“Baba-Wole! Whether you like it or not, it is my duty to carry your bag onto the plane today”, insisted Aketi, as we threw banters on the queue at the Ibadan Airport en route to Abuja. I yanked my bag from his hands but he promptly reclaimed it. Our mutual friend, Bisi Ogunbadejo, who was Read More…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Mrs. Margaret Emefiele, wife of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, wanted for alleged money laundering. According to EFCC’s spokesman, Mr. Dele Oyewale, speaking in Abuja, “Three other persons had been declared wanted alongside Margaret on the same office.” Read More…
President Bola Tinubu expressed profound sorrow upon learning of the demise of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, the former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Dr. Ojougboh, a distinguished figure in Nigerian politics, breathed his last on Wednesday. According to some media reports, Dr. Ojougboh may have suffered a cardiac arrest while watching the Read More…
It is becoming increasingly dangerous to be poor. Don’t believe the yarn that all men are equal. Is the man eking out a living on a tired patch of earth on the desert fringes of Katsina equal to his compatriot luxuriating in the cosy embrace of Abuja without a visible means of livelihood? The law Read More…
The police in Osun have confirmed the tragic killing of Dr. Richard Adeoriokin, a Nigerian lecturer based in the United States, in Ejigbo, Osun State, on Saturday. According to SP Yemisi Opalola, the Osun police spokesperson, a suspect has been apprehended in connection with the murder. Opalola stated, “Police in Osun is aware of the Read More…
By Chinwendu Uzoatu It was a historic event as His Royal Highness, F. E. Ebelendu, Igwe Nnanyelugo 1 of Aguluezechukwu, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, celebrated his 47th anniversary on the throne and conferred chieftaincy titles. Among those conferred with chieftaincy titles are seven selected sons of the soil and some prominent Read More…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, with the declaration of ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, as wanted. Ms. Aderinoye escaped from her residence in Lekki, Lagos, after NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate on January 24th, following Read More…
In the sweet science of boxing, the quality of the boxer’s corner is virtually as important as the pugilist’s skill itself. There are tricks that the trainer and the cut-man know that could swing the fight one way or the other — a word of caution here on how to better handle the opponent, expert Read More…
Adebola Oluchi Aderibigbe, a student at Stillman College, Alabama, has made history by becoming the youngest and first African recipient of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Horizon Award. The award recognises individuals who embody Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideals of social justice, peace, and equality. Adebola was recognised for her advocacy for girls’ rights Read More…
A devastating explosion rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan on Tuesday night, resulting in at least two fatalities and leaving dozens injured. The incident, caused by explosive devices stored by illegal miners, unfolded in a residential building and caused extensive damage to the surroundings. Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the impact during a visit to the Read More…
