The Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona has been conferred with the title of ‘Amir ul Mulukil Muslimin Fi Bilad’ meaning Commander of Muslim Kings in Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States. The conferment ceremony, which took place at the Awujale’s palace ground, Ijebu-Ode, was organised by the League of…
A bill introduced by Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has sparked concerns that local government autonomy, recently upheld by the Supreme Court, may be undermined. The bill requires local government areas (LGAs) to remit a portion of their federal allocations into a consolidated account controlled by the state. Section 13(1) of the bill stipulates that…
Lisabi was a famous leader from Egba Alake, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, born around 1750. He belonged to the Egba tribe, a part of the Yoruba people. His father, Odunsi, was a respected warrior. Lisabi was trained by his father and showed great courage in battles against neighboring tribes. He became prominent in the 1770s-1780s…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, from N855 per litre to N998 per litre. The increase in the price of petrol, which came on Wednesday, was noticed at the pumps at all NNPCL depots in Lagos State. The new development is a 12.7…
Popular Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has advised career-oriented single women to have children early if they desire to achieve long-term professional success. In an interview with Nollywood On Radio, the film star shared her unconventional views on balancing career and family. Citing her personal experience, the actress argued that marriage is not necessary to start…
The single term presidency of six years proposed by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has sparked debate among Nigerians. Atiku, a 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, had called for a single term of six years presidency for Nigeria. He proposed that Section 135(2) should be amended to read: “Subject to the provisions of…
This moment, my pen finds its celebratory voice because this week in Nigeria, and particularly at the University of Ilorin, we are celebrating Oloyede week. Oloyede week is my choice of words in describing the mood of the University, a mood occasioned by the fact that come Thursday, the 10th of October, 2024, Prof. Is-haq…
At about 2 a.m. on 10 September, Mohammed Modu, a 32-year-old farmer in the Laujeri community of Borno State, was roused from sleep by the loud voices of his neighbours. As he stepped outside to investigate the commotion, he was shocked that floodwaters had inundated his residence. In a panic, Mr Modu woke his wife…
The interest generated by my story on Peter Fregene earlier today has been overwhelming. Nigerians made me proud. I thank all those that responded in messages, particularly in prayers and in their desire to contribute to any funding. I am NOT involved in raising funds from the public on behalf of Fregene because I have…
A Forbes publication has named David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, as the richest artiste in Africa in 2024. The list also mentioned Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, and Don Jazzy in the top five. While Davido led with $100 million, Don Jazzy followed with $50 million, Burna Boy raked up $30 million, Wizkid with $25 million,…
