Benin market tragedy: Traders count losses, seek govt support
It was a painful blast from the past and the victims will no doubt have to live with sour memories…
NLA pushes for improved library services
The Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Oyo State chapter, recently observed its annual Library Week, Conference and Annual General Meeting. The…
Investigation: Untold stories of smuggling, struggles at Nigeria-Benin border
In August 2019, the federal government shut Nigeria’s land borders in a move to stem the tide of smuggling. But…
Most bizarre act of 2019: Killing of Favour Daley-Oladele
The gruesome murder of a 400-level Theatre Arts student of Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State, Favour Daley-Oladele, allegedly by…
African giant, Burna Boy: Entertainment personality of 2019
2019 was a good year generally for the entertainment industry in Nigeria. Major beneficiaries were particularly the music industry where…
Anthony Joshua: Meet the comeback kid
After regaining his WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweights from Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia on December 7, Anthony Joshua…
Issue of the year: Anti-hate speech bill
To say the least, 2019 was a year of many issues and controversies. From the arrest of journalist and pro-democracy…
From the contemptible to the commendable, here are events which shaped 2019
The year 2019 has gone as one of the most eventful in the last decade, given the undulating fortunes which…
Man of the Year: Rule of law
THE primary purpose of government is to ensure peace, security and stability in the society. The government does this by…
How we fared in 2019, Nigerians speak
In the course of 2019, Nigerians went through different experiences from the socio-economic to the political. DEOLA OTEMADE, IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI…
The train to Tangier
Never in my life have I observed anything more bizarre than the first sight of Tangier. It is a tale…
Insecurity in 2019: Tales of sorrow, tears and blood
THE year 2019 had been fraught with killings, a large percentage of the killings coming through banditry which had states…
Lagosians weather Yuletide anxieties, crimes, disasters
IT is another Yuletide in Lagos, just like in every other part of the globe. Interestingly, the period is often…
Adekunle Gold, Pius Adesanmi, Blessing Okoro, COZA and other trends of the year
With Adekunle Gold asking for a promise that Simi would “grow old with him” and Simi responding “I’ll ride with…
Ten years of Boko Haram war: Untold story of military’s new offensive against insurgents
EACH time the terrorists get into towns and villages to steal foodstuffs, they sometimes return to Sambisa forest with women…
The many looks of Nigerian Father Xmas
Across the world, a common feature of the Christmas celebrations is the appearance of Santa Claus said to come from…
How JDPM commemorated International Children’s Day with Oyo pupils
For as long as one can remember, the unchanging and immutable day for the celebration of Children’s Day in Nigeria…
The education sector in 2019: Specks of Sunshine
For a long time in Nigeria’s history, the education sector in an election year did not witness a disruptive quake…
Exciting roller coaster of joy as Glo My Own Don Beta hits Benin City
THE joyous roller coaster of celebration and fun berthed in the ancient city of Benin this week as another set…
The dying Christmas traditions
‘In the days gone, by Christmas had its traditions, orthodox or not. FUNMI AREMU speaks with some individuals on the…
