The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Thursday, declared that the British signed a treaty with Alaafin recognising him as the superior head of the Yoruba Nation. This followed a fresh crisis between the Alaafin and Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, after the Ooni conferred the title of Okanlomo Oodua on a businessman,…
The United States of America has contradicted Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala over the state of Nigerian economy, saying that the new minimum wage of N70,000 had been undermined by the continued depreciation of the Naira. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had, on August 14, commended President Tinubu’s administration’s reforms by restoring stability…
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…
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…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday gave the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to address what it described as pressing issues affecting Nigerian workers, warning of possible industrial action if its demands are not met. The union accused the government of failing to constitute the governing board of the National Pension Commission and diverting…
1. In the last 48 hours, I have been in consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and those involved in the unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviours of certain individuals at our airports of recent. 2. Though regrettable, we think valuable lessons have been learnt by all sides to these incidents and airport…
Vice-President, Goodluck Jonathan, reportedly declined to assume presidential powers in November 2009 after then-President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua left the country for medical treatment without formally transferring authority to him. The decision created a months-long power vacuum, fuelling public anxiety that Nigeria was adrift and at risk of a military takeover.The stalemate persisted until February 9,…
Sources have claimed that a section of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is supporting former President Goodluck Jonathan to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, while another group is rooting for former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, to return to the party. Speaking to Daily Sun, the source claimed that the Governor…
