Frontline Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has publicly identified herself as a feminist. Akindele made this revelation while advising the wife of popular skit maker, Kamo State. Speaking in a viral video on social media, the actress noted that despite her feminist nature, she does not encourage women to disrespect their husbands. While also…
Mr. Charles Ebuebu, the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has paid tribute to the late Dr. Aaze Tom Adaba, describing him as a legend, statesman, mentor, and trailblazer. Ebuebu acknowledged Dr. Adaba’s instrumental role in shaping Nigeria’s broadcasting regulatory framework as the pioneer Director-General of the NBC. Ebuebu’s tribute highlighted Dr. Adaba’s dedication,…
Major Debo Bashorun was a Media Assistant to General Ibrahim Babangida. For years, he had a runniing battle with the military authorities, particularly Brigadier Haliru Akilu. At the early stages of the Babangida’s government, he was quite visible in the government. He was so close to the former President that he even wrote a book…
In an interview he granted to TSM magazine Edition of July 14, 1991, Gen. Bali was not too forthcoming in his answers. A thorough-bred professional soldier who was quite apolitical, he was apparently an outsider to the political scheming of Babangida and his political soldiers. The interview went inter alia: TSM: You announced the execution…
Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has revealed details of the foiled coup allegedly led by his childhood friend, General Mamman Vatsa, which he says compelled him to choose between preserving a longstanding personal bond and safeguarding the nation’s future. In excerpts from his autobiography, ‘A Journey of Service,’ launched on February 20,…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has mourned the passing of its pioneer Director-General, Prof. Thomas Adaba, who died at the age of 83. In a statement, the Board of Management and Staff of the NBC described Prof. Adaba as an exceptional leader, trailblazer, and visionary who laid the foundation for the commission’s growth and development….
Many Nigerians experience visa refusal daily. They don’t need the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to invoke hell against any country to make the point. Unfortunately, Ribadu’s fury after the Canadian High Commission refused visas to Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa and other officials for the winter Invictus Games in Vancouver Whistler…
Reconciling Accounts: An Ex-excellency prepares to meet his maker Any student of history who has encountered the legendary South African figure known as Shaka Zulu knows that you either hate him or love him. In a life filled with brutality and deception, Shaka killed his half-brother to become king. In the fullness of time, he…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has opened up about her past close friendship with Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid. In a recent statement, Dikeh revealed that she and Wizkid were inseparable nearly a decade ago, with many speculating that they were romantically involved. According to Dikeh, she would often deny the rumors, citing Wizkid’s young age at…
MY JUNE 12 STORY -Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar(rtd) (On October 24, 2000, IBB, in a Voice of Nigeria (VON) Hausa service interview, said “Only Gani Fawehinmi and Colonel Dangiwa Umar are the only true, principled fighters of June 12. Others are sycophants who fed fat on June 12”. In his lengthy treatise, published in the…
