The warring leaders of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, have been urged to sheathe their swords and allow peace reign in the overall interest of the Yoruba ethnic group and its progress. A former National Publicity Secretary of the organisation and former two-term member of the House of Representatives, Chief Babatunde Oduyoye, in a statement issued in Ibadan, called on the leadership of the Afenifere, now divided along the Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Pa Ayo Adebanjo factions, to put the interest of the Yoruba people first at this moment in history. Oduyoye, who also served as the Minority Whip of…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Saturday, 8 April, 2023, urged Nigerians to see the Easter season as a period to reflect on how to sustain peaceful coexistence in the country and galvanize collective roles in nation-building. The Governor’s wife, who stated this at the 2023 Family Easter Feast tagged, “Hallelujah, The Lamb of God is Alive Forever, ” noted that the programme is part of the activities by the Office of the First Lady, Lagos State to ensure the season is celebrated in grand style. “Beyond the celebration, we are encouraged not to lose track of the significance of Easter.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Gunmen have killed Jacob Agada, a retired immigration officer on night of Thursday, 6 April, 2023 at Ombi 2, Lafia, Nasarawa State. The source claimed the late retired immigration officer was returning to his house about 9pm when the hoodlums abducted him and his lifeless body was later discovered in the area. The source, who expressed sadness over the incident, said Agada was jumped at and taken away by the hoodlums who were hiding not far from his gate. Agada lived just beside a popular hotel in the area, he added. Alleging a spike in the spate of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 70-year-old divorcee in the state for allegedly defiling two minors. The man, Usman Ibrahim who resides in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area is being questioned over the allegation that he defiled the two minors: one seven years old and the other four years old. The Police said in a statement issued on Saturday, 8 April, 2023 by state Police image maker, Sulaiman Nguroje, that the act took place at Ajiya Street, Jimeta, adding the man was arrested on Monday, 4 April, 2023. “The suspect, Usman Ibrahim was said to…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The unthinkable happened in Bauchi as a suspected watermelon thief was beaten to death by four people. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, made this disclosure on Friday, 7 April, 2023 in a statement made available to newsmen. Wakil, who disclosed that four men are now cooling of in police cell, said the deceased was caught for allegedly stealing seven watermelons valued at N2,000 from farm in Dallaji village, Tudin Wada ward, in the Warji Local Government Area of the state. According to Wakil, a Superintendent of Police, said, “On March 29, 2023, around 10am,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Gunmen in the early hours of Saturday, 8 April, 2023 attacked Chitumu, a community near Zuba town in Gwagwalada area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Secretary to the community’s village head, Muhammad Liman, said the attackers numbering about 15, arrived some minutes after 12 am, and went straight to the house of a cattle dealer, one Isiaka Alhassan Dogara. “They immediately abducted him with one of his daughters name Fatima, aged fourteen years old. Some of the gunmen killed the father, Alhassan Dogara, as the wives of the abducted person raised alarm.” According to…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigerian Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, also known as Davido has disclosed his relationship with his colleague, Burna Boy is very fragile, not as good as before. The Osun State born music icon, said they were on good terms but they “don’t really talk” to each other anymore. Davido recently featured on Ebro in the Morning Show on Hot 97FM, New York, USA. Speaking on unity among Afrobeats artists, the Omo Baba Olowo crooner said, “Afrobeats [artists] we are in unity. I spoke to Burna [Boy]. He called me. He calls me as well but we’ve not really…
I send my best wishes to Christians in Nigeria and all over the world who are celebrating Easter this Sunday. As we all enjoy the well-deserved break, I urge every Nigerian to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless love of God for mankind. As we celebrate, let us also remember our obligation, as God’s children, to love our neighbour, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe. For Christians everywhere, this celebration is in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s life of service and his supreme sacrifice for the salvation of mankind. And as we observe Easter this year, let us all imbibe…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Veteran Nigerian actor, Yemi Solade, in a cryptic post has confessed being in a state of depression. Taking to his social media account, the thespian wrote, “Depression, God help me please.” In another post, the film star wrote, “Nigeria, To live and survive in it one must belong to the cult.” Yemi Solade is a veteran Nollywood actor and movie producer. He was born in Lagos on 31st January, 1960. In the movie industry, he is popularly known for the roles he played in the movies Voiceless Scream, The Widow, and Elevator Baby. He started acting when…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Director of Media and Publicity for the Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, has said rumours that the President-elect has selected the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his Chief of Staff remain mere speculation, figment of imagination until Tinubu confirms it on his return from France. “I don’t know about that. The President-elect will soon be back in the country. It is nothing new. We know it has been trending in the last couple of days. Of course, it is still in the realm of speculation until the President-elect says otherwise,”…