Boarding announcements were not an issue when I used to commute in Lagos by danfo, the ubiquitous yellow buses, or molue, the mass-transit lorries, which were improvised for public transportation. The conductors often had a melodious and entertaining way of calling passengers that was enjoyable to hear. They called out in a drawl, accompanying each announcement with a warning for …

‘Because of its hatred for the Ant, Cockroach voted for Insecticide. Immediately Insecticide took power and swung into action, both Cockroach and Ant died, including the Housefly that did not vote!’ – Adewunmi Adegoju. I scribbled what you are about to read the day after the new Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland was crowned on Friday, 23 May this year. It …

Since the news of the appointment of Sarah Agha as Marketing Director for Nigerian Breweries, the media have plastered her CV all over the place to the point that any further articles about the lady will be superfluous, more than anything else. Rather than recreating her already well-publicised, and if I might add, impressive resume, this intervention will focus on …

The statement from a factional Afenifere group raises serious concerns about a penchant and deliberate attempt to find faults and trade in deceit instead of objectivity. The group has found it challenging to accept that under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s comeback story is firmly underway. The rebellious Afenifere claims that President Tinubu’s administration’s performance over …

Saudi authorities have asked pilgrims performing the hajj to remain in their tents for several hours during the high point of this week’s pilgrimage, citing high temperatures. According to a report in Saudi media, Hajj Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah has requested that pilgrims refrain from leaving their tents between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Thursday. The ‘Day of Arafat’ traditionally …

Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)has commiserates with the Governments and peoples of Niger and Kano States over the experiences of two recent disasters. Niger State had experienced a devastating flood, a few days ago, and involved an unprecedented flood which claimed many lives, destroyed property and disrupted livelihoods, submerged homes and other critical infrastructure, disrupted the haulage of goods, including foodstuff, …

The administration of President Bola Tinubu celebrated two years in office on Thursday, 29 May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the remaining part of his first term. Indeed, two years is sufficient to assess the effectiveness or otherwise of an administration’s …

The Kano State Government has officially declared the Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all primary and secondary schools across the state. Also read: Sallah: Jaji’s welfare package brings joy to Zamfara Muslims. According to a statement on Sunday by the Ministry of Education’s Public Enlightenment Director, Mr. Balarabe Kiru, the Commissioner, Dr. Ali Makoda confirmed that the holiday is set to commence …

Eniola sells food at one of the intersections of Lekki-Epe Expressway. Her food, mostly rice and stew, is displayed on a wooden table in the open space. That is also where she lives. She wakes up at three or four in the morning to start cooking. She is just 15. Her mother used to be the food seller until she …

Authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast live in Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani and 34 other languages. This will allow pilgrims and listeners worldwide to follow the sermon in their native language, according a message by the authorities. ‘The Hajj Khutbah 1446 will be translated into 34 languages on Thursday, 9 …