Prince Bayo Osiyemi, an ex-Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State’s first civilian governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has disclosed how Chief Mike Adenuga, CEO of Globacom Limited, was secretly transported into exile during the Major Gideon Orkar-led military coup against the Gen. Ibrahim Babangida administration on April 22, 1990. Osiyemi in his memoir due for launch…
Chidi Odinkalu, a Professor of Practice in International Human Rights Law at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, has revealed that Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, who gave the order restricting protesters of the just concluded End Bad Governance demonstration to MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, hails from Obi Akpor…
Bisi Olatilo, a veteran journalist, has requested that all services related to the funeral of Onyeka Onwenu, the late singer, be provided free of charge. Onwenu passed away on July 30 after a performance at a birthday event in Lagos. In an opinion piece published on TheCable on July 27, 2021, Onwenu expressed her wishes…
The Presidency has cleared the air on the controversy over the N573 billion received by states. It said the fund is a World Bank loan, which the Federal Government guaranteed, and not a grant. It explained that the issue of whether it was a grant or a loan should not be at the centre of…
In a desperate move to leave Italian Club Napoli FC, this summer Victor Osimhen has submitted a transfer request. This was confirmed by the Sporting Director of the Italian Serie A club, Giovanni Manna, just before the kickoff of their Coppa Italia clash with Modena on Saturday 10 August, 2024. Giovanni Manna said this ahead…
Head coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, Rena Wakama has been named as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced this prestigious accolade on Sunday, concluding the Olympic Games. Rena Wakama’s selection highlights her outstanding leadership and tactical expertise, which elevated Nigeria to remarkable success at the Games….
Juju legend, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, professionally known as King Sunny Ade, has vowed to keep the memory of Onyeka Onweu alive as long as he lives by performing their duet, “Waiting for Me” which was released in 1989. KSA made the vow, while he joined the management of the Musical Society of Nigeria, MCSN,…
The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian church of God, RCCG Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has reiterated that corruption is at its peak because majority of Christians who are supposed to be peculiar people and make a difference have compromised. Calling on Christians to shun a lifestyle of double standards, at the day six of…
Toyin Afolayan (born September 24, 1959), widely known as Lola Idije, is a prominent Nigerian film actress. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Madam Adisa in the 1995 film Deadly Affair. Toyin Afolayan is credited with popularizing the internet slangs “Soro Soke Werey” and “Pele My Dear.” The phrase “Soro Soke Werey” was…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said it will be hard for Nigeria’s economy if any administration tries to reverse the fuel subsidy removal after President Bola Tinubu’s government. Wale Edun added that any plan by other administrations to reverse forex subsidy will have to deal with the…
