“Speaking on the selfishness of politicians, he asked them to learn from Gowon’s case, he said, “Please, compare this to the case of former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. His nine-year regime was toppled in a military coup on July 29, 1975, while he was attending the Organization of African Unity (OAU) meeting…
President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday that his administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. In a national broadcast on the 64th Independence anniversary of Nigeria, Tinubu said his administration’s target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism…
Popular Nigerian Journalist, Rufai Oseni, has stated that he will be surprised if justice is served in the prison saga involving crossdresser, Bobrisky. It will be recalled that in an audio conversation made public by social critic, by VeryDarkMan, it was alleged that Bobrisky paid N15 million to EFCC to drop charges of money laundering…
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th independence anniversary, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has declared that “there is no better time to review our federal governance structure than now with a view to creating a federation that is more efficient, functional and responsive.” Senator Bamidele charged all leaders—political or socio-cultural, religious or traditional, community or…
Anthony Joshua has been suspended from boxing by the British Boxing Council after he suffered a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley last week. Joshua was handed a 28-day suspension, which is a standard procedure for fighters who suffer a technical knockout or knock out losses. According to reports in the British media, the…
Michael Anugwa, deputy controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has said that he was not suspended by the service. Anugwa is the officer in charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kirikiri, Lagos state, where Idris Okuneye, a popular crossdresser better known as Bobrisky, served his time. Anugwa spoke on Monday while addressing members of…
Papa Ajasco and company is a Nigerian Television program created by Wale Adenuga. The comedy series have started as early as 1996 and it’s being shown on WAPtv, NTA, Ait. Regarding the role of Papa Ajasco, in the family program, it was not first played by the person who we all know as Abiodun Ayoyinka….
On September 28, 1966, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a prominent Nigerian leader and statesman, congratulated Chief Hubert Ogunde following a remarkable command performance of Yoruba Ronu at the British Council Hall in Ibadan. This event marked a significant moment in the cultural history of Nigeria, showcasing the resilience and creativity of its people amidst political turmoil….
On February 18, 1947, the Daily Service newspaper published a story whose theme, like the ancient Secretarybird, has remained with Nigeria ever since. It is a story of the affinity between sex and corruption. Son of Alake of Egbaland and a no-nonsense judge, Justice Adetokunbo Ademola, then of the Lagos Santa Anna Magistrate Court, presided…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has barred journalists from covering the investigative hearing involving Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky, Martins Otse also known as VeryDarkMan and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Allegations of bribery have been levelled against the EFCC in the case of money laundry charge against Bobrisky. The allegations emanated…
