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In a viral video, Professor Wande Abimbola, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, and the Awise of Yorubaland – head of all Ifa oracle diviners – threw a bombshell. In it, he affirmed that the Oyo State government contacted him on the divination process leading to the nomination of […]
Continue ReadingNollywood actress, Big Brother Africa star, model, and video vixen, Beverly Ada Mary Osu popularly known as Beverly Osu, is currently on vacation in Marakesh and she shared these hot bikini photos on social media on Tuesday. See more photos below: Photos: Beverly Osu
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian actress, Iniobong Edo Ekim, popularly known as Ini Edo, has shown off daughter, Light photography skills. The beautiful filmmaker who has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut, took to her Instagram page, to share photos of her toddler daughter taking her pictures. Captioning the photos, she wrote: “She said “mama […]
Continue ReadingIn the early hours of the morning of January 15th 1966, a coup d’etat took place in Nigeria which resulted in the murder of a number of leading political figures and senior army officers. This was the first coup in the history of our country and 98 percent of the officers that planned and led […]
Continue ReadingNaomi Silekunola, ex-queen of Ooni of Ife; owner of Ibadan-based broadcasting station, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat; and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdulahi Fasasi; regained their freedom from Agodi prison on Tuesday, 21 days after they were remanded over the death of 35 children during a stampede in Ibadan. Presiding judge of […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the staff and certificate of office to the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade. The presentation signals the formal ascension to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo by the new monarch. Governor Makinde made the presentations in a brief ceremony held at […]
Continue ReadingHollywood actress, Dalyce Curry also known as Momma Dee’s body has been found at her Los Angeles home amid the ongoing wildfires. Dalyce Curry who is known for her roles in ‘The Ten Commandments’, ‘Blues Brothers’ and ‘Lady Sings the Blues’, tragically died at 95. Her body was found burnt days after fire razed her […]
Continue ReadingThe people of Lagos should thank their stars that their state is not a country. If it were, it would have seen worse times than Gabon of the Bongo family. Even without being a country, Lagos already has big and small Bongos with each of them exacting worship from wayfarers and home-sitters. One of them is […]
Continue ReadingRivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt and presided over by Justice Stephen Jumbo, has sacked the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chukwuemeka Aaron. Justice Jumbo also nullified the ward, local government and state congresses of the PDP held in the State in July 2024. The court’s decision followed […]
Continue ReadingKenyan woman, Hellen Mutimu, the alleged baby mama of Nigerian businessman Okechukwu Pascal, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has taken to social media to thank Nigerian afro beats singer, Burna Boy, for fulfilling his promise to help her and her son. Hellen insists that she and Cubana chief priest had sexual encounter three years […]
Continue Reading“I hope your daughter is safe” “We thank God. We are all fine. But which of my daughters do you have in mind?” “The one in California. When I read about the wildfires that destroyed over six areas in Southern California, it was you and your daughter that came to my mind. I called you […]
Continue ReadingA statue of Ghana’s former president, Nana Akufo-Addo, unveiled in November 2024, has been destroyed, sparking debate among citizens. The statue, located in the Western Region, had been erected to honour the president’s development initiatives during his tenure. However, it became a target of criticism, with many accusing the former leader of self-glorification amidst the […]
Continue ReadingGospel singer, Timilehin Ajayi, has been arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering his 24-year-old girlfriend, Salome Enejo, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), serving in Abuja, for suspected ritual purposes. Timileyin, who is known as a multi-talented gospel singer, prolific songwriter, vocalist, and recording and performing artiste, was apprehended on Sunday near […]
Continue ReadingThe oba under our law is not a king; he is a chief. That is why the law governing the appointment and removal of the oba and his ijoye is called Chiefs Law. The colonial government made it so. The oba was not recognised as king by the law – because the English king/queen was […]
Continue ReadingLagos State House of Assembly immediately replaced its impeached Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa with its first female Speaker, Mojisola Meranda and has sworn her in. She took her oath of office after the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday during a plenary session. Meranda, the former Deputy Speaker, represents the Apapa 1 […]
Continue ReadingLagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa over abuse of office and multiple fraudulent allegations. Multiple sources confirmed that Obasa was removed by the lawmakers during a plenary on Monday. Also, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly removed the Clerk, Olalekan Onafeko Onafeko was said to have been singlehandedly […]
Continue ReadingA year ago, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), openly lamented the “craze and quest for gratification, bribes and other compromises” by some of the commission’s investigators. “They are becoming too embarrassing and this must not continue,” he said. Monday last week, the EFCC dismissed 27 officials over alleged […]
Continue Reading22-year-old Nigerian lady identified as Iyanu Adedeji allegedly stabbed her husband, Azeez Funsho Jimoh, to death in the Gbonagun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Reports say a security source mentioned on Sunday that the duo of Iyanu and Funsho were married with two children. The source noted that an argument had ensued between the […]
Continue ReadingFormer commandant of Army Signals, commander of Training and Doctrine, and Chief of Defence Training and Planning, General Ishola Williams (retd.), speaks with The Punch’s IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on the upsurge in banditry and terror attacks in Nigeria, their attendant consequences, and solutions Nigeria is witnessing a resurgence in terrorist attacks. It appears the bandits are also […]
Continue ReadingThe “Jaguda” is a sort of rough -hewn familiar type in Nigerian urban street parlance. He is a general communal presence in such urban neighbourhoods, an outlaw that is often tolerated for his use value in times of trouble. He is a thug owned by the community in case rascality is needed. But the ‘Jaguda’ is […]
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