- Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka was honored with the prestigious Haydee Santamaria Medal by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on August 23
- The award recognizes Soyinkas lifelong dedication to justice, culture, and human improvement
- The event also celebrated Soyinkas 90th birthday and the 60th anniversary of his first visit to Cuba
Soyinka honoured in Cuba. Photo credit: CubaSource: OriginalWole Soyinka awarded by Cuban presidentNigerian schools set to honour Soyinka at 90
Photos: NDLEA busts N17.9bn drug operation, seizes 31m opioid pills in 2 states
The NDLEA intercepted a large shipment of 31,124,600 tramadol pills (225mg) and codeine-based syrup bottles The operation, driven by intelligence on the shipment’s movement from India, led to a joint examination by the NDLEA, Nigerian Customs Service, and other security agencies In a related incident, NDLEA operatives at Port Harcourt International Airport arrested a suspect […] More Continue reading here ▶
Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning message to Tinubu: ‘the time is now’
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NDLEA: Wanted ex-beauty queen surrenders after hiding for 8 months
Aderinoye claimed she has been hiding in Akure Ondo state since January Photo credit: @ndlea_nigeriaSource: TwitterThe suspect who claimed she has been hiding in Akure Ondo state since January when she escaped arrest in Lekki Lagos however surrendered to the Agency on Wednesday 28th August.Meanwhile, a wanted ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known […] More Continue reading here ▶
Breaking: New first class Emir takes the throne after Bauchi state appointment
Haruna Dayaya has been appointed as the new Emir of Ningi by the Bauchi State Government, following the approval of Governor Bala Mohammed Dayaya, the eldest son of the late Emir Yunusa Danyaya, becomes the 17th Emir of Ningi, succeeding his father who passed away on August 24, 2024 The state government expressed confidence in […] More Continue reading here ▶
Eid-ul-Maulud, other public holidays Nigerians would observe in September 2024
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