Unleashing the Demons of Exploitation -- Author Femi Euba Explores the Common Ground Between the Exploiter and the Exploited Nov 6, 2008
Practicing playwright, director, actor and a scholar, Femi Euba received an MFA in Playwriting and Dramatic Literature, and an MA in African-American Studies from Yale, and a doctorate in English Literature from the University of Ife in Nigeria. His plays include the award-winning The Gulf, The Eye of Gabriel and several radio plays for the BBC Radio. (Primezone Releases)
Odinga Returns Home, Says 'I'm A Friend Of Nigeria' Oct 11, 2008
Accompanied by his wife Ida, Odinga reminded his audience of the pivotal position that Nigeria occupies in the world, especially in Africa, and why democracy must be deepened in the country ... He also came in 1992, 1999, 2003, 2006 and 2007 and visited Kano, Kaduna, Ibadan, Ife, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Lagos among other cities. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Several dignitaries thronged to the home of the late Jose, where they left their impressions of the late maestro. GBENGA SALAU captured a few: Aug 3, 2008
Chief Tony Momoh : "It was in the time of Alhaji jose that we have this expansion in DAILY times. It is so big that it also led to diversification. For instance, from about three titles, it went to about 14 titles and he diversified into other areas like magazine division, printing division, packaging division, leisure services, selling all these records and even books. So, most importantly, was the training of journalists. He pioneered formal journalism training in Nigeria. Before we have these... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
S'West Governors, Monarchs Meet On Yoruba Unity Aug 2, 2008
Also at the parley were chairmen of councils of traditional rulers from each of the states, namely the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade; Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo; Deji of Akure, Oba Oluwadare Adesina; and Alaye of Efon Alaye, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare ... "The Yoruba has always been a trail blazer in every sphere of life, but despite our superlative successes and incredible achievements, one still eludes us- unity. We are our own most rabid... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Federalism Only Way Out of Niger-Delta Crisis - Clark Jul 31, 2008
The Ijaw nationalist leader in a press statement, yesterday, commending the recent call by the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere on President Yar'Adua to send a bill increasing derivation on all mineral deposits throughout the states of the federation to 50 per cent to the National Assembly said the position of the Yoruba apex body has once again vindicated his belief that adherence to the rule of law and commitment by the political class to the problems afflicting the nation... (allAfrica.com)
Obasanjo, Soyinka, Ulli Beier, Trade Words Jun 8, 2008
Indeed, sources said the Beiers - Ulli and Georgina, his wife - did not only reject offers from the Federal Government and the Obasanjo Presidential Library ... The 1986 Nobel laureate for Literature wants the UNESCO institute to be sited in either the University in Ife or Ibadan, but not in the Obasanjo Presidential Library. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Yar'Adua, Ban, others seek safer environment Jun 6, 2008
5 million monthly on contractors and cleaners of its environments, added that "our dream is to surpass in aesthetics University of Ife (OAU) which today is about the most aesthetically beautiful campus in Nigeria.". A renowned environmentalist Mr. Giwa Bisi Rodipe has urged government at all levels to invest in tree planting in order to boost the economy of the nation and to make the environmental accessible for people to operate. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Asantehene blames Africa's under development on ... Nov 27, 2007
The University also conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters degree on Honourable P.J Patterson, former Prime Minister of Jamaica and a Doctor of Law degree on Alayeluwa Sijuwale Olubuse 11, Ooni of Ife kingdom in Nigeria ... Otumfuo Osei Tutu, compared Africa's situation to that of Asia and said the culture and way of life had been the foundation upon which the so-called Asian Tigers, had built their work ethic and creative energy developed, adding that, that had sustained their self-confidence... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria: House Speaker is Yoruba Nation's Only Hope Sep 19, 2007
The Speaker was accompanied to the New Ife Road, Ibadan residence of the deceased lawmaker by some members of the National Assembly including the Deputy Leader, Alhaji Shehu Hagai and Mr. Kayode Idowu ... While maintaining that Nigeria does not need politics of bitterness at this stage of the nation's development, the Speaker declared that she was grieved and felt sad "as I am talking to you now. When last I was in the state, he was with me. He said I would not leave the place until I took... (allAfrica.com)
Christianity Vs. the Old Gods of Nigeria Sep 5, 2007
Older and more sophisticated than the better-known Benin and Ife bronzes, the Igbo-Ukwu bronzes date to between the 8th and 10th centuries and provide proof that a unique form of metallurgy evolved in Nigeria. While Achina had few Christians 60 years ago, they now constitute more than 95 percent, says Emmanuel Eze, a retired teacher. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Nigeria:Buhari Caught Up By His Past Apr 22, 2007
ADDI also reminds voters of the regime's attack on religious leaders, such as "Oba" Okunade Sijuwade, the Oni (king) of Ife, and lhaji Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano. The regime placed both leaders under house arrest for six months for an "unauthorized" trip to Israel. (allAfrica.com)
Papa Ankomah And Science Education Apr 10, 2007
Oba Okunade Sijuade, the Ooni ("King") of Ife, southwest Nigeria, pointed out that Nigeria constitutes over a quarter of sub-Saharan Africa's population and that as the initiative develops, the traditional leaders would "reach out to other monarchs not only in Nigeria, but also other parts of Africa.". In a measure of African values-driven science education system, King Sijuade announced that there are plans to establish a science academy - the Yoruba Academy of Science - to promote... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
World Briefings: Sex harassment rife in Nigerian schools (Katharine Houreld) Mar 29, 2007
Sex harassment rife in Nigerian schools - World - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper ... Sex harassment rife in Nigerian schools ... ILE IFE, Nigeria When Nigeria's education minister faced an audience of 1,000 school- children, she expected to hear complaints about crowded classrooms and a lack of equipment. (Washington Times, DC)
Lecturers Prey on Nigerian Women, Girls Mar 26, 2007
ILE IFE, Nigeria When Nigeria's education minister faced an audience of 1,000 schoolchildren, she expected to hear complaints of crowded classrooms and lack of equipment ... She is desperate to finish her studies and begin working to help support her family, yet "my life is stopped," she said ... Stigma prevents many more from speaking out, says Oluyemisi Obilade, a professor who teaches adult education at prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University at Ile Ife in central Nigeria. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Nigeria:Obasanjo Recognises Atiku As VP Mar 4, 2007
Recalling the death of the last Sultan, late Eminent Muhammadu Maccido in a plane crash last year, the President said, "the painful and sobering tragedy which claimed the life of the late Eminent Sultan Muha-mmadu Maccido and the lives of many illustrious sons of Nigeria still remains with the people of this country. It is to the credit of the people of Sokoto that the depth of the calamity not withstanding, Almighty Allah imbued you with his strength and fortitude to reconcile yourself with the... (allAfrica.com)
Project E-Ghana and Emergence of Africa's Bill Gate Jan 25, 2007
The brain behind it all was an industrious woman, who had graduated from the University of Ife with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering ... 93Ghana has a lot to learn from the Omatek experience in our Government's quest to popularize IT among our people," said Dr Benjamin Aggrey Ntim, Deputy Minister of Communications, who led a Ghanaian delegation to the event. The Deputy Minister also pledged the Government's preparedness to collaborate fully with Omatek to ensure the success... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria:Wole Soyinka Rejects Two Presidential Candidates Jan 16, 2007
"Shall I remind this nation of Buhari's deliberate humiliating treatment of the Emir of Kano and the Ooni of Ife over their visit to the State of Israel. I hold no brief for traditional rulers and their relationship with governments, but insist on regarding them as entitled to all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of any Nigerian citizen," he further said. Soyinka submitted that the argument being canvassed in certain quarters that by endorsing Buhari they have settled for someone who... (allAfrica.com)
