How noise is becoming an environmental threat in Lagos
By Divine grace Onosetale Lagos was never quiet. But there is a difference between the sound of a city and noise that begins to interfere with everyday life. From the blast of horns in Oshodi to the endless hum of generators in different parts of the state; from loudspeakers at markets and religious centres to […]
The Rumble In Nigeria’s Multibillion Naira Lotto Industry And The Kessington Adebutu Story
By John Adenekan Kesington Adebutu: The lottery business generally is a legalised and regulated gaming activity which involves the drawing of numbers for a prize. Lottery (Lotto) is mostly a form of recreational activity for adherents as it involves staking as low as N20 for jumbo rewards. Unlike unethical betting and gambling which is outlawed, […]
Gen. Buratai still focused on victory over Boko Haram
By Ifure Ataifure While the Boko Haram insurgents hit soft targets, the Nigerian military has continued to push to stop the terrorists. Recently Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, optimistically declared that the military has won the war against insurgency as the Boko Haram militants do not control any territory in Nigeria again. Gen. […]
Akpabio and new vision for Niger Delta
By Anietie Ekong THE appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs on August 20, 2019, was greeted by great enthusiasm by people across the Niger Delta region. President Muhammadu Buhari was widely hailed for the appointment described as putting a square peg in a square hole. The excitement of the […]
The magic of KEDCO’s revival
By Khalid Nasiru EXCELLENCE has been described as doing a common thing in an uncommon way, while others have coined it as the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer. In any manner it comes, the truth is that the personality of one leader who has taken power distribution franchise […]
Edo Òkpa ‘Nó: A mere slogan?
By Glenn Ubohmhe IN spite of linguistic transformation by the different ethnic groups in present-day Edo State over the years as a result of migration from the old Benin Empire, some words and phrases have not changed. Edo Òkpa ‘Nó and Unuedo are some of the common words whose meaning cut across the various dialects in the […]
