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…Sanwo-Olu praises Senator Adeola’s Empowerment Programme  President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan on Sunday praised Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what he called “the good work” he is doing towards delivering dividends of good governance to the people of Lagos State and to validate the State’s position as …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “the failure to publish copy of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with Twitter, Inc, and the failure to publish the details of the terms and conditions of any such agreement.” Joined in the …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Feb. 12, 2022 The Nigeria Police on Saturday said Mr. Frank Mba, a Commissioner of Police (CP) and Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), has bowed out as the spokesman of the Nigeria Police. A statement by Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, an Administrative Officer in the Force Public …

This year marks the 64th birthday anniversary of the iconic novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. Things Fall Apart was first published on June 17, 1958 by William Heinemann, London, and contains only 50,380 words, but it has packed more influence all over the world than many fatter novels …

By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, Feb. 11, 2022 The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has denied writing Osun Sate Government demanding N20 million to finance his wedding ceremony. The traditional ruler stated this through his spokesperson, Alli Ibrahim, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said …

By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 9, 2022 Veteran actor, Romanus Amuta, popularly known as ‘Natty’ in the foremost soap, ‘New Masquerade’ is dead. The New Masquerade was one of the most popular soaps of the 1980s. Amuta died on Feb. 9, 2022 at the age of 79 after a protracted …

By Ibukun Emiola Ibadan, Feb. 9, 2022 (NAN) Dr Lasisi Olagunju, the Author, “Cowries of Blood”, says the book is a continuation of his engagement with the Nigerian system toward addressing the security challenges in the country. Olagunju, who is also the Saturday Editor of the Nigerian Tribune, made the …

Seven years old this year, the African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) has continued to blaze the trail as the foremost African entertainment event in the United States and in the world. The Award that is being organized by a financial expert, Mr. Dominic Tamin, aims at unifying the African continent …

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not give its presidential ticket to any candidate who will serve only the interest of the wealthy few in Nigeria. The governor said some desperate politicians are already scheming for a candidate who will not serve …

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has commended the PRNigeria Centre for its investment in training and mentoring of young writers and Journalists in areas of digital media and emerging Information Communication Technology at its Kano Hub. The President of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed who is also the Editor in …

Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr honours her mother’s heroism with new book, ‘I Am Because We Are: An African Mother’s Fight for Soul of a Nation’   To honour the memory and inspirational life of her mother, Dr. Dora Akunyili whose life and legacy inspired millions by facing down misogyny and battling corruption …

When Benue State was created by the military administration of General Murtala Mohammed, on 3rd February 1976, it was a dream come true for Benue people, especially for the founding fathers, like the Late Joseph Tarka, who led the struggle for the creation of a state for the Middle Belt …

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has issued Staff of Office to 51 newly elected traditional rulers in Imo State with a charge on them to be guided by the tradition and culture of their people. Also, the Governor advised them to always stand on the side of truth …

(In celebration of the Black history month!) For the purpose of this soliloquy, we will describe descendants of former slaves in the United State as Black Americans while their cousins who arrived as immigrants these 20th and 21st centuries as African Immigrants, just to draw a distinction. Why is there …

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has appointed an Abuja based online media practitioner, Prince Yemi Itodo as Senior Special Assistant on New Media. Ortom, through an appointment letter dated 31st January, 2022 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony Ijohor (SAN); said Itodo’s appointment …

Dennis Udoma Dr. Usoro Usoro has been appointed the official spokesman of the Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign Organisation – the electioneering structure of Senator (Obong) Bassey Albert Akpan. Senator Akpan, popularly known as OBA, is one of the most prominent contenders for the office of governor in Akwa Ibom State, …

turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Wednesday, 2 February, 2022). When Prof. Ishaq Oloyede ended his first five-year tenure as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on July 30, 2021, many were apprehensive he might not receive the nod of the appointing authorities for a second term in …

By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Jan. 31, 2022 Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, on Monday, announced automatic employment and donation of N1 million each to the two best graduating students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of 6,257 students graduated at the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated renowned songwriter, singer, actress and journalist, Onyeka Onwenu, on her 70th birthday. The President, in a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) also hailed Onwenu “for leading a life that keeps inspiring both the old and young.” Full text of the statement reads: …

Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, joined a host of distinguished guests in Emekuku in Owerri North LGA of Imo State as Chief Mrs. Salome Zainab Marwa was laid to rest. Mrs. Marwa was the former First Lady of Lagos and Borno …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I read my brother and friend’s treatise on the 52nd Convocation Ceremony of the University of Lagos – A Quick Return to UNILAG – and was enthralled. Professor Babafemi Badejo of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, is no stranger to readers of my columns in the Sunday Tribune …

By Philomina Attah Abuja, Jan. 29, 2022 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu. A source close to the anti-graft agency said that Okechukwu was detained over an alleged case of conspiracy, abuse of office and misappropriation of public …

Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, on Friday, January 28, 2022, joined the Oruche family to pay his last respects to their late wife and mother, Mrs Chinelo Ngozika Oruche. Mrs Oruche, who passed on at 67, was the wife of Mr …

 The School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) will hold convocation for its pioneer students, Class of 2021, on Saturday, January 29, 2022 by 10am. Founded in 2021, the unconventional school is on a mission to transform politics in Africa. The Media Director of SPPG, Mr Ozioma Ubabukoh, stated on …