Who was Rufino? A short history of a Nigerian Muslim Scholar/healer in 19th Century Brazil
By Habeeb Akande Rufino José Maria (d. 1853) was a formerly enslaved Yoruba Muslim cleric in 19th century Brazil. He travelled back to West Africa to learn the Qur’an before…
Cowry card remains payment method for state-owned transport systems- LAMATA boss
By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, May 5, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Sunday reaffirmed that the travel Cowry card remains the only acceptable means of payment…
NDLEA smashes int’l drug syndicate, seizes Loud consignments, arrests 5 members
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have smashed an international drug syndicate with networks in parts of Nigeria, South Africa and Thailand. No fewer than five members…
We’ll internationalise Ijaw struggle – Ijaw National Congress
We call for the promotion of modular refineries owned by our people
FG assures Nigerians of determination to make drugs affordable
The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has assured Nigerians that the current high cost of medicines in the country will…
Pelumi Nubi’s London-to-Lagos journey and West Africa’s border realities
By Mark Longyen & Tosin Kolade When travel content creator Pelumi Nubi embarked on her 68-day solo journey from London to Lagos a few months ago, little did anyone anticipate…
Russia puts Ukraine’s leader Zelensky on wanted list
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky appeared on the Russian Interior Ministry’s wanted list on Saturday. The exact offense he is charged with remains unclear. The ministry’s website says the Ukrainian president…
Arsenal beat Bournemouth to go four points clear at the top
Arsenal put the pressure back onto Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a comprehensive 3-0 triumph over AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta's side moved four…
Lagos generates N433,408b revenue in First Quarter 2024 – Commissioner
Several strategies were initiated by the ministry to help the state achieve deliverables and prosper the economy
Nigeria, India to switch to local currencies in trade
India and Nigeria are working to finalize an agreement soon on local-currency debt settlement with the aim of further strengthening their bilateral economic ties, the Indian commerce and industry ministry…
