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Months before the United States and its allies invaded Iraq in March 2003, Archbishop Tutu joined unprecedented international protests against the war. In New York, he accompanied activist Harry Belafonte, who also campaigned against apartheid.HARRY BELAFONTE 1922-2023 “I am not an artist turned activist; I’m an activist turned artist” His voice caused great echoesIn the symphony of an awake world, its color-The resonant timbre of the Caribbean forest A jar of honey lived in that voiceA real bowl of vinegarAnd the wind surprised the amplitude From King Calypso’s Swing and SwingFrom roots to rich rounded tonesOf the African language, its…
Barely two days into her administration, the daughter of Nigeria’s newly sworn-in president, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has declared herself the Iyaloja-General of the republic. Mrs. Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja of Lagos markets, also crowned herself Nigeria’s first daughter. Iyaloja is a Yoruba word that translates to “Mother of the Market” in the South Western states. It is an optional position that is often used to designate the market leader. Every market has a male and a leader known as Babaloja and Iyaloja respectively. Among the leaders, a general leader is chosen and hence the title, Iyaloja-General. Mrs. Tinubu-Ojo, 47, Since 2013 he…
Like it was the end of an era President Muhammadu Buhari He stepped down on Monday as the leader of Nigeria, the largest black nation on earth. At a ceremony held at the Eagle Square in Abuja, his party man and successor, Bola Tinubu, took over the reins to lead the country for the next four years. At the end of his tenure, President Buhari was busy commissioning several projects such as the Dangote Refinery and the Rail Wagon Assembly Plant, which will have a positive impact on the Nigerian economy for years to come. He also commissioned Niger’s second…
A meeting between organized labor and federal government officials on fuel subsidies ended in a deadlock with the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) insisting on the reversal of the price hike. The meeting was held at the State House in Abuja and was attended by the chief Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari; a presidential aide, Dele Alake, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo and other officials. The NLC in a statement after the meeting described the increase in the pump price of petrol as an “ambush” against the Nigerian people. NNPCL on Wednesday directed outlets…
The the senate How the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government diverted hundreds of billions of naira from the Service Wide Vote (SWV) account of the federation. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Matthew Urhoghide, said the committee’s investigation revealed that hundreds of billions of naira were paid to some federal government agencies to meet salary shortfalls, even though the funds were already provided. annual agency budgets. The extended service vote is an extrabudgetary provision for MDAs to meet critical needs or special emergencies for which there is no or insufficient money in the Appropriations Act.…
Shaffy Bello, in a chat with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo, explains why she left her 25-year marriage. The Nollywood actress was married to her husband, Mr. Akinrimisi. She found that the distance from her husband, who lived in the United States, was not well known to her, so she decided on a divorce. Bello said, “Him [my ex-husband] he was a good father to his children. But I got to a place where I wanted more. And I would always go back and forth. But I knew at some point that if I really want this it came with…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday approved an upward revision in the pump price of petroleum nationwide. The approval will be effective from May 31, NNPCL said in a circular on Wednesday. The development comes days after the government announced that it will end the fuel subsidy scheme. Fuel queues returned to Nigerian cities on Monday as many motorists scrambled to get hold of petroleum products hours after President Bola Tinubu announced that the government would end the fuel subsidy scheme. Mr. Tinubu, in his inauguration speech at Eagle Square, Abuja on Monday, said there would not…
Despite being a Nigerian gospel music star, Sammie Okposomay be dead, his birthday was still a celebration on Tuesday night, May 30, in the Nigerian gospel music scene. What would have been Mr. Okposo’s 52nd birthday was seen on social media with tributes from his family, colleagues and fans. It was heartwarming to see his legacy and contributions to the Nigerian gospel music scene still being celebrated, even after his death – a testament to the impact he had on his fans and colleagues. The Okposo’s death at the age of 51 He impressed many who recognized him as one…
June is sure to be very exciting if the series of exciting movies and series is successful Netflix this month is to come. Starting June 1, local and international titles such as Ijakumo, Obara’M, Yahoo+, Finding Fela, Never Have I Ever: Season 4 and more will debut on Netflix. In a statement on Wednesday, the streaming platform said it had plenty of action, drama, comedy and adventure in its June lineup. The month starts on a very high note, hitting the platform THE DAYS for the first time. Here, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly and invisible threat:…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) A popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (known as ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Hafeez (known as 21 Badda) have been arrested on charges of internet related fraud. The spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Shallipopi, who recently released a remix of his chart-topping single, “Elon Musk (Remix)” featuring Zlatan, was arrested alongside 29 other suspects, including four women: Glory Kelvin-Ogunwa l, Tina Ochonogor, Favor Dawa and Joseph Iya. . “Others are Adewale Adedokun, Yakubu Ojochememi, AbdulAzeez Suleiman, Umoru AbdulAzeez, Emmanuel Iwebo, Shuaibu Smart, Joel…