International Women’s Day: Aisha laments kidnap of women, girls by bandits
Wife of Nigeria President, Aisha Buhari, on Monday, lamented the rate at which women and girls are being kidnapped in the country by bandits and terrorists. In a message, she personally signed and titled “Message of the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day […]
Common sense
The usage of the word ‘common sense’ in the Nigerian street english popularly known as the Pidgin english is the most apt in terms of usage in any of the english language forms or dialects available. Common sense mostly refers to making decisions that should be a no brainer, that is, tasks, actions or decisions […]
“Dear Woman”
Today, as always-A beam of light shines upon our world,Reminding us that-Even the world is a “she”.Today, we remember-James Brown’s words, as he sings-“It is a man’s world, but it will be nothing without a woman or a girl”.Today, we remember the keepers-Of the “Gate-Way” of mankind.Today, we remember your unspoken sacrifices and,Undiluted strength;Today, we […]
Nigerian Music Star Aybeewon Murdered
Fast raising Nigerian music Star Abbas Itopa Sanni popularly known as Aybeewon dubbed by many hip hop fans as the next Eminem has been murdered by unknown persons in Abuja. The sad incident occurred on Saturday night, 6th February 2021, around Galadimawa roundabout in Abuja, less than a kilometer from his house. Abbas was 26 […]
WAKILI: OPC, Other Security Agents Arrests Kidnap Kingpin Terrorising Southwest Nigeria.
A joint team of Ibarapa security operatives, including Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Vigilante, and other groups arrested the notorious Fulani herdsmen terrorizing Oyo communities, Iskilu Wakili. Wakili who is notorious for killing and kidnapping several people in Ibarapa, Oke Ogun, Oyo State was arrested after several attempts resulting in a gun battle. Recall that Wakili’s second in […]
2023 PRESIDENCY: I will defeat whoever will confront me – Yahaya Bello
Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi state say he will defeat whoever will confront in the 2023 Presidential election if his name is on the ballot paper. He made this declaration over the weekend in a chat with select journalists on the trending issues in the polity. Speaking on his presidential ambition in 2023, Bello, said […]
Food blockade: How I averted North/South ‘war’, by Yahaya Bello
Says fellow governor angry with him for mediating Claims APC never adopted zoning for presidency Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has told of how some Northern youths had mobilised, ready for reprisals against the South during the recent food blockade in the North. The situation was fast degenerating until he intervened and convinced the […]
The War against Glaucoma
By Dr Jennifer Abo-Briggs Scenario 1Emeka is a 32 year old banker married with two children. He had perfect eyesight, at least so he thought, until last month when he went for a pre-employment health examination where he was told by the ophthalmologist (eye specialist) that he had glaucoma which was quite advanced in his […]
Ayade calls for adequate capturing of interests of both the host and impacting communities in the PIB bill before the Senate
The Governor of Cross River, Senator Professor Ben Ayade, has called on the Senate of the Federal Republic to ensure that proper justice and attention is given to the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the floor of the Red Chambers to accommodate both the oil producing communities and communities negatively impacted by activities of oil […]