By Femi Adesina Remember the hit track by Father U-Turn titled ‘Yetunde’ in his 1999 album, Padlock Your Mouth? Well, that was the song I used to tickle my friend and professional colleague, Yetunde Oladeinde (née Francis), who passed on just over two weeks ago. Yetunde Yetunde o Yetunde mi da Yetunde Yetunde Yetunde o Yetunde mi da Yetunde Yetunde o, my darling o Yetunde Yetunde o, Ololufe mi Yetunde… And Yetunde would laugh and laugh, and then cover her mouth with her palm. She knew I was just joking, kidding, as I am who and what you would call…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
A human rights organization under the aegis of Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) on Wednesday protested against what it described alleged pervasive tribalism, abuse of federal character principles in the Nigerian Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the leadership of Major General Emmanuel A.P. Undiandeye, the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI). The organisation said the appointment of his kinsman, Navy Captain S. K. Ogogo (NN/2122) as the Director of Finance and Accounting (DFA) at the DIA, starkly undermines the principles of fairness and equity, especially when there are numerous qualified individuals suitable for the role. The National Coordinator…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike All is now set for a power-packed heavyweight boxing clash between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia tonight. The fighters are set to earn massive prize money and fight purses, thanks to the head of Saudi’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Turki Alalshikh, who is driving efforts to make Saudi the new home of boxing. Though the exact figures have not been made public, Forbes reported that Joshua is set to bank a whopping $50 million [£39 million] from this fight, not including pay-per-view sales. In contrast, Ngannou is reportedly set to receive $20 million [£15.6…
The bid by the Tinubu administration to ensure food security through transformation of agricultural productivity in the country has received a major boost with a consortium of mid-sized agriculture companies pledging to support millions of farmers across different value chains in the country. Speaking during the group’s courtesy visit to the presidential villa on Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima commended the efforts of the young entrepreneurs, particularly in “seeking practical solutions to challenges confronting the nation”. Sen. Shettima who welcomed their partnership said, “Mid-sized companies like yours should be the drivers of change in our nation. We can work as…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dr. Dele Alake has affirmed the commitment of the African continent to equipping women with requisite skills to participate actively in the mining sector value chain. Giving the goodwill message at the International Women’s Day Forum 2024 organised by the Women Miners Association, the Minister lauded the organisers for putting the progress and plight of women in the mining sector on the front-burner, emphasising the importance of investing in the development of women for leadership in industry and governance. ” We live in a world…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the heinous incidents of abduction involving very vulnerable victims, internally-displaced persons in Borno State, and students in Kaduna State. The President has also directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the victims and ensure that justice is served against the perpetrators of these abominable acts. “I have received briefing from security chiefs on the two incidents, and I am confident that the victims will be rescued. Nothing else is acceptable to me and the waiting family members of these abducted citizens. Justice will be decisively administered,” President Tinubu said. The President sympathized with the…
By Bola Tinubu The man in whose memory we gather here today serves as a compass for each of us and a guiding light for several generations of leaders. His principles have withstood the tests of time and geography. He stands as a testament to the resilience of his convictions. Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s life also provides a compelling narrative for every student of leadership—an inspiration that continues to resonate across our community, our nation, and the global stage. Therefore, I am honoured to be invited to yet another avenue to reassure ourselves of his essence. To comprehend Chief Awolowo’s teachings,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Famous controversial street hop musician, Portable has credited his success in the Nigeria music industry to rapper Olamide. Portable expressed gratitude to Olamide on TikTok, while acknowledging him for turning his life around. Reflecting on his journey from the streets to prominence, Portable recounted how he used to perform for just N200 at events before the rapper’s intervention. “I would have still been on the streets if not for Olamide, I went to London to collaborate with the best rapper in the UK and it’s all thanks to Olamide. He told me that I was gonna make…
By Abdulwarees Solanke Certainly, every nation desirous of development has a responsibility to preserve the values which gives it vitality and essence of existence. But it must also be able to re-invent those cultural elements and practices that are capable of holding it down from global relevance and competitiveness. There is an imperative for Nigeria of today to examine the various dimensions of her national cultural practices that are dysfunctional to the attainment of the lofty vision of nationhood. After all, a nation remains a nation when it can sustain its existence in terms of sovereignty and identity, and when…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A man who allegedly raped, impregnated a 15-year-old in an uncompleted building in Tayi Village near Minna, Niger State, is currently cooling off in one of the cells of the state police command. The command’s spokesman, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this to newsmen in Minna, said the teenager, name withheld, was in JSS3. According to Abiodun, the incident was reported at the Bosso Divisional Police Station on Feb. 28 at 10:30 pm. ”The female victim of about 15 years, who is a JS3 student in Minna, fell sick and was taken to a hospital for treatment and…