The Spokesperson for Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Moses Olafare, has explained the reasons why the monarch will not react to the 48-hour threat by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to reverse the title conferred on a popular Ibadan-based business mogul, Dotun Sanusi. Olafare, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, disclosed that…
Once hailed as the firebrand of Northern Nigerian politics, Nasir El-Rufai now finds himself in a curious twilight—boasting of a coalition that would sweep APC into the dustbin of history, only to be swept aside by the very electorate he presumed would rally behind him. His recent mobilization in Sokoto, where he declared APC “clannish…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday sent a historical message to former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), as he marked his 84th birthday, wishing him warm felicitations and a sharp reminder of legacies that continue to shape Nigeria’s destiny. In a statement signed by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the former Head…
“David and his beautiful wife Chioma came to visit me in my house in Atlanta with an invitation of their wedding which was to be held in Miami Florida—so I told them I’m sorry I will not be able to attend the wedding because of my busy schedule. So I said but I was going…
A popular Ibadan based broadcaster, Babatunde Saheed, known as Mr. Sport, has joined Sure FM 97.5, a Lagos-based radio station dedicated to sports programming. Saheed will host a weekday evening show, Lori Papa, announced on Sunday evening. It is scheduled to air from 5 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, featuring sports talk, analysis and…
THE consideration by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the civil aviation authorities to appoint musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1, as an ambassador is absurd. Indeed, it is ill-advised to reward bad behaviour. Following his infamous attempt to prevent the departure of a ValueJet Airlines plane at the Nnamdi…
More music giants have endorsed the upcoming Ariya Eko music feast organised by Evergreen Music Limited. Among them are veterans like juju legend, Chief Ebenezer Obey; fuji superstar, General Kollington Ayinla; and juju veterans Admiral Dele Abiodun as well as Uncle Toye Ajagun. The Ariya Eko train energetically and strategically driven by Evergreen Music Managing…
A High Chief in Ìjẹ̀bú, Rasaki Adeneye has revealed that he once performed Èṣù rituals, locally known as Èṣù Adaje for prominent churches and mosques in the country. Speaking in an interview with Punch Newspapers, Adeneye explained that the traditional practice was not limited to individuals but extended to religious institutions that sought spiritual fortification…
There were reports yesterday that former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola , and members of his African Democratic Congress (ADC), were stoned in Remo North, Ogun State. This follows allegations by ADC that their canopies were removed, chairs broken, musical instruments seized, and an armoured tank stationed at a ground chosen for their rally…
A social media entrepreneur, Jael Kofoworola Akanji, popularly known as Alabike, has dragged one-time Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Aishat Elizabeth Anjorin (Lizzy Anjorin), before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to seek enforcement of her fundamental human rights. Akanji also sought damages in the sum of N500million against the 1st respondent (Lizzy Anjorin) for…
