Christmas: Wizkid gives Surulere, Makoko children cash gift By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as “Wizkid”, on Monday gave out cash gifts to children in the suburb of Makoko and Surulere in Lagos. The multi-award-winning star was seen in Surulere and Makoko,Continue Reading
‘Maddtimes’, a Nigerian cartoon magazine, has announced the institution of the ‘Maddman of the Year’ award. A statement by Mr Joseph Edgar, publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, explained that the award would go to that Nigerian, male or female, “whose antics, in the year, confounded Nigerians, regaled and leftContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says plans are underway to close Utako Market, one of the largest markets in Utako District, Abuja, over poor sanitation. The Director, Development Control, FCTA, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, raised the alarm in Abuja on Monday, over what he described asContinue Reading
By Sani Idris The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB), has begun training of no fewer than 8,500 teachers on digital literacy and Information, Communications and Technology (ICT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was supported by Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA), Continue Reading
By Sani Idris The Kaduna State University (KASU), on Monday, inaugurated a state-of-the-art E-learning platform, while restating the institution’s commitment TO ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere. Speaking to newsmen at the sideline of the event, the Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of KASU, Prof Abdullahi Musa, said the institution has in theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has congratulated Victor Osimhen, and Asisat Oshoala for securing the coveted titles of Men’s and Women’s African Footballer of the Year. The duo won the awards at the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards, shooting into theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and the French Institute for Research in Nigeria (IFRA-Nigeria), have entered a partnership to preserve the intellectual legacies of prominent Nigerian pro-democracy activists. Dr Sa’eed Hussaini, Research Fellow at CDD, said this at a conference with the theme “ArchivingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has called for collective efforts of all Nigerians and institutions in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Olotu made the call at a seminar titled; “The Cycle of Corruption: Ripple Effects and Remedies”, organised by the CentreContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Cross River Traditional Council says the selection of the Obong is its exclusive responsibility and legitimacy recognized by the Constitution of the Obong’s Palace and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement jointly signed and issued by the Chairman,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, says the college is committed to advancing gender equality and inclusiveness to ensure responsive security operations. Olotu made the commitment at the commencement of a train the trainer workshop on Gender Training Manual for security sectorContinue Reading
