme Court is yet to make any decision on hijab in private schools”
France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay
“We knew it would be very hot. I think tomorrow it will be a little cooler than today, and I hope there are no storms this time,” Deschamps told reporters at Lincoln Financial Field, where Saturday’s game will take place.
Court orders Saraki’s arraignment over Kwara’s alleged defamation suit
A Kwara High Court sitting in Ilorin has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after they finished level at 1-1 following extra time on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16.
