IBK
6 Dec
The late Peter Fregene’s funeral rites ended last weekend. What you are reading now is the dialogue that emanated from my piece of last Friday. It’s a dialogue between a constant reader the one and only IBK and the columnist. IBK: Prof TA, I read your nice, very fine, eulogy for, and obituary of, for…
25 Oct
Prof TA, I enjoyed reading your satirical, semi-autobiographical piece on the "life-ruining, health-destroying" drugs market, and how your aching Ear wasn't impressed by your self-medicating response.
18 Oct
Last Friday, in my essay entitled “Nigerian drug,” I dwelt, among other things, on my ear ailment.
Latest
16 mins ago
The Senate has adjourned plenary for two weeks to enable lawmakers to focus on the defence of the 2025 budget with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the adjournment on Tuesday, noting that the budget report will be presented when plenary resumes on January 28. In…
17 mins ago
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, popularly known as ‘Avian Flu,’ has been discovered in Kano State, according to the Federal Government. Bird flu is a disease that affects various bird species, especially avian animals, including ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys. Dr. Taiwo Olasoju, a veterinary expert, in a circular, raised concerns about the threats posed by…
20 mins ago
Donald Trump’s net worth has hit an impressive $7 billion, thanks to the soaring value of his media company, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). The stock price of TMTG, which owns the social media platform Truth Social, increased by over 20%, specifically by $865 million on Monday, January 13, 2024, closing at $42.91—its highest…
21 mins ago
The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has called for urgent intervention by the relevant authorities to stop the oil spill from a leaking wellhead and the resultant fire outbreak between Bukuma and Buguma in Asari Toru Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. The group described the incident as an assault on the environment, adding that…
26 mins ago
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ebonyi State chapter on Tuesday debunked a media report that one Chidiebere Egwu had emerged as the new Southeast Vice Chairman, replacing Chief Ali Odefa. In a statement in Abakaliki, the state Chairman and Secretary, Mr. Onyemaechi Nwele and Ogbuefi Zacheus, noted that Chief Odefa remained the authentic National Vice…
33 mins ago
The $150 million investment in the battery manufacturing plant situated in Nasarawa State will enhance economic growth in the country. The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Efficiency in Governance, led by Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI), at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, applauded the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure…
39 mins ago
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 52 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state and the commutation of six death row inmates to life imprisonment. According to a statement signed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), Sanwo-Olu gave the approval following recommendations…
40 mins ago
Nigerian singer Portable has expressed displeasure over comparisons between himself and fellow artist Asake. Portable made this known on January 14, 2024, through his Instagram page, stating that he looks more like Lil Wayne than Asake. Recently, Asake unveiled new facial tattoos, including dollar signs and the word "Believe," which led some fans to draw…
45 mins ago
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the armed forces to intensify counter-terrorism efforts and decisively dismantle the operations of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, on Tuesday, the civil society group also demanded an immediate…
49 mins ago
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has told lawmakers that the proposed N50 billion budget for the ministry in 2025 is grossly inadequate to address the country's security challenges. He noted that the current security situation in Nigeria requires more funding and a more comprehensive approach. This comes as the House of Representatives Committee…