The production team of actor Adedimeji Lateef has arrived Ekiti to continue development on the Kiriji War film project. Adedimeji Lateef has shared promising updates regarding this ambitious cinematic endeavor, which focuses on the historic Ekiti Parapo/Kiriji War. The core team recently concluded pre-production work amid the scenic surroundings of Ekiti State, laying the groundwork…
By Dr. Yemi Farounbi In life, there are seasons when the path ahead is smooth and the breeze is at your back, pushing you forward. But for many Nigerians, the opposite is true. Every day feels like a struggle against resistance—running uphill, pushing against the wind, straining under the weight of systems that should have…
By Babafemi Ojudu The Obafemi Awolowo Civic Center in Ado Ekiti was filled beyond capacity last Saturday as the play Kashimawo took centre stage. Produced by Professor Rasaki Ojo-Bakare, a towering figure in Nigerian theatre, the performance was enthralling. In less than two hours, the life and times of Bashorun MKO Abiola unfolded before us—his…
– Tribune Online Leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom (UK), Kemi Badenoch, is once again in the news after revealing the personal attacks she endured from British racists since becoming the first black woman to head the party, describing the scale of the abuse as “hysterical.” Tribune Online reports that Badenoch, who…
By Olabode Opeseitan Every year, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (M.A.N.) releases figures that read like obituaries for the nation’s industrial spirit. In 2023, MAN reported that 767 manufacturing firms shut down, while 335 others became distressed due to multidimensional challenges ranging from forex volatility to infrastructure decay. In 2024, the association announced that over…
By Olabode Makinwa I have watched, with deep concern, how the lines between journalism and broadcasting are being carelessly blurred in Ibadan. As someone who has devoted years to the practice of investigative journalism, I cannot stay silent while many On-Air Personalities (OAPs) parade themselves as journalists simply because they hold a microphone or sit…
A billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has shared how he once sold diesel from door to door before he was able to build his oil and gas empire. He explained that the journey into the energy sector started with very humble beginnings, long before his company, Zenon Oil, became a dominant force in Nigeria’s diesel market….
Nigeria’s history has always been shaped by voices—some loud,many silenced, and a few that seem lonely in their persistence fortruth and justice. Today, as the nation grapples with corruption,insecurity, poverty, and broken promises, there remain those whocontinue to speak, write, march, and insist on a better Nigeria. Theymay look around and feel isolated, mocked, or…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed disappointment over the conduct of some of his political appointees.The governor stated this on Friday when he was presented with the All Progressives Congress Governorship Nomination and Expression of Interest forms by the Ekiti State University Alumni Association at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti, the state capital….
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a bold prophecy about a presidential aspirant in Nigeria, raising questions about the potential outcomes of the upcoming elections. His comments have already generated significant attention across political and social media platforms, fueling discussions on the aspirant’s chances. The aspirant in question is Oyo…
