By Malcolm Little Black Alone in this solemn wilderness Where time is the only friend; Drowning in the well of the mind And death not so dreadful like a dead-end… In this place of solitude In this secret sanctum; Thoughts grow wings Wishes travel on chariot… Where tongue is incarcerated There Words are made sacred; […]
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Soldiers rescue abducted Kaduna students Buratai declares war against bandits, kidnappers Lawyers have adduced reasons why kidnapping remains a lucrative “business” across the country despite the prescription of death penalty for the offence in some states. Meanwhile, soldiers have rescued some of the kidnapped Kaduna students while the Police in Kano freed eight persons kidnapped […]
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Tragedy struck residents of Aboru and Iyana-Ipaja in the Alimosho area of Lagos on Saturday as the flood swept away an 11-year-old boy and his rescuer, one Wasiu into a canal linking Aburo and Iyana-Ipaja on Ige Road. The correspondent who visited the scene of the accident observed a huge crowd wearing long faces due […]
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It all started like a rumour, and soon gained currency as it spread, without any of those involved bothering to deny it, officially, ostensibly believing it was a mischief. Since Thursday, the social media has been abuzz with news, albeit unconfirmed or denied, that Nigeria’s 76-year-old President Muhammadu Buhari was getting married yesterday to his […]
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By Malcolm Little Black Be the reason behind another man’s smile But be not the reason for his sigh Be to him not a huddle And be not his burden… When life seems like a piece of Chinese puzzle A little thinking will do It costs nothing to lift up a heart The power is […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday barred all ministers and heads of federal agencies from travelling abroad pending their defence of the 2020 budget before the National Assembly. A statement issued in Abuja by Mr Willie Bassey, Director Information, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said the order was with immediate effect. “The […]
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday sacked the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye and ordered a re-run of the election. He confirmed the news of his sack at the tribunal on his official twitter handle, urging his supporters to be law-abiding as they await the rerun of the election in November […]
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To safeguard the health of residents of the state and ensure they enjoy qualitative health care services, the Ondo State Government has closed down eight health facilities for various offences. It also warned seven facilities for alleged non compliance to rules of practice and engaging in unprofessional conducts. While reading the riot act to violators […]
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Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of 35 Commissioners and Special Advisers who would serve in the cabinet of Governor Gboyega Oyetola. The Majority Leader, Hon Moroof Olanrewaju who moved motion for their confirmation said all the nominees have been found to be worthy of the appointments. The motion was seconded by […]
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About 40 passengers escaped being burnt on Thursday when a luxurious bus conveying them reportedly went up in flames along the Enugu-Onitsha expressway in Anambra State. The bus belonging to one of the transport companies in the South East was said to be on its way to Lagos from Enugu when the incident occurred. It […]
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