By Adetutu Audu Lady Iyun Ajilore a.k.a. Saint Janet, the popular Nigerian Juju and highlife singer known as the general overseer of “sinners chapel”, has passed away, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com also reports the late musician died after a brief illness. Publisher and socialite, Femi Davies confirmed the death of the female musician popularly called ‘the General Overseer of Saint Bottle Cathedral’ on his social media handles. She reportedly died in the early hours of today, Sunday, 2 August, 2026. Regarded in the entertainment arena as ‘G.O of Saint Bottles Cathedral’, Janet was famous for blending gospel-style openings with candid, adult-themed…
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By Nosimot Soneye Despite decades of scientific advances, malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest yet most preventable diseases, particularly across Africa. Caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, the disease continues to pose a major public health challenge despite sustained global intervention. The female Anopheles mosquito, which bites mainly between dusk and dawn, is the primary carrier of the parasite. While malaria cannot be transmitted through casual contact such as hugging, coughing or sharing food, it can be passed from a pregnant mother to her unborn child during pregnancy or childbirth. For many…
Following the success of Chaos in the Ring, Lagos has reaffirmed its ambition to become Africa’s leading sports entertainment hub, with the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Lekan Fatodu, @lf_thechamp saying the state will continue to create opportunities that drive investment, tourism, and economic growth through sports. Speaking at the boxing spectacle held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Fatodu praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his steadfast commitment to sports development, describing his support as the catalyst for Lagos’ emergence as Nigeria’s premier destination for major sporting events. He also commended Balmoral Group Promotions and…
By Bashir Adefaka The Yoruba people have, for centuries, maintained a rich cultural and religious heritage shaped by diversity, coexistence and mutual respect. Across generations, Yoruba communities have accommodated different religious traditions, including Isese, Islam and Christianity, while preserving a shared cultural identity rooted in language, customs, family values and communal bonds. However, growing instances of inflammatory rhetoric and religious provocation from individuals who claim to speak in the name of Isese or Christianity are raising concerns about the future of peaceful coexistence among Yoruba Muslims, Christians and traditional worshippers. Traditional rulers, religious leaders and community authorities have an important…
From Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Sarki SK as he fondly called by friends and family is a household name in Kebbi state due to his humility, openness and uncompromising stand on truth and telling it to whoever deserves to hear it no matter whose ox is gored. His educational sojourn began as a primary teacher after completing his National Certificate of Education ( NCE) as a teacher for many years from one primary school to another in both urban and rural areas. Known for dedication to duties Zaki rose through the ranks from ordinary teacher to Assistant Head Teacher and…
Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, veteran journalist, and former Chief Press Secretary to Oyo governors, Chief Lekan Alabi has passed away on Saturday morning, 1 August, 2026, in Lagos. He was 76. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Adeola Oloko, Media Aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. In government, Alabi served as Chief Press Secretary to successive Oyo State governors. Colleagues remember him for two things: a sharp red pen and an even sharper memory for facts. For many reporters in Ibadan, their first lesson in accuracy and attribution came from his desk. But beyond…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed all litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official dealings with the apex court. The directive, contained in an internal memorandum obtained by SaharaReporters on Friday, was issued by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir E. Akanbi, Esq., on the instruction of the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Dated July 13, 2026, the memorandum was addressed to all litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers and titled: “Prohibition of the Use of the Title ‘Barrister’…
By Babafemi Ojudu Public figures who invoke loyalty as a moral test must themselves be prepared to have their own record on loyalty examined. I have followed the debate surrounding Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s claim that his former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was disloyal. Having observed and reported on some of the events in question, I find Obasanjo’s sanctimonious posture rather troubling. Perhaps it is time for Nigerians to ask a few questions of Obasanjo himself. How loyal was he to General Murtala Mohammed? Is it not true that Murtala, at one point, contemplated removing him from office and relieving…
By Temitope Ajayi There is something fundamentally inappropriate about Cardinal John Onaiyekan granting a television interview to offer his own account and interpretation of what transpired during the private meeting between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu. It is, in my view, an abuse of clerical privilege. The bishops requested an audience with the president. He granted the audience graciously. They presented, as was their right, a catalogue of the country’s economic, social, and security challenges as they saw them. Except for their grudging acknowledgement of the benefits of NELFUND, they were dismissive of the other…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has announced fresh plans to strengthen the Safe Schools Initiative through deeper collaboration with security agencies, as it moves to protect teachers, pupils and school facilities across the country’s 774 local government areas. The development was disclosed on Friday,31 July, 2026 when the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, briefed the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the Safe Schools Initiative, chaired by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, amid renewed concerns over recurring attacks on schools, kidnappings of students and teachers, and growing calls for improved security infrastructure in educational institutions. Speaking after the interface with…