President Bola Tinubu has condoled with Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, over the passing of his brother-in-law, Chief Adekunle Olaosebikan Kasunmu. The News Agency of (NAN) reports that the late Kasunmu was brother of Chief Olubunmi…
Before japa I rocked the US & Canada — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Japa is not for me and I’m not even in the mood to visit any foreign country no matter how people venerate their national currency. A lot of characters make so much noise about fleeing Nigeria and going abroad in…
Long live the King!
A friend said the only thing the British have is the monarchy. True, which is why, love it or hate it, it is an institution they will not trifle with. This is why the British and indeed, the Royalists, as…
Buhari rejoices with Anyaoku at 90, boardroom guru Ohiwerei at 86
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku as he turns 90 January 18, 2023. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja said the president’s congratulatory message was conveyed…
Last word on Nigerian literature at year-end — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
No year ever dies because it carries its remains into the next. As 2022 cedes place to 2023, Nigerian writers are still hard at work projecting the gains of the old year into the New Year and the vast future…
Oborodudu, Adekuoroye slump in UWW ranking
Olympics silver medalist, Blessing Oborodudu and Commonwealth gold medalist, Odunayo Adekuoroye have been dislodged in their positions in world wrestling. United World Wrestling recently updated its rankings for all women wrestling weight categories in the aftermath of the 2022 World…
Commonwealth Games: D’Tigers suffer 65-110 shock defeat to New Zealand (Guardian)
The Nigerian national basketball team, D’Tigers, were defeated on Friday by New Zealand in their first men’s preliminary round match at the on-going Commonwealth Games holding in Gold Coast, Australia. D’Tigers, who are in Pool A alongside hosts Australia, New…