Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is a treasure chest filled with rich cultural diversity, natural beauty, and historical significance. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene beaches of Akwa Ibom, and the historical landmarks across the northern kingdoms, Nigeria has a myriad of attractions waiting to be explored. While these assets…
The Supreme Court has dismissed the trial of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), the former Chief Security Officer, CSO, to the late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha in the murder of late politician, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. Kudirat Abiola was the wife of the late businessman cum politician, Chief MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of…
A family of grasscutters went in search of food one day. It had been a terrible season for the clan; famine bit particularly hard that year. The mummy grasscutters nagged, the daddy grasscutters worried, and the baby grasscutters lost weight at an alarming rate. Even the granny grasscutters were dying quietly in their sleep from…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has clarified circulating reports suggesting a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes regarding the Awujale selection.According to a release, these claims are completely false and misleading.The release said the Governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with meetings he held in the…
The Alaafin of Oyo stool is one of the most revered traditional institutions in Yorubaland and, indeed, Nigeria. It is a throne steeped in centuries of history, cultural gravitas and political symbolism. Yet, in recent times, the occupant of that exalted stool, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has found himself repeatedly enmeshed in controversies that raise…
Glow991FM, Akure, has announced the appointment of seasoned broadcaster Akinwunmi Abodunde as its new General Manager, marking a decisive step to strengthen leadership capacity and accelerate organizational growth.The appointment was disclosed on Monday through an official video published on the station’s Facebook page. The Chairman formally presented the new General Manager during an all-inclusive staff…
Is it true that a Nigerian youngster said he is greater than Fela?I sincerely hope he was misquoted.Even if he were to live ten lifetimes, his art and his life could not measure up to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Is it in art?Is it in music?Is it in activism, courage, or originality? Fela was not just a…
Forty years ago, my records were played on Nigerian radio and sold across the country. I became known. Then I walked away, pulled the plug, and went to serve my National Service. I begin with this not out of nostalgia, but to make a necessary distinction. There is a difference between being a musician and…
Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has stated that Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have already attained a level of influence comparable to that of late Afrobeat icon, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The actress made the assertion during a recent episode of the What I Know podcast, hosted by Korty EO and Seyi Sodimu. Responding to…
Veteran Yoruba actress Fausat Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, has once again publicly declared her loyalty to the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo. Taking to her Instagram page, the respected Nollywood icon posted a video capturing moments from a recent event…
