Nigeria is a complex and multifaceted country that elicits various thoughts and viewpoints. Yet, there is some order in disorder. My recent journey through books about contemporary Nigeria or autobiographies of Nigerians brought this reality to light. I have read many books, and in the spirit of Barbara Tuchman, I feel that “books are the…
A mixture of experienced pros and young talent will represent us Stateside for our matches against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool. Skipper Martin Odegaard leads the side, while Ben White, Gabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber are all available for the trip, as are Euro 2024 stars Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Fellow…
Authorities in Florida are investigating the mystery of a plane discovered abandoned on the side of a Bay County road. The Springfield Police Department reported on social media that “a portion of a plane” — the cockpit, nose, and front propeller — was discovered abandoned along Transmitter Road. The plane is marked by ZooWorld…
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has unveiled the longlist of 11 books competing for the 2024 prize, selected from a total of 163 entries. This year’s focus is on Children’s Literature. Sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), the prize offers a cash award of $100,000. On the prestigious longlist are A…
…They’re Exceptional Leaders-Adeyanju The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has celebrated the former Executive Director of Maritime and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hon. Onari Brown and Charles Bamidele Okaga, Port Manager, Lagos Port Complex, Apapa of NPA. This honour, according to the MWUN was to express gratitude to the duo for their exemplary…
An end seems to be in sight for the lingering crisis in the Era Community in the Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, thanks to the timely intervention of the Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO). At a meeting held on Thursday at the Conference Room…
Three candidates, having scored nothing less than 365 during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, emerged as the highest scorers for the examination. This was revealed at the ongoing 2024 policy meeting by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Thursday in Abuja. The candidates are Olowu Joseph from Ondo State, Alayande David from…
Barcelona look to be in motion in the transfer market, despite no confirmation of their ability to sign and register anyone. A meeting between Sporting Director Deco and Nico Williams’ agent was revealed on Wednesday evening, and now it has come to light that he has also met with Dani Olmo’s agent this week. As…
Everton are now keen to sign another player from Ligue 1 after securing the £16.9m signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille. The Toffees are no strangers to raiding France’s top flight, previously moving to sign Amadou Onana from Lille – who is now joining Aston Villa – and Idrissa Gueye from PSG in recent times…
ABUJA – In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the city’s elite travel circles, NO 1 Hotels Limited has crushed the party of established luxury hotels in Abuja, securing a coveted spot among the top 5. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairlady and CEO, Mrs. Deola Smart-Awojuola. Smart-Awojuola, this recognition…
