Ekiti moves against kidnappings after pastor killed in night vigil attack
While the community of Eda Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State grapples with the immediate trauma of the recent attack in a church which led to the death of a revivalist simply known as Pastor Aregbe and abduction of about 15 worshippers by bandits...
How ACF crisis threatens Arewa agenda
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The crisis rocking the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has exposed deep divisions within one of Northern Nigeria’s most influential socio-political bodies, raising serious concerns over leadership succession, constitutional compliance and the future direction of the North. What began as an internal disagreement over tenure limits and administrative procedures has escalated into a full-blown […]
MURIC, Forum for Justice back Pantami, reject Gombe APC consensus arrangement
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and the Forum for Justice of Nigeria have backed ex-Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami…
Hamzat and the wisdom of sages, by Dele Sobowale
“It requires wisdom to understand wisdom; the music is nothing if thw audience is deaf” – Walter Lippmann, 1889-1974, VBQ p 275. Seldom does the nomination of a candidate for any office arrest my attention and receive my endorsement as that of Dr Olufemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State. By choice, I have never […]
If I had my way, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
How many times have you heard people say, If I had my way……………. Then they would go ahead to list all those things they would do if they had the final say on the matter. Everyone of us has such a list. This is mine. If I had my way, there would be only three political […]
Nigeria’s energy reform debate intensifies at GFIF launch in Lagos
By Juliet Ebirim Renewable energy stakeholders on Thursday warned that Nigeria’s current electricity expansion plans remain far below what is required to drive industrialisation, despite fresh efforts to unlock billions of dollars in clean energy financing. This was highlighted at the launch of the Green Finance and Investment Facility (GFIF) in Lagos, a financing platform […]
Why I trained 200 young women in bridal makeup – Dagana Blessing
By Ayo Onikoyi Makeup artiste and beauty entrepreneur Dagana Blessing has said her desire to support young creatives in the beauty industry inspired the training of over 200 young women in bridal makeup skills at the recently held DB Experience. Speaking on the initiative, Dagana said the idea was born from her desire to create […]
Yusuf Maitama Tuggar: Man of the People in Bauchi
By Adebayo Adeoye In politics, timing is everything. There are moments when a candidate merely contests for office, and there are moments when a candidate arrives as a response to a public mood already searching for expression. In Bauchi State today, supporters of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar believe his emergence belongs firmly in the latter category. As […]
Uche Jombo urges aspiring actors to use social media as career tool
By Ayo Onikoyi Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker Uche Jombo has advised aspiring actors to take advantage of social media to showcase their talent, warning that many young performers are failing to maximize opportunities available to them. Jombo spoke on Wednesday during the AMVCA 12 Young Filmmaker’s Day, themed “Audacious Storytelling and Attracting the Right […]
Hunger crisis: Faith-based NGO feeds 300 families, offers free medical care in Lagos
By Chioma Obinna No fewer than 300 vulnerable families in Lagos have received food packs and free medical services under a humanitarian outreach organised by Deborah’s Impact Projects Africa, DIPA, as the organisation raised concern over worsening hunger and poverty in the country. The outreach, held in the Oniru community of Lagos, brought together widows, […]
It’s the woman behind the beauty that matters, not beauty itself — Idberry
By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian filmmaker, actress and entrepreneur, Idunnunmi Esan, has said that true success for women goes beyond physical appearance, stressing that character, confidence and purpose are more important than beauty. Speaking with Potpourri on her journey in the entertainment and beauty industries, the Chief Executive Officer of IDBERRY Beauty Product and Services, popularly […]
