The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday said only 62 women out of the 2,970 who contested for different political offices in the 2019 general elections were elected. The commission expressed disappointment over the low participation of Nigerian women in…
Sefi Atta’s ‘Death Road’ to premiere at 12th Jos Festival of Theatre
The 12th Jos Festival of Theatre organised by Jos Repertory Theatre (JRT) with US Mission Nigeria support will not only serve as avenue for the world premiere of Sefi Atta’s Death Road, but also feature several local and international plays.…
I am on a rescue mission, says Ezekwesili (Punch)
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, in Kaduna on Thursday said she had the competence and capacity to rescue Nigeria from the current socio-economic and security challenges. The presidential candidate who argued that…
Buhari urges African soldiers with political ambition to resign (Guardian)
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday declared that the era of coup in Africa was gone, urging military officers with political ambition on the continent to resign or face their constitutional role.He called for respect for constitutional provisions in the constitution of…
Kim Kardashian said Kanye West likes Trump but doesn’t know about his politics (BuzzFeed)
Kim Kardashian West on Wednesday addressed husband Kanye West’s controversial pro-Trump antics, saying he’s a poor communicator who often gets misconstrued. “He’s very not political, actually, he just happens to like Donald Trump’s personality, but doesn’t know about the politics,”…
As America retreats from the world, the politics of fear takes over (CNN)
Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) — If the Democrats make gains in the midterm elections next week, their lawmakers could assert themselves more aggressively on the foreign policy issues that have defined much of Donald Trump’s presidency — trade, climate change and the Iran deal, to…
Nigerian Politics and The Scourge Of Godfatherism – Magnus Onyibe
The journey to the political demise of the governor of Lagos state Akinwunmi Ambode has been titilating and salacious, bitter and sweet. The former because, if it’s a plot or storyline in a Nollywood movie, it would be a blockbuster.…
Chai! Is this why Davido is in NYSC orientation camp?
Davido has revealed the reason he’s taking part in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The music star reportedly said: “I would not want to miss the opportunity to be part of the service year. I registered for the scheme…
Noirledge releases ‘locomotifs and other songs’
Noirledge has announced the release of locomotifs and other songs, the widely anticipated second poetry collection by poet and scholar, Tosin Gbogi. A statement by Servio Gbadamosi for Noirledge Limited said the collection is a brilliant adventure in lyricism and…
Suspending Shehu Sani unconstitutional- APC chairman
Emmanuel Jakada, the Kaduna State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had described as unconstitutional the indefinite suspension imposed on Shehu Sani, member of the party and Senator representing Kaduna Central, by the Ibrahim Salish Togo-led Tudun Wada North,…