On November 26, 2023, the Oba of Benin ignited a huge controversy about the early history of Lagos. He did so by making the claim that the Edo people of the Benin Kingdom were the founders of Lagos. Because the crown worn by the Oba of Benin originated from Ife, we must be respectful in…
Lagos State wasn’t the capital of Nigeria for 99 years! Non indigenes are usually unable to know the difference between Eko, Lagos, and Lagos State. For comprehension, Eko, the domain in which Oba Rilwan Aremu Akiolu is the traditional head belongs to Aromire. It is the space from Obalende to Idumota (that is Lagos Island,…
Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has advised pastors and ministers of God to prioritize setting their own affairs in order before assuming leadership of a church. He conveyed this message during a sermon titled “Our Call And Commission To Serve The Lord.” Speaking at a recent Leadership Development…
For a moment, I am disoriented, not too certain about the day, the place and even the time. I am thinking and trying, in the wake of a deep short sleep, to work out the arithmetic of my activities in the past 24 hours. Yesterday, Saturday, was August 5. We left Nigeria at 2:30 pm…
There are five Nigerian states commonly mistaken to be Hausa but they have their own languages. Although these states speak Hausa as a form of regular pidgin, they have their languages. Nigeria has 400 ethnic groups and 450 languages, many people are grouped under three broad groups, Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba, even though they aren’t…
A student of Petroleum Chemistry at Baze University, Abuja, says she is the only person in her class. The student, Bumblebee in her post, explained what it feels like staying alone in a class. Bumblebee said she is the only one studying Petroleum Chemistry in her class. Bumblebee says she likes the course she is…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye has just revealed how some parents carelessly expose their children to spiritual danger and traps. In his words: “after looking for Jesus for some days, His parents found Him interacting with doctors and professors of the law.” “When His parents rebuked Him for putting them through so much trouble, Jesus answered that…
Bishop David Oyedepo (Founder of LIVING FAITH CHURCH) once had a female member of his church suffering from insanity. The lady was brought to his house and after prayers, she had temporary reliefs. However, she lapsed again and again, so the Bishop decided it was best the woman lived with them so her faith would…
The renowned Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, has at last addressed efforts by other chefs to challenge her Guinness World Record. Popular restaurateur Baci made history in May 2023 when he broke the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual). She beat the previous record of 87 hours and 45…
There is a quiet social media war currently pitching Funke Akindele and Toyin Abrahams against each other over supremacy and influence in the movie industry. With both famous actresses turned producers trying to outshine each other with their productions, it was only a matter of time before it became evident that one is not ready…
