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Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, speaking in an interview with BBC Yoruba, says he should be examined by a psychiatrist if he joins the Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) masterminded by ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. His words: On joining Obasanjo’s coalition “Me? Obasanjo would establish a group and I will become a member of such group? That […]

The National Chairman, National Action Council (NAC) Dr. Olapade Agoro on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital declared his intention to contest the 2019 presidential election. He said that both the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had failed Nigerians. Agoro, who declared his ambition during a meeting attended […]

Perhaps the most insightful and concise contribution that I have read about the history of the Fulani and their inordinate ambition and insatiable thirst for domination and conquest was provided by Mr. Gbonkas Ebiri. His research and analysis of this topic is as historically accurate as it is outstanding. Permit me to share his words. […]

Nigerian army has announced the appointment of its new Director for Public Relations. The new anchor man is Brig.-Gen. JTE Chukwu. He replaces Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, who has been sent on course. Until his appointment, Gen. Chukwu, was the Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Public Relations (NASPRI), Lagos. Although no reason was given for the […]

I slept with 1,400 girls, impregnated 600 in 6 African countries, French tourist recounts A French tourist has admitted impregnating more than 600 women in six African countries within two years. Forty-year old Jean Michel made the revelation on an online news site “Africa24”. The six countries included Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Togo, Ghana and […]

Mr. Gwnfor Evans MP, the great Welsh politician, lawyer and author and the leader of Plaid Cymru, the Welsh nationalist party, for no less than 36 years before he passed on in 2005, made the following historic and profound observation many years ago. He said, ” ‘Britishness’ is a political synonym for ‘Englishness’ which extends […]

The latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released wednesday by Transparency International has revealed that corruption is getting worse in Nigeria. While the country scored 27/100 and was ranked 136th in 2016, the new CPI scores Nigeria 28/100 but with a rank 148 out of 180 countries surveyed — a significant 12 places below where it […]

From the Gayawa Fulani settlement in Birnin Kebbi local government where I encountered more than 200 children of school age whose parents are desirous that they be educated but seem helpless; to Ruggar-Era, another Fulani town in Argungu local government—where more than a hundred women gathered to receive me along with their young children who […]

US evangelist Billy Graham – one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century – has died aged 99. He died at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, a spokesman for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said. In a 60-year career, he is estimated to have preached to hundreds of millions of people around […]

Forty-Eight out of the missing ninety-four students from Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi have returned, the Yobe state government said. The state commissioner of education, Mohammed Lamin, disclosed this on Wednesday. He said that while 28 of the missing students returned on Tuesday night, 20 more returned on Wednesday morning. His words, “This has brought […]

Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, said, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its immediate past chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega should be held responsible over the rampant cases of underage voters in the northern part of Nigeria. The organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, said it was amazing that under-age children could be […]

We can’t forget in a hurry, how Tobi was the subject of ridicule for being the ‘begger’ of the year to a woman he likes. Fans called Cee-C all sorts of names for having Tobi in her palm. However, Tobi has manned up and fans are saying he should forgive her while also blaming Cee-C […]

According to Informationng, a Nigerian lady identified as Itunuoluwa Ogunwuyi on Facebook, has attempted suicide after her boyfriend broke up with her. According to her friends, Itunu wrote a suicide note that reads: Typed and corrected version of what she wrote on the piece of paper: “I don’t have other choice than to cut it short. […]

The Nigerian tailors have truly come a long way from the time of our mothers and mothers before them. The creativity that goes into one dress today is the same one an architect or artiste puts into their masterpiece. This is no doubt why a Nigerian wedding these days looks like a gallery, where beautiful […]

Like Nigeria’s Udoji Awards of the early ’70s when Nigeria’s problem was to know how to spend her surplus money, all Singapore citizens aged 21 and above will get a one-off “SG Bonus” of up to S$300 each as the 2017 budget came in with a surplus of almost S$10 billion (US $7.6 billion). Finance minister Heng Swee […]

It is the wisdom of the crocodiles to shed tears when they would devour. But unlike the beast of the deep, the daughters of former Nigerian President, Late Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, flash toothy smiles when they would devour. The late President’s daughters betray no bloody appetite like the crocodile, rather they sport insatiable craving […]

An unidentified pastor was recently embarrassed in the Abulado, Satellite Town area of Lagos state when he was trying to perform a miracle on a mentally challenged woman in the streets. In the video, the man was seen laying his hands on the woman’s head and muttering some prayers while onlookers chanted, then she removed […]

Zonal Police PRO, Dolapo Badmos is celebrating her husband as he adds another year today. Remember that they formalized their marriage some months ago. In a romantic Instagram post, Dolapo wrote: “everyday I celebrate you but today’s celebration is special because it’s your womb escape day! You have been the pillar behind me, my best friend, lover and […]

Catholic Archbishop emeritus of Lagos, Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, has declared that the Catholic Church does not run on tithes. The former President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), made the remark while noting that Catholic church had never taught that God’s blessings depended on tithe paying. Okogie was reacting to a statement credited to the Kogi […]

A plane belonging to Dana Airline, overshot the runway while trying to land at the Port Harcourt International Airport Tuesday evening. The plane which was coming from Abuja skidded off the runway into a bush in Omagwa community where the airport is located. Thankfully no life was lost in the incident. The airline which experienced a […]