Growing up in my corner of the world, long before I ever boarded a plane or held a U.S. visa in my hand, one artist schooled me on the matters of the heart. Lionel Richie. His voice was a balm, his pen a compass. Out of his many masterworks stretching back to his days with…
A prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mutawalli Kashim Imam, has publicly announced the end of his 36-year political and personal relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing conscience, faith and opposition to what he described as widespread injustice under the current administration. Imam, who serves as Chairman of ADC Membership Registration and…
In Nigeria’s business landscape, where rivalry often overshadows camaraderie, the enduring friendship between industrialist and Aare of Lagos, Rasaq Okoya; prominent businessman, Samuel Adedoyin; and gaming pacesetter, Kessington Adebutu, stands out as a rare example of loyalty, mutual respect and shared values. The trio, all businessmen who rose from modest beginnings to national prominence, have…
“I was returning from one of such trips to a prominent Emir one afternoon when I heard from my car radio Chief Abiola calling on General Abacha to come and ease Chief Shonekan as he eased out Babangida, I was shocked. I called Chief Abiola and asked for an explanation of what I had just…
Growing up in my corner of the world, long before I ever boarded a plane or held a U.S. visa in my hand, one artist schooled me on the matters of the heart. Lionel Richie. His voice was a balm, his pen a compass. Out of his many masterworks stretching back to his days with…
A prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mutawalli Kashim Imam, has publicly announced the end of his 36-year political and personal relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing conscience, faith and opposition to what he described as widespread injustice under the current administration. Imam, who serves as Chairman of ADC Membership Registration and…
In Nigeria’s business landscape, where rivalry often overshadows camaraderie, the enduring friendship between industrialist and Aare of Lagos, Rasaq Okoya; prominent businessman, Samuel Adedoyin; and gaming pacesetter, Kessington Adebutu, stands out as a rare example of loyalty, mutual respect and shared values. The trio, all businessmen who rose from modest beginnings to national prominence, have…
“I was returning from one of such trips to a prominent Emir one afternoon when I heard from my car radio Chief Abiola calling on General Abacha to come and ease Chief Shonekan as he eased out Babangida, I was shocked. I called Chief Abiola and asked for an explanation of what I had just…
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has taken a bold step from the big screen into public service. The Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed the celebrated actress as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The announcement was made on Thursday, February 19 in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa…
If they were not venomous, snakes would probably garland the necks of the rich and the influential to delineate social class. With a body handwoven by its Creator, the snake is the most awesome creature, epitomising engineering fluidity among wildlife. Its fleeting mobility, intricate symmetry, stretchy sinews, delicate precision and frightening fatality define a brute…
Released in 1972 on Decca Records, “Board Members” by Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and His International Brothers is a landmark Juju music album that cemented his superstar status in Nigeria. The track is known for its intricate guitar work, layered talking drums, and praise-singing, celebrating influential, high-profile figures of Lagos social life. The album, released…
News of the death of Jesse Jackson has prompted a flood of tributes across the world. Many of them rightly celebrate a man who stood, for decades, at the barricades of the struggle for civil rights in the United States—marching, organizing, speaking, and insisting that Black lives carried the same dignity as any other. He…
As part of ongoing efforts to reposition the Commission to meet the demands and challenges brought about by rapid technological advancement, the Directorate of Investigation and Enforcement participated in a three-day capacity building workshop themed, “Cyber Forensics and Digital Evidence Gathering.” The Director General, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, in his opening remarks, reaffirmed his commitment to…
Group8 has launched LEGENDS ONLY RADIO, currently transmitting on 91.9MHz from the Broadcast House, at Ayo Jagun Street, Lekki Phase 1, in Lagos. The media conglomerate of Group8 is chaired by a Media Magnate, Tajudeen Adepetu, LEGENDS ONLY RADIO is joining Radio8 – the dynamic radio arm of Group8, where its belief is in the…
