Kano Shura Committee Suspends Sheikh Triumph Over Blasphemy Allegations
The Kano State Shura Committee has suspended popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Lawal Shuaib Abubakar, widely known as Sheikh Triumph, from preaching and teaching pending an investigation into allegations of blasphemy. The decision followed a series of petitions and counter-petitions submitted to the committee concerning remarks allegedly made by the cleric. Secretary of the council, […]
Police Begin Enforcement of Tinted Glass, Siren Rules in Edo and Delta
The police in Edo and Delta States have commenced strict enforcement of regulations governing tinted vehicle glass, unauthorised sirens, revolving lights, and defaced number plates. The move, which began on Thursday, October 2, follows the expiration of a nationwide grace period granted to motorists to obtain the required permits. In separate statements, the Edo […]
Wole Soyinka Explains Why He Accepted National Theatre Renaming
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has spoken candidly about the reasons behind his acceptance of the decision to rename Nigeria’s National Theatre in Lagos as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. Speaking at the unveiling, Soyinka admitted he had “mixed feelings” when first approached with the honour. He recalled his […]
Kabiru Masari, The Political Masterstroke
By Bamidele Atoyebi Until he was appointed a placeholder while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was waltzing his way to power, the name was as silent as his personality, taciturn but focused, operating under the radar but the eyes of the headhunter had him in focus. That’s one of the strong points of a leader…the […]
SEC Urges Nigerians to Leverage Capital Market for Financial Independence
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has encouraged Nigerians to seize opportunities in the capital market as a pathway to both personal and national financial independence. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, described the capital market as a vital engine of […]