Written by By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor When the author of Usefulness of Useless Knowledge, Donald Jordan, said “history is an aggregate of half-truths, semi-truths, fables, myths, rumours, prejudices, personal narratives, gossip and official prevarications,” he may have been frustrated by the historical contradictions of his time. And such inconsistencies have been the fate of history from … Continue reading “Eko ROW!: Benin people ‘owned’ Lagos, Awori paid royalties to them—Erelu Abiola Dosunmu”
The man fondly called Zik of Africa deserves his day. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s foremost nationalist and first president, deserves his birthday, November 16, to be slated as a national holiday. It is a deserving honour for the pivotal leader who led the charge for Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960. As a result of his … Continue reading “THRILLS: Zik’s Day Beckons, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu “
By Vincent Ujumadu SPEAKERS at the 12th Annual Zik Lecture Series have suggested ways that could move the continent of Africa forward and be in a position to compete with Western countries.The speakers were the former Prime Minister of Malawi, Joyce Banda, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra and the … Continue reading “Zik Lecture Series: Banda, Makinde, Obi speak on way forward for Africa”
A popular traditionalist, Abdulazeez Adegbola, a.k.a Tani Olohun, has pleaded with the Muslim community to forgive him for allegedly burning the Quran and defaming some Muslims in Kwara State. Tani Olorun made this plea while addressing the court after he was granted bail on Thursday, Nov. 16. The cases against Tani Olorun heard on Thursday were instituted … Continue reading ““I didn’t know burning Qur’an is offense” Tani Olohun begs Muslims”
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Saad Abubakar, has defended the invitation of Dr Zakir Naik, an Islamic cleric who has been declared wanted for alleged terrorism, to the 10th Sheikh Usman bin Fordiyo week. Responding to his critics at the event on Thursday, November 2, the Sultan stated that Muslims have the right to invite … Continue reading “We have every right to invite our Muslim – Sultan replies those criticizing him for inviting Islamic cleric declared wanted for alleged terrorism”
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Sunusi Yusuf, who conspired with two armed robbers to rob his friend, Nura Ibrahim. Yusuf was arrested alongside the two suspected robbers, Nasiru Ibrahim, and Sunusi Abubakar, in Garko Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in … Continue reading “Man conspires with two armed robbers to attack his friend in Kano; cart away N2.9m”
Israeli ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has said that Nigerians and citizens of other countries are safe in his country in spite of the ongoing offensive against the Hamas who carried out an attack on Saturday, October 7. Freeman who spoke at a press conference on Tuesday, October 10, said the Hamas is a terror group … Continue reading “Nigerians in Israel are safe, were not fighting Muslims but terrorists – Israeli envoy”
Three suspects were on Tuesday, October 10, paraded by Kogi Police Command for false alarm that led to the lynching of a man accused of snatching their manhood. The suspects identified as Harish Abdurasheed,18; Yakubu Mohammed, 25; and Haruna Adamu, 28, all of Hausa descent living in Ayetoro Gbede, were arrested at Ayetoro Gbede in Kabba/Ijumu … Continue reading “Kogi police arrest three for raising alarm that led to lynching of alleged manhood snatcher”
Early on the fourth Saturday in September, 2023 we made some great minds to converge on air via the signals of TopRadio 90.9 FM, on our weekly radio programme, “The Vintage TalkShow…with the FAJ”. It was a special episode dedicated to honour the sudden and painful absence of a colossus of technical art and a … Continue reading “Pat Nebo: When A Giant Falls… -By Femi Akintunde-Johnson”
As the Muslims across the country marked the celebration of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), The Zenith Pathfinders on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 held her women’s day program in order to educate and inform the Muslim women about Islam. The program which was held at 296, Orodu Road at Ilese Bus Stop, Adiyan, … Continue reading “Mawlud Nabiyy: Muslim Women Tasked On Nation Building”