I was with Seun Kuti, a toddler then, as his father—Fela Anikulapo-Kuti—turned 50. The air in Lagos pulsed with sound and spirit. At the Shrine, music was more than music; it was resistance, prophecy, and catharsis. Fela’s saxophone didn’t just sing, it demanded, it provoked, it liberated. That day , through the night, was unforgettable:…
Nigeria today is the consequence of the choices we made in the past—political, economic, and social. When we ruptured the First Republic with our political intolerance and victimisation of opponents, we opened the gates for political violence in the Middle Belt and Western Region. That turbulence provided the opportunity for various shades of military governments,…
Urbane, chic and visionary, Bimbo Esho is the managing director of Evergreen Musical Company Limited. She also functions as an entrepreneur, cultural activist, and music promoter. Her Evergreen Musical Company is constructing the Evergreen Music Heritage Centre, which promises to be Africa’s greatest music museum, located in Anthony Village, Lagos. The ravishing beauty currently working…
The Federal Government’s proposed 5% fossil fuel tax, scheduled for January 2026, is anchored in a commendable ambition: to reduce emissions, shift Nigeria toward cleaner energy, and align with global climate goals. In principle, it’s a forward-thinking policy. In practice, however, it risks compounding the hardship of millions already stretched thin by recent economic reforms….
The Director General, Mr Charles Ebuebu, accompanied by members of the Board of Management, on the 1st of September, 2025, held a town hall meeting with staff at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja.The Director General welcomed all the staff present and mentioned that the meeting was an avenue to foster engagement between the management and…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dissociated itself from Simon Ekpa following his conviction in Finland, warning against attempts to link him to the group or its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, stressed that Ekpa, who styles himself as leader of the “Biafra Government in Exile,” has no affiliation with IPOB…
In a world where global alliances often shift like sand, the renewed engagement between Nigeria and Brazil stands out as a testament to the enduring power of vision, diplomacy, and mutual respect. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Brazil in August 2025, his third since assuming office in 2023, signals more than ceremonial courtesy, it…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has sparked reactions online after a new video of him emerged. In the viral video, the elderly statesman, known as OBJ, was seen spraying money on Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate. Obasanjo, former First Lady Patience Jonathan , and other dignitaries danced during Chief Morenike Faloyin Badejo’s birthday celebration. While…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described September as a month of destiny and divine visitation, declaring that God will single out His children for favour in the new month. Adeboye, who disclosed this on his official X handle on Monday, said he paid an unannounced…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and legal scholar Prof. Chidi Odinkalu for opposing his speculated 2027 presidential ambition, warning them to stay away from his political decisions. Keyamo and Odinkalu had urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to hand its ticket to Jonathan, arguing that his return…
