Tunde Olusunle
11 Oct
The distinguished poet, journalist, and scholar, Dr. Tunde Olusunle, has publicly attributed the country's ongoing challenges to the persistent ineptitude displayed by its leadership. Speaking at the public launch of his two books: ‘Orisirisi: Vistas on Contemporary Politics in Nigeria’ and 'Toast, Tributes and Wreaths’ in Shehu Musa Ya’adua Centre in Abuja, he noted that…
6 Oct
A prestigious gathering of political, academic, and literary figures will convene this week for the launch of two new books by distinguished poet, journalist, and scholar, Dr. Tunde Olusunle. Leading the lineup is Senator George Akume, CON, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Joining him are the governors of Kogi, Usman Ododo;…
24 Sep
Kogi State is divided into three Senatorial Districts; Central, East and West, populated by the Ebira, Igala and Yoruba majority tribes, respectively. In Kogi's 33 years of three dispensations of democracy, the Igala of Kogi East, who according to 2006 census constitute 46 per cent of the state's population have produced three governors who…
4 Sep
Second term member of the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Joseph Abejide, on Sunday, in Abuja, met with the Yagba Action Group (YAG). The body consists of professionals and technocrats from his home, Yagba federal constituency in Kogi State. During the interaction, the group tabled issues of pressing…
1 Sep
Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West) met recently with Yagba Action Group (YAG), a converge of professionals and technocrats from the three Yagba local council areas in Kogi State. During the parley, the group engaged with the legislator on sundry developmental issues affecting the constituency, such as agriculture, road, water, electricity, empowerment, job opportunities and more…
26 Aug
● Body Seeks Constituents' Participation in Bills Processing Yagba Action Group (YAG), a body of professionals and technocrats from the three Yagba local council areas in Kogi State on Sunday met with the Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi. Delegates were selected from Yagba West, Yagba East and Mopamuro Councils, respectively. Led by former presidential…
29 Dec 2023
Whenever I’m privileged to visit Ilorin the Kwara State capital, I include in my itinerary a visit to the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), as is popularly abbreviated. My passion, maybe obsession with the institution is informed by a number of reasons.
30 Oct 2023
Renowned journalist, public scholar, author and poet, Dr Tunde Olusunle, has been listed for the conferment of the Fellowship of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). This was contained in the congratulatory letter to Dr Olusunle signed by Maik Ortserga, General Secretary of the association, copied The Guardian. According to Ortserga, the conferment ceremony will…
Latest
NOW
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday joined family, friends and well wishers to celebrate former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon at 90. According to the First Lady, General Gowon's life of simplicity, humility, grace, dignity, and patriotism to the nation offers hope on the future of the country . The wife of…
7 mins ago
An Assistant Superintendent of Police with the Lagos State Police Command was killed on Saturday morning during an altercation with a mob of commercial motorcyclists, known as Okada riders, in the Agege area of Lagos. The officer, whose identity has not yet been released, was leading a team responding to an accident involving an Okada…
55 mins ago
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday returned to Abuja after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom (UK).
1 hour ago
A second-half Harry Kane hat-trick took Bayern Munich back to the top of the Bundesliga, ahead of RB Leipzig, with a 4-0 home win over Stuttgart on Saturday. Leipzig's earlier 2-0 win at Mainz had allowed them to leapfrog Bayern into top spot, while Kane came into the match without a goal for club or…
1 hour ago
AC Milan overcame having to play with 10 men for over an hour to beat Udinese 1-0 on Saturday, a dramatic win which moved the seven-time European champions two points behind Serie A leaders Napoli. Paulo Fonseca's side are third and level on 14 points with second-placed Inter Milan after surviving two offside scares, including…
1 hour ago
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has paid tribute to the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,
1 hour ago
Jubilation fills the air in Kaduna among the All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters as the Kaduna State Electoral Independent Commission (SEICOM) declared the results of the local government chairmanship and councillorship elections held on Saturday in the state. The SEICOM Chairman, Hajara Mohammed, while announcing the results, said the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) won…
2 hours ago
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi