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Akada Children’s Book Festival- 5 exciting highlights
The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) has become a cornerstone of Nigeria’s literary landscape since its inception in 2019. Dedicated exclusively to children, this festival serves as a vibrant platform for promoting literacy and showcasing the talents of indigenous authors. The recent sixth edition, themed “Read Your Way,” had…
Read More »Book x-raying Abacha phantom coups for launch
‘Nine Lives: A Bello-Fadile Memoirs’, is set to be launched Monday in Abuja and will have in attendance former military Heads of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, among other dignitaries. The book examining the harrowing era of military coups in Nigeria, was authored by Col.…
Read More »Aiyedatiwa triumphs over Ajayi, others at Ondo state Governorship election
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled a total of 366,781 votes to emerge Ondo State Governor at the state governorship election held on November 16, 2024. The results, announced at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Akure by the state Resident Electoral Commissioner,…
Read More »NBC’s fine on media organisations unconstitutional – court
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ruled that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) lacks the legal authority to impose fines or other punitive measures on independent media organisations in Nigeria. Justice Nicholas Oweibo, in its judgment, declared that NBC’s actions—such as imposing fines, suspending licences, and enforcing other…
Read More »What will happen to you if you constantly sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes
A colorectal surgeon, Dr Lai Xue, has warned of what would happen to people who formed the habit of constantly sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes. Many people who take their phones into the bathroom, often turn what should be a brief visit into a prolonged session…
Read More »ARDA Development Communication Incorporated trains journalists, influencers on women representation in politics
By Amechi Obiakpu As part of his commitment to enhance women’ representation in political leadership, ARDA Development Communication Incorporated on Wednesday organized a capacity building workshop for media professionals that comprises, journalists, bloggers and social media influencers. The event held at the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI),…
Read More »IHS Nigeria supports flood victims with solar-powered boreholes
An announcement of four solar-powered boreholes to support victims of recent floods in Maiduguri, Borno State, has been made by IHS Nigeria, a part of the IHS Holding Limited group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower…
Read More »Evelyn Joshua gets multiple honours in Argentina
By Dare Adejumo In a gallant and joyful show of gratitude for the crusade held in Argentina by the Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN along with its landmark charity programme for the “poorest of the poor” in the country, Pastor Evelyn Joshua has been showered with multiple honours and…
Read More »Evelyn Joshua elevates the poor in Argentina
BALASTRO II, FONTANA in Resistencia CHACO Province of Argentina is a lesson in the tragedy of existence. The high level of poverty is terrifying! Life here is a simulacrum of Thomas Hobbes horrific classification: “Brutish, nasty and short”. This place in Latin America is described as the “poorest of the…
Read More »Fr. Mbaka’s apology: Between rescuing the present and waiting to reverse the clock
By Ikem Okuhu Early in October 2024, controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry of the Holy Spirit (AMEN) took to the pulpit to apologise for the transgressions of the church against the people. Mbaka recognized that the church has damaged the economic and moral…
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