9 h. ago How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus

Tribune Online How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus Influenced by his philosophical studies and personal experiences, Nigeria’s poet Gabriel Ayomide Festus channels themes of grief, absence, and language into his work. In this interview with SEGUN ADEBAYO, he reveals how his father’s absence and eventual passing shaped his artistic vision, leading him to develop what he calls “spatial poetics. Your poetry is deeply […] How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Nigerians mourn late Jeremiah Useni, celebrating his legacy of unity, development

The entire nation came together in grief and remembrance as the funeral of the late Jeremiah Useni, took place on Saturday.  read more Nigerians mourn late Jeremiah Useni, celebrating his legacy of unity, development

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37 h. ago Four months after, justice not in sight over abduction, murder of Anambra man

• Deceased’s family, community petition IGP, accuse police of complicity, shoddy investigation • Widow wails: How will I cater for the six children he left behind?   By Dickson Okafor Since October 28, 2024, grief settled on the people of Umego Village, Awgbu in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, when one of […] The post Four months after, justice not in sight over abduction, murder of Anambra man appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Ekiti don kicks as robber who stabbed wife escapes from custody

A university lecturer in Ekiti State, Israel Dada, has been left in shock and outrage after a notorious robber, identified as Ayomide, mysteriously escaped from police custody after allegedly stabbing his wife, Mary, multiple times inside their home at the Bode Thomas Housing Estate, Ogbomoso Road, Ofameta, Oyo State. In an interview with our correspondent Read More

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3 d. ago The Sun awards, endorsement of highest quality –Keyamo, Adeniyi

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Mr. Festus Keyamo (middle) displying letter nominating as The Sun Minister of the Year 2024. With him are Managing Dircetor/Editor-in-Chief, The Sun Publishing Limited, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh (3rd left) and others in Abuja.     Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN) and the Comptroller General […] The post The Sun awards, endorsement of highest quality –Keyamo, Adeniyi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Festus Porbeni, a retired rear admiral, recalls Edwin Clark’s strong character and patriotism

As more important Niger Deltans mourn the demise of the Ijaw hero, 97-year-old Edwin Clark, another prominent Nigerian, Festus Porbeni, read more Festus Porbeni, a retired rear admiral, recalls Edwin Clark’s strong character and patriotism

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3 d. ago Gov Mbah, David Mark mourn as Anichukwu family announces mother’s burial

Governor of Enugu State Dr. Peter Mbah and former President of the Senate Senator David Mark have expressed grief over the death of the late Senior Mother-in-Israel, Josephine Anichukwu, mother of the media aide to the governor, Mazi Uche Anichukwu, describing her as a consummate teacher and an extraordinary woman. This came as the Anichukwu […] The post Gov Mbah, David Mark mourn as Anichukwu family announces mother’s burial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja

Tribune Online Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja The Presidency has expressed grief over the tragic loss of five students of the Federal University Lokoja to an auto crash on Monday. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon stated this in a condolence letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […] Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Pa Adebanjo: Advocate of equitable, progressive Nigeria — Shettima

Tribune Online Pa Adebanjo: Advocate of equitable, progressive Nigeria — Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima has described late Afenifere’s leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died on Friday at the age of 96, as an advocate of a more equitable and progressive Nigeria. He expressed grief over his passing, noting Pa Adebanjo’s extensive contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, from his role as the Organising secretary of the […] Pa Adebanjo: Advocate of equitable, progressive Nigeria — Shettima Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Adebanjo Will Be Remembered As Advocate Of Progressive Nigeria — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed grief over the passing of Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who died in Lagos on Friday at the age of 96, describing him as an advocate of a more equitable and progressive Nigeria. Shettima noted Pa Adebanjo’s extensive contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, from his role as the Organising […]

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