Beyond Trump and Harris: Why Africa must reject the neo-colonial agenda
For Africa, the US election is not about a choice between the two candidates, but it concerns dependency and self-determination
Firewood Jollof Festival hits Lagos this November
Firewood Rice Nigeria, a renowned food restaurant and corporate catering service, today announced the upcoming Firewood Jollof Festival, scheduled for November 30, 2024, at the Muri Okunola Park in Lagos…
Tinubu congratulates US President-Elect Trump
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Republican candidate, Donald Trump, on his victory at the presidential election held on Tuesday in the United States of America as 47th President of…
Presidency announces death of General Lagbaja at Lagos hospital
The death of the of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, has been announced by the Presidency. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the…
Halima Imam: Who is the boss? Rethinking gender roles in Nigerian society
By Halima ImamWhen we say “gender equality,” the official definition points to a world where men and women have equal access to opportunities, resources, and rewards. It’s the ideal of…
EFCC arrests Ifeanyi Okowa over alleged N1.3 trillion fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa into custody on Monday. Okowa, who served as vice-presidential candidate alongside former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar…
Lagos is our old-time friend — UK Foreign Secretary tells Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, received the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Lammy, in a courtesy call at the State House in Marina, hours after the…
Tinubu swears in new Ministers, says nation on right path to economic recovery
President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians that his administration's economic recovery plan was on the right path to realizing the nation’s dreams and aspirations. The President stated this at…
Tinubu directs release of Hunger Protest minors facing prosecution
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu today directed that all the minors arrested and facing prosecution in court over their alleged involvement in the hunger protest should immediately be released. The Minister of…
Soyinka’s Metamorphosis, Echoes from “The Peoples Mandate”! This is my story by Sunny Igboanugo
By Sunny Igboanugo Today I formally announce the publication of my book, titled: Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from “The People’s Mandate,” a copy of which I have just received on arrival…
