By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The living legend, Emeritus Professor John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo, universally known as JP Clark, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, aged 85. Tributes have poured in from across the globe in celebration of the iconic poet, dramatist and folklorist. JP Clark belonged to the troika of Nigeria’s literary Read More…
Day: 24 October 2020
Lagos govt relaxes curfew from Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Lagos State Government on Friday announced the easing of curfew from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this on Friday at the Lagos House, Marina, adding that the curfew would likely be reviewed by Monday, Oct. 26. “We have decided Read More…
Civil society calls on youths to form political parties to win elections
A Civil Society Organisation, the Civil Liberties Organisation, has urged youths in the country to form political parties capable of winning the 2023 presidential and other levels of elections. Its Chairman, Mr Ehi Omokhuale, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos, was reacting to Read More…
NSE market indices improve further by 0.47%
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday sustained positive trend with the market indices appreciating further by 0.47 per cent. Specifically, NSE the All-Share Index rose by 133.19 points or 0.47 per cent to close at 28,697.06 compared with 28,563.87 achieved on Thursday. Similarly, the market capitalisation which opened at N14.929 trillion improved by N70 Read More…
Paul McCartney to release solo album in December
Paul McCartney will release “McCartney III” in December, a new collection of stripped-back songs all written, performed and produced by the ex-Beatle, 50 years after his first solo album. Recorded this year in Sussex in southern England, McCartney III is mostly built from McCartney’s live takes on vocals and guitar or piano, overlaying his bass playing and Read More…
Bamford scores hat-trick as Leeds United end Aston Villa’s winning start
Leeds United’s Patrick Bamford scored a superb hat-trick for Aston Villa’s winning start to the season to an abrupt end with a 3-0 away victory in the English Premier League (EPL) on Friday. After an entertaining but goalless first half, Jack Grealish went close to a stunning opener for Aston Villa in the 52nd minute. Read More…