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Ahead of the planned nationwide protests from 1st to 10th August 2024, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately address citizens in a state-of-the-nation broadcast to engage the people’s legitimate grievances, calm frayed nerves, and break the icy tension that has formed across parts of the […] http://dlvr.it/TBK3v3

Legendary Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress and journalist, Onyeka Onwenu is dead. The iconic singer reportedly died Tuesday night after performing at an event on Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72. Onwenu, affectionately called the “Elegant Stallion,” was said to have slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. According […] http://dlvr.it/TBJG9g

Stories on the hunger protest, N70,000 minimum wage, and the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery in naira, dominate the frontpages in Nigeria on July 30, 2024 TRIBUNE FIRST NEWS BUSINESS DAY THE MATRIX THIS DAY BLUE PRINT VANGUARD DAILY TRUST DAILY INDEPENDENT THE NATION PLATFORM TIMES DAILY TIMES PUNCH NEWS DIRECT SALIENT TIMES […] http://dlvr.it/TBFnYC

By Yakubu A. Ochefu Introduction Water bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans, have played indispensable roles in human history, serving as sources of sustenance, trade routes, and symbols of spiritual and cultural identity. This short keynote, explores the intricate relationship between humans and water bodies throughout history, examining the multifaceted influence of water on human […] http://dlvr.it/TBD8lv

By Toyin Falola I offer this piece on the occasion of the outstanding initiative by Benue State University, which is organizing a major conference on African rivers between July 28th and 31st. A highly focused thematic conference is the best in the academy, bringing together those who work on the same subject. I now rarely […] http://dlvr.it/TBCMXg

By Robert Egbe and Anjola Fatuase Fifteen years after the National Assembly enacted the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) to protect Nigerians from the dangers of tobacco, the problem of the tobacco industry’s unhealthy relations with minors continues to be a talking point. A case in point is the recent investigation by a tobacco control […] http://dlvr.it/TB8Hr4

President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms, saying his campaign was self-sponsored, without strings, or indebtedness to any individual or institution. The President, who received a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau, at the State House on Thursday, said his victory at […] http://dlvr.it/TB5hLz

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja received the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Chen Xiaodong, and commended the partnership between Nigeria and China. He told the Chinese envoy, “For us, it is a new beginning with you. A relationship that has lasted over 50 years must be […] http://dlvr.it/TB5gtw

President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. He died in Abuja on Thursday morning. Chief Iwuanyanwu was 82-yeaars-old. Nigerian Current gathered that he had been ill for a while. A statement on Thursday by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, reads: “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in the Ikeduru […] http://dlvr.it/TB4BBt

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos has ordered Fidelity Bank to immediately deposit N811,174,229.25 to the Chief Registrar of the court, which is the principal amount claimed by a fintech company, Shago Payments Limited against the bank. The judge directed that the said sum be held in trust in an interest-yielding account […] http://dlvr.it/TB3rbH

Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni: A Relentless Intellectual Warrior By Toyin Falola Anthropological insights into human activities in this jungle called the world have illuminated our understanding that the act of bravery, at some point in time, is demonstrated in an individual’s (or animal’s) ability to exert a destructive influence on the other forms of life that threaten […] http://dlvr.it/TB3QtL

Tech giant Meta said on Wednesday it had removed about 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria that tried to defraud mostly men in the United States through financial sexual extortion scams. “They targeted primarily adult men in the U.S. and used fake accounts to mask their identities,” Meta said in a statement. It explained that the […] http://dlvr.it/TB1XVG

Justice Olumuyiwa Martins of the Lagos High Court has ordered Sterling Bank Nigeria PLC to pay Comfort Stevens Limited N75million as damages and costs for breach of their non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreement. Comfort Stevens Limited, an international footwear and shoe component manufacturing company with operations in the United States, Brazil, China and Nigeria, had through […] http://dlvr.it/T9zVKT

Fast-rising United States-based Nigerian Afropop artiste Ifeanyi Victor Afam, aka Serialdaboss1, is set to drop his highly anticipated project, the ‘Jakolo’ EP. Jakolo, a six-track EP with a unique blend of Afropop, Afropop and Amapiano vibes, will hit the airwaves on August 2. The EP launch will be preceded by an album listening party in […] http://dlvr.it/T9zBtK

Popular Nigerian actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied reports linking her to a romantic relationship with   Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and threatened to sue peddlers of such news. Controversial blogger Gistlover, recently mentioned Dakore among a list of female celebrities that are alleged to be ‘side chicks’ of the Senate President’, including Nancy Isime, Hilda […] http://dlvr.it/T9yqz3

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), on Tuesday announced another increase in the country’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), known as the baseline interest rate, to 26.75 per cent from 26.25 per cent. The MPC also adjusted the Asymmetric Corridor to +500/-100 basis points from +100/-300 basis points around the MPR. Mr Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of […] http://dlvr.it/T9yqS9

*Establish Foundation for the war hero The family of the late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle (popularly known as the ‘Black Scorpion’) has announced a one-week remembrance programme to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Nigeria civil war hero. The late General of the Commander of the Third Marine Commando during the war. The Command under his […] http://dlvr.it/T9yq92

By Oba Adekunle Makama Oyelude. CON I am very proud, as I always do home and abroad, to call myself a citizen of Nigeria, the blessed land of my forebears. From the bottom of my heart, I pledge to continue to be proud of Nigeria, come rain, come shine because there is no other place […] http://dlvr.it/T9wZNZ

(A rejoinder to Farooq Oreagba’s “Nothing beats a good smoke” comment)By Babajide Seidu Adewale Tobacco kills up to half of its users who don’t quit. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is the only legal consumer product that kills up to half of its users when used as intended by the manufacturer. In […] http://dlvr.it/T9tR5H

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, July 20, depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana to participate in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. In his capacity as the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and […] http://dlvr.it/T9pdGG

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for achieving the breakthrough on the long-awaited minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Its Director-General, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, made the commendation while reacting to the N70,000 minimum wage agreement by President Tinubu and leaders of labour unions on Thursday in Abuja. According to the News […] http://dlvr.it/T9pcqG

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja called for the enhancement of the economic value of bilateral relations between Nigeria and partner nations. The President spoke when he received Letters of Credence from the Ambassadors of Portugal, Jorge Adao Martins Dos Santos; the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Biu Quoc Hung; and the State of Kuwait, […] http://dlvr.it/T9pcZq

The First Bank has hit the airwaves with various visuals heralding its ne campaign called ‘The Giant in You’. In the new campaign with the key message of ‘there is a giant in you’ ,  13O-year-old FirstBank, reminds its customers that ‘FirstBank Puts You First so you can’, adding ‘Live the Giant-Life.’ For a bank […] http://dlvr.it/T9pD5K

By Toyin Falola Success is a broad concept that has been widely researched and discussed for many years. While there is no specific formula for achieving success, certain principles are commonly observed among individuals deemed to be successful. Success transcends mere material wealth or professional achievements; it is a phenomenon shaped by intrinsic belief, goal […] http://dlvr.it/T9nrkX

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries. The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the […] http://dlvr.it/T9lRG2

 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated one of Nigeria’s finest journalists, Professor Olatunji Dare, on his 80th birthday. Tinubu greeted Dare who is the former Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspaper and weekly columnist of The Nation for his commitment to journalistic integrity and ethics, even when he faced adversity and repression during […] http://dlvr.it/T9lQyk

By Toyin Falola Success is often measured in terms of material wealth, professional accomplishments, and social status. However, true success transcends these external markers, encompassing spiritual growth and inner fulfilment. Spiritualising success involves integrating moral principles into the pursuit of goals, leading to a more balanced, meaningful, and satisfying life, with inner peace as one […] http://dlvr.it/T9fX65

A United States judge on Monday dismissed the criminal case accusing former president Donald Trump of illegally holding onto classified documents. Florida-based U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision handed Trump another major legal victory as the Republican favourite seeks a return to the White House. Cannon, who Trump nominated, ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith, […] http://dlvr.it/T9dFzm

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Babatunde Ogala (SAN), on his birthday. Mr. Ogala is a renowned lawyer, statesman, and a fierce champion of the rule of law and good governance. He is the former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. A […] http://dlvr.it/T9cWMT

By Toyin Falola On July 21, 2024, I will have the honour of delivering a commencement speech at Adeleke University in Ede, Osun State. It is a privilege to write about the university’s founder, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, a man of many accomplishments. “Adeleke” is a revered name in Nigeria and beyond, exerting notable influence across […] http://dlvr.it/T9c7Zk

 The Director-General of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shuaibu Hussaini, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for renaming the National Arts Theatre in Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. Hussaini, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, described the development as “the kind of recognition one […] http://dlvr.it/T9WFDL

The Health Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has hailed the Cross Rivers State government’s decision to halt unregulated mining activities, following the unwholesome practices of artisanal and industrial miners in the state. HOMEF’s Executive Director, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, commended the state for taking a step to protect the people and environment, saying that it was ecologically […] http://dlvr.it/T9Vsy9

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos after the Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka. This is part of the president’s gesture to congratulate Nigeria’s literary colossus and global icon, Professor Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka, famously known as Wole Soyinka, on his 90th birthday, which is July 13, 2024. A statement by the […] http://dlvr.it/T9Vsm2

 A gynecologist, Dr Emeka Iloghalu, has urged nursing mothers to always engage in exclusive breastfeeding to help in brain development of their children. Iloghalu, of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Enugu. He said that engaging in six months […] http://dlvr.it/T9Mmc7

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his best wishes and congratulations to renowned Islamic leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, on attaining the milestone age of 100. The President describes Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as a shining light who has significantly contributed to shaping Islamic knowledge, as well as moral and ethical standards in modern Nigeria. He […] http://dlvr.it/T9Mm6w

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Last week, governors of the Southeast states suddenly woke up from their prolonged slumber, opting to pursue a political solution towards securing the freedom of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. And as if jolted by some inexplicable circumstances, Southeast Senators also scampered around Abuja […] http://dlvr.it/T9LytH

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has rejected an application by a former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking to transfer his N80.2 billion fraud charge from Abuja to the court’s Kogi division. According to a letter seen by Nigerian Current on Monday, July 8, 2024, Justice Tsoho upheld the […] http://dlvr.it/T9KgQb

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, says it generated N92.3 million as revenue between April and June. The command’s Comptroller of Customs, Mr James Ojo, disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Abeokuta. Ojo said that the revenue represented about 52.46 per cent increase, compared with the N53,983,622 recorded within the […] http://dlvr.it/T9KG95

The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) has alerted Nigeria to a push by British American Tobacco (BAT) for Pakistan to export small packs of cigarettes, known as “kiddie” packs, to Africa. In a statement backed by 60 public health advocates, representing 54 organizations from 25 African countries, ATCA appealed to the government of Pakistan to […] http://dlvr.it/T9BvPm

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and launched the Economic Stabilization Programme to ensure food security, improved power supply, enhanced social welfare and healthcare, increased energy production, and overall economic transformation. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the 31-member Council held at the Council Chambers in Abuja, President Tinubu, […] http://dlvr.it/T9Bv60

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has inaugurated the Healthy Food Policy Youth Vanguard (HFPYV) programme aimed at youth-focused public health and food justice advocacy. The inauguration, held on July 2 and 3, at Dover Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, featured the training and induction of no fewer than 28 young Nigerians from across the […] http://dlvr.it/T9BWdT

NDLEA proposes mandatory drug tests for intending couples in Kano The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano has proposed a mandatory drug test for prospective couples as part of measures to reduce drug abuse in the state. The NDLEA Commander in Kano, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made this known to the News Agency of […] http://dlvr.it/T98Zly

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Thursday condemned a statement credited to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. George Akume, threatening to jail government officials who disclose information without authorization. MRA, in a statement by its Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Ayode Longe, described the threat as anachronistic and damaging to transparent and accountable […] http://dlvr.it/T98Cgw

By Toyin Falola To be candid, I struggled a little to arrive at a definitive conclusion about the title of this article, and this is because the man I am writing about has made it difficult for anyone to describe him using a simple adjective. At a point, I considered settling on “Lasisi Olagunju: A […] http://dlvr.it/T98CR6

Lasisi Olagunju and Nigeria’s Amorphous Problems By Toyin Falola The more people advance in the right direction of thought, the better they understand that the key to sound and efficient leadership lies in the constant demand for good governance by fearless individuals committed to the course of growth. This should be emphasised poignantly, especially when […] http://dlvr.it/T98C1m

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) pose significant health, environmental and economic risks, while an improved tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) will promote human rights and food justice, experts have said. They spoke on Monday in Lagos at a capacity-building programme organised by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), themed: “Human Rights, Food Justice and Sugar-Sweetened […] http://dlvr.it/T93PVV

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has held a capacity-building training for journalists in Benue State, urging them to tailor their reports towards promoting peaceful and non-violent elections. The two-day event, organized with the support of the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU EDGN), exposed the media practitioners to the rudiments […] http://dlvr.it/T93P3F

By Toyin Falola The more people advance in the right direction of thought, the better they understand that the key to sound and efficient leadership lies in the constant demand for good governance by fearless individuals committed to the course of growth. This should be emphasised poignantly, especially when development is at the centre of […] http://dlvr.it/T91qTh

Nick Imudia, the CEO of D.light, a leading innovator in residential solar energy solutions, is dead. Imudia died by suicide in his apartment in Lekki, Lagos Island. Before the unfortunate incident, Imudia was former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Konga.  He killed himself on the night of Tuesday, June 25, […] http://dlvr.it/T90Ltl