One of the stories we were told in those days of tales by moonlight (Àlọ́ Àpamọ̀ and Àlọ́ Àpagbè) was that of the Hyena (Ìkookò). All carnivorous animals met and agreed to collective hunting and storage of food (hunted animals) in a store house. They gave eight days from the day of their meeting for…
A fresh plot has been uncovered against the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. According to a statement from the Benue Arise Network (BAN), which was signed and issued by Joseph Igbudu, Publicity Secretary, Benue Arise Network said the plan involves a pseudo group intending to file another malicious petition against Justice Ikpambese…
By Francis Nansak Lafia Appreciating the role of Engineer Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State, Bawa Rinze who is an activist of good governance has commended the governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule’s capacity in the realm of governance, saying the ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions is paramount for the development and progress…
General Manager, Kogi State Sanitation and Waste Management Board, Sanitarian Ajayi James Olufemi has congratulated Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on his victory at the supreme court. Sanitarian Olufemi in his congratulatory message in Lokoja described the victory as the recognition of the peoples’ mandate and the respect for the electorates who trooped out to vote…
The 33 years anniversary of creation of Kogi State has been described as a double sided phenomenon with both positive achievements and areas begging for attentions. Former Chairman, Yagba East Local Government Area and Personal Assistant to a member representing Yagba constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Honourable Shola Ademola Samuel stated this in…
The two Chinese women said they wanted to calm the toddler down and let other passengers rest, an incident which saw two women lock a crying toddler in an aeroplane toilet has sparked an online debate in China on how to manage children in public spaces. The incident went viral on the Chinese internet after…
Ama McBrown is a Ghanaian actress, television presenter, and entrepreneur. Her full name is Felicity Ama Agyemang, and she was born on August 15, 1973. She is one of the most popular and influential celebrities in Ghana, known for her versatility and talent in the entertainment industry. Ama McBrown has starred in numerous films and…
…Urges Online Newspaper editors to activate gatekeeping antenna Online newspaper editors in Nigeria have been advised to deploy and fully utilize traditional gatekeeping measures before publishing stories and articles, to avoid fake news and misinformation. Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. (Barrister) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the advise on Wednesday, while…
By Yahaya Idris, Edo A dramatic scene unfolded today in Esan land of Edo State as team of armed police officers from Abuja, the federal Capital Territory, attempted to arrest a prominent chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, and Edo State strong politician, Chief Francis Inegbeniki. Global Times Nigeria investigation revealed that a team of…
By Peter Awunah, PhD awunahpeter@gmail.com Yesterday, I came across a shocking report in Daily Trust newspaper which read that 21 states of the federation are seeking loans amounting to N1.65 trillion to fund their 2024 budget deficits despite the increase in the allocations they have received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the…
