Three notes on the Nigerian moment, by Suleiman A. Suleiman
I was an avid reader of the THISDAY Backpage columnists in the late 1990s to the early 2000s, from Dr Amanze Obi on Mondays to Waziri Adio on Sundays. Somewhere in the middle of the pack was always Simon Kolawole, who would end his columns with “And Four Other Things…”, where he would dispense with four other […]
As music takes centre stage at OAU Faculty of Arts distinguished alumni lecture
By Stephen Adewale On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Oduduwa Hall will do what great halls in old universities know how to do best. It will gather memory, gather hope, gather intellect, and allow the past to speak to the future in a voice dignified enough to outlive applause. At Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, the Faculty […]
Onoh pays tribute to Dein of Agbor, hails monarch’s humility, patriotism on birthday
By Denis Agbo Former Spokesman of President Bola Tinubu in the south east, Denge. Josef Onoh, has paid glowing tribute to His Royal Majesty, Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I, the Dein of Agbor, describing the monarch as a rare icon of modern royalty whose reign blends tradition with forward-thinking leadership. In a statement on Monday, Onoh […]
RIRS boss felicitates Fubara’s wife on birthday, says her humanitarian services, inspirational
By Steve Okoh The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS) has paid glowing tribute to the First Lady of Rivers State, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, describing her as “a compassionate leader whose unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, peace and the welfare of the people continues to inspire hope across the state.” In a statement marking […]
Prince Ewenla urges Tinubu Govt to intensify fight against insecurity
A security expert and Akinjagunla Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Prince Amb. (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent and coordinated action to tackle rising insecurity, kidnapping and terrorism across the country. Ewenla warned that the security situation could worsen if criminal elements operating across different […]
Sickle Cell Disease: 736 children get free treatment in Kano
By Sola Ogundipe A comprehensive national campaign on Integrated Health Intervention Programme has taken off in Kano State, under which 736 children living with sickle cell disorder are benefiting from up to nine months’ supply of essential medications while healthcare workers and religious leaders are trained to strengthen disease prevention and management. The intervention, brainchild […]
