Prince Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi and Prince Okunade Sijuwade were good friends in the 1960s and early 70s. Adeyemi, a prince of Oyo and direct descendant of Alaafin Atiba, was a boxer before he became an insurance broker. Sijuwade was a journalist briefly when he worked with the Nigerian Tribune and from there he moved into…
Former Councillors in the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde between 2021 and 2024 have officially announced their defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing alleged marginalisation, unpaid entitlements, and exclusion from party activities. The decision was made known at the end of the meeting held in Oyo Town by the Forum of Ex- PDP…
Victor Osimhen will lead the Super Eagles as captain in their semi-final clash against Morocco’s Atlas Lions at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Regular captain Wilfred Ndidi will miss the game after picking up a suspension due to card accumulation. Ndidi received his first booking in Nigeria’s Round of 16 victory over Mozambique…
In a move to douse growing tensions within the traditional institution, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has clarified that there is no rift between him and the Alaafin of Oyo. The monarch broke his silence following a viral video from a recent public function which suggested a deliberate “snub”…
Veteran Nigerian galala singer, Daddy Showkey shares his views on life with new record – Position Born as John Asiemo but known as Daddy Showkey all over the Ghetto and for his famous galala style from the late 1990s, the veteran singer, currently signed to Lionclan dishes out his first offering for the year 2018…
Leading filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has intimated the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, with the story of her success. According to her, she knows no other thing than working, adding that she does not even attend parties. Akindele said this when she and her team visited the Emir in his palace as her reigning…
It was a drama of an evening. It was more than a dinner for Professor Biodun Jeyifo. BJ, as he is fondly called, was marking his 80th birthday. He was not going to be generous to the man sitting next to him. Wole Soyinka, that is. He launched a barb at the bard. The memory…
When leaders deliver, everyone should commend them. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde nailed it with Olunloyo Park on Airport Road, Ibadan, a fresh gem boosting Ibadan’s appeal. Museums and recreational parks define livable cities, and Ibadan craves more like this. The beauty? Government need not build alone. Identify Ibadan’s top 5 prime spots, partner with…
The family of popular Nigerian gospel singer and minister, Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, widely known as Omije Ojumi, has announced her death. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the family confirmed that the renowned gospel artiste passed away at a hospital in Lagos. Omije Ojumi was celebrated for her emotional and deeply…
In the Bible, prophets like Elijah, Elisha, Amos, and Joel stand as timeless benchmarks of divine authenticity. They delivered God’s messages with unwavering accuracy, clarity, and purpose, serving as reliable reference points even today. Their prophecies were never marred by frivolity, contradiction, or widespread doubt in the land of Israel. When they spoke, the people…
