The passing on of Prof. Ngùgì Wa Thiong’o has orphaned Africa; we, the students of literature, have borne it all. Prof. Ngùgì was one in many; a mentor, a teacher, a prolific writer, a poet, an honest man, and a great political animal. Ngùgì’s great works of literature among them; The River Between, Weep Not Child, A Grain of Wheat, I Will Marry When I Want, Devil on the Cross, Decolonizing the Mind, Wizard of the Crow, Matigari, Dreams in the Time of War, among others have created an original African desire, identity and the African literary philosophy. If a…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
For its outstanding financial performance and strategic growth, Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading tier-one financial institution, has been honoured with the Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year award at the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards. Organized by Nigeria’s premier financial media platform, Nairametrics, the awards were launched to recognize individuals, institutions, and policy reforms that have significantly shaped Nigeria’s capital markets. The initiative seeks to spotlight excellence in areas such as regulatory leadership, corporate governance, investment performance, and financial innovation. “This award is a testament to the tremendous work we are doing at Fidelity Bank—not only in delivering…
Senator Yunus Akintunde the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District has joined notable leaders to felicitate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the entire Nation as the administration marks the second year in office. In a release by Kunle Olatunji the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator Akintunde, he further expressed optimism about the policy reforms and action plans of President Tinubu’s administration while acknowledging the various challenges and the endurance of all Nigerians at all levels. “It is important to salute the courage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his giant strides and genuine focus, embarking…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Badagry Division, during a routine surveillance and patrol, on Monday, 26th May, 2025, at about 04:50hrs raided, the hideouts of some suspected vandals and recovered illegal products found in kegs, sacks and plastic containers et ce tera. The Command relied upon credible and actionable intelligence from the good people of Badagry, before directing its personnel to forestall, the already organized, method by which the unscrupulous elements initially, wanted, to use to syphon, their illegally, gotten petroleum products to the neighbouring countries bordering Badagry. The exhibits recovered, from the routine…
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday shut down Saint Mary Catholic Church, Oke-Padre, Ibadan, for violating severe environmental laws, arising from its dilapidated toilet facilities, that has caused air pollution and sewage overflow in the area. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu said that the situation contravenes the state environmental regulations and required urgent intervention to prevent potential health hazards. Barrister Ashamu described the situation as a public health emergency, stressing that urgent action was necessary to avert a potential outbreak. “We cannot afford to wait for more casualties before responding. Preventive action is our priority,”…
In a vibrant celebration of this year’s Children’s Day, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc unveiled its Read2Lead Anthology—an inspiring collection of essays written by young Nigerians as part of the bank’s flagship literacy initiative. Held at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos, the event was themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0” and drew hundreds of students, parents, and educators. The day was packed with fun-filled activities—from dancing competitions and face painting to arcade games and singing contests—creating lasting memories for the children in attendance. A major highlight of the celebration was the official launch of the Read2Lead Anthology, which features…
As the Ileya (Sallah) season approaches, Adron Homes, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, is again giving Nigerians a reason to celebrate beyond the festivities with the launch of its highly anticipated ILEYA/SALLAH PROMO! This year’s celebration blends culture, community, and homeownership into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for families and individuals looking to secure their future through real estate. With over 40 estate locations nationwide, spanning Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, Jos, and Ekiti, Adron Homes is offering a generous 30% discount on all land purchases. Even better, customers can enjoy convenient payment plans spread over 24 months, making land ownership…
Nigeria still has men of God who see things clearly and warn ahead of time before they occur. In a world where people find it hard to believe prophets because of their experiences, Primate Ayodele has continued to stand out as a major prophetic force nationally and internationally. His prophetical sagacity was once again confirmed yesterday when one of the prophecies he shared during an early morning church service on Tuesday came to pass at noon of the same day. While leading prayer at the ‘God will not put me to shame’ prayer service, which runs at his church, INRI…
In a thoughtful demonstration of support and encouragement, Moruf Oseni, the MD/CEO of Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has donated his ONE DAY salary for May 27, to Chiderije Mbah, a 12-year-old child who emerged winner in the Wema Bank 1-day MD/CEO initiative for Children’s Day. The Wema Bank 1-day MD/CEO initiative was launched by the Bank on May 21, 2025, calling on Nigerian children to showcase their potential for leadership and career success in the banking industry, by uploading video submissions where they share their ideal role…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The 2025 Children’s Day celebration will remain a memorable experience for over 300 pupils , students from Lagos State government schools and private institutions, as the Lagos State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) hosted the event in grand style for the first time. Despite the early morning showers, the children—full of enthusiasm—kicked off the day with a parade inspection led by the “One-Day Sector Commander,” Temitope Popoola, an alumnus of one of the participating schools. In a friendly, cool weather atmosphere, school representatives dressed in neatly ironed uniforms, berets, and holding school banners marched…