Our values as a people have broken down. There is no better place to witness the madness than social media where apparent cowards hide behind digital anonymity to cast aspersions on the integrity of their betters. It was sad seeing the kind of insults some misguided elements were flinging at Prof Wole Soyinka over his Read More…
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Three slain by unknown gunmen
Three people were slain by unidentified shooters at Gowon Estate, in the Ipaja area, according to the police headquarters in Lagos State. The incident was reported on Thursday by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson. The event took place at about 11.35 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Hundeyin. He said that the Gowon Estate Police Read More…
Housing Loan Board, developer engage with union on affordable housing for members
The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba Senior Staff Association has announced a partnership with the Federal Government Housing Loan Board (FGSHLB) and BROOKS Asset and Resources Ltd to provide members with low-cost homes. Speaking on the sidelines at the launch of the Senior Staff Association of University Teaching Hospital (SSAUTHRIAI) home ownership scheme held on Thursday Read More…
Nigeria’s sovereign fund, Vitol, invest in carbon reduction
A joint venture between Vitol and Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund has been established to engage in a variety of carbon avoidance and removal initiatives, the fund announced on Wednesday. An initial $50 million had been pledged, according to the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), and both companies were in the process of making a final Read More…
An anthropologist’s journey between two worlds
Part 1 of Keith Hart’s Self in the World is entitled Ancestors. It is divided into three chapters – Writing the Self: A Genealogy, Anthropology’s Forgotten Founders and The Anti-Colonial Intellectuals: Thinking New Worlds. The men he profiles here are his heroes (where are the women?). In their various fields, these personalities are world-renowned for Read More…
2022 exports from Nigeria totalled 214
Nigeria exported a total of 214 products in 2022, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). This was stated at the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) conference on Wednesday in Abuja by the Executive Director of NEPC/CEO, Dr. Ezra Yakusak. The role of the non-oil sector towards economic diversification and GDP Read More…
Madrid advances to Copa final with Benzema hat-trick
Real Madrid defeated league leaders Barcelona 4-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Copa del Rey final in spectacular fashion thanks to a hat-trick from Karim Benzema. After winning the first leg of the semi-final by a score of 1-0 in Madrid last month, Barca, which is attempting to win the fourth consecutive Clasico this Read More…
NGO to walk in Lagos neighbourhoods for persons with disabilities
The Irede Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has finalised plans for its annual advocacy walk to promote inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in society. This was revealed in a statement made by the foundation’s executive director, Mrs. Crystal Chigbu, on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Chigbu, the walk, which will be held on April Read More…
Delta hosts Bet9ja 2023 Teqball Tour with $3,000 participating team payout
From April 10-13, 2023, Delta State will play home to the 2023 Teqball Tour, which will include 16 teams from throughout the country. Ogor Clackson, a spokesman for Delta State Sports Media, released a statement on Tuesday saying that the competing teams will each receive $3,000. Bet9ja’s 2023 Teqball Tour will have five different divisions: Read More…
Mixed Martial Arts now new sports federation
The Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) has been given federal government approval to operate as one of the National Sports Federations under the direction and administration of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development. This was announced by Sunday Dare, Minister of Sports and Youth Development, in a statement made on Tuesday by Read More…