Former Governor Ayo Fayose has stated that he will not mend his broken relationship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Ayo Fayose said Obasanjo played a major role in removing him from office when he was governor of Ekiti State. He stated that Obasanjo also removed Governor Ladoja, Governor Alamieyeseigha, Governor Dariye from office when he…
The Federal Government has banned open grazing by cattle rearers as part of efforts to curb the persistent farmers-herders conflicts across the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, during the inauguration of the 1st National Council on Livestock Development in Yola, Adamawa State. The minister…
Nollywood is on the brink of another cultural earthquake as Femi Adebayo finally confirms what the nation has been whispering for weeks: the legendary Agesinkole has returned. After a viral, mystery-filled campaign that swept through markets, streets, billboards, and social media under the enigmatic #HeIsBack movement, the reveal is now official, #AgesinkoleIsBack, and he’s coming…
Koko Master D’banj has sparked fresh conversations in the Nigerian music industry after reflecting on how he, 2Baba, and other early Afrobeats pioneers were treated during their rise to fame. The entertainer revealed that during their prime years, major music platforms did not give them the respect they deserved.Instead of being honoured on the main…
Bandits, in a new offensive, have reportedly attacked the Isapa community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting a pregnant woman, 10 children, two nursing mothers, and several other residents. Eyewitness accounts suggest that between 20 and 30 armed bandits stormed the community, moving alongside a large herd of cattle while sporadically…
Discussions and engagements held last week between a high-level Nigerian Delegation and US Officials will help strengthen security partnerships between the two Countries and open new avenues for cooperation to protect Nigerian Citizens. The Delegation, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, met with Senior Officials across the US Congress, the White House…
Samuel Akpabot (3 October 1932 – 7 August 2000) remains one of Nigeria’s most respected composers, ethnomusicologists, and cultural scholars—a man whose career bridged continents and whose work helped define the relationship between African tradition and Western classical forms. Known for his intellectual depth, multi-instrumental talent, and lifelong dedication to African musical heritage, Akpabot’s legacy…
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has recalled how she lost an endorsement deal because she refused to go on a Dubai trip with the owner of a company. Tiwa, who spoke in a panel organised by Entertainment Week Africa, shared her perspective on the demand for sex from female artistes in exchange for opportunities. She…
ARMED men have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of students and teachers during an attack on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The attackers, said to be riding on more than 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van, stormed the private Catholic boarding school in the…
A high-level session on Leadership and Strategic Management was held with the Board of Management of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), led by Canadian-based Chancellor and leadership expert, Mr. Ayo Owodunni. Mr. Owodunni’s presentation focused on strengthening the Commission’s strategic approach, highlighting the importance of clarity, communication, and direction in regulatory institutions. He emphasized the…
