Yoruba rascals and Igbo idiots (I), By Tunde Odesola

Was. Is. Will. The spellbinding sight of the throne would blush King Solomon green with envy. With a grin, the elephant walked majestically towards the throne, swishing his tail as its tree-trunk legs embossed map-like footprints in the brown earth. He clambered up to the throne, turned around, made a throaty sound of satisfaction with […]

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$53m fraud proceeds linked to Diezani, Aluko, Omokore recovered by US

Final resolution of two civil cases seeking the forfeiture of the luxury assets that were laundered in and through the country in a case involving Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources, and her associates, has been announced by the US Justice Department. The US government in 2017, filed a suit to recover $144 million […]

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Students, staff give a hero’s welcome to FUTO VC, Prof Oti, for refusing to compromise Abia gov election result (Video)

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer for governorship election in Abia State, Prof. Nnenna Oti, has recounted her experience in the just concluded governorship election in the state. Amidst chaos and the delay in announcing the Abia State governorship result, Prof. Oti stood her ground, insisting that the people’s votes must count. Announcing the […]

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Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie’s 16-year-old son, dies

It is very sad that Nigerian star actor and film producer, Yul Edochie, has reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie, on Thursday morning. This is coming two months after Yul Edochie and his first wife May, celebrated their first son and second child as he turned 16; showering encomiums and blessings on him. Yul […]

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Enjoy Acholi traditional dance, a part of African culture (Video)

Acholi traditional dancing has been an important part of the Acholi culture where entire communities incorporate dance as part of their rituals and  celebrations. Besides the actual dancing, the clothing and other adornments such as anklet bells and beaded necklaces, plus musical instruments become an important part of the dance. Enjoy acholi dance in the […]

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Former ABU VC, Bursar arraigned for N1bn fraud

Professor Ibrahim Garba and Ibrahim Shehu Usman, former Vice Chancellor and Bursar respectively of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria were today, March 29, 2023, arraigned before Justice R.M Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting Kaduna, Kaduna State, on a nine-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of over N1billion by the Kaduna […]

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2.5 million bottles of alcohol destroyed by Hisbah in Kano

More than two million bottles of alcohol confiscated in Kano has been destroyed by the State Hisbah Board. Kano State Hisbah Board said the items were destroyed to strengthen its fight against the importation, selling and consumption of alcohol, which is contraband in the state. Hisbah’s Commandant, Sheikh Sani Harun Ibn-Sina, who disclosed that they […]

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Ghanaian professors are role models, Nigerian professors are election riggers ―Actor Van Vicker says

Veteran and Ghanaian star actor, film maker, communications consultant, public speaker and entrepreneur, Van Vicker has mocked Nigerian University professors. In a message posted by Kanayo O. Kanayo on his Instagram page, Vicker said: “In Ghana, professors are role models but in Nigeria, professors are election riggers. – Van Vicker mocks Nigerian Professors” See the […]

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Dino Melaye declares for Kogi governorship race

Nigerian Senator, Mr. Dino Melaye, who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District during the 8th session of the National Assembly, has indicated his interest in the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi State. The former lawmaker made this known in a campaign poster captioned “no more stealing and killings”, tweeted on his verified official Twitter handle […]

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China’s Alibaba Group to split into six business units

Chinese e-commerce giant group, Alibaba has announced that it would split into six smaller business units, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The split will include online trading, media and cloud services, turning the $220 billion company into a tech holding company. In an unusual move in China, each unit will have its own executive board […]

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Grandma who set her son, daughter-in-law and grandkids ablaze in Nigeria, is dead

75-year-old grandmother, Iforiti Oloro, who set ablaze her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in Ondo state is dead. A source was reported as saying: “The old woman (Iforiti) is dead after sustaining some burns in the fire incident. She was taken to the hospital but we got the information that she’s dead.” There were reports […]

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Ooni of Ife launches Isese Day in Brazil, President Lula of Brazil was the host (Photos)

HRM, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II was in Brazil to launch the annual African Religion Day (ISESE DAY) and the President of Brazil, His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hosted him. Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, released a statement on the event. Below is the full […]

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I love Nigerians, I want to relocate to Nigeria ―Female Indian Influencer says (Video)

A female Indian social media influencer, Donna, has stated that she wishes to relocate to Nigeria because she adores the West African country so much. Donna stated that she can cook Nigerian delicacies and that it has always been her dream to not only visit but also live in the nation permanently. The woman made […]

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Osun gov, Adeleke dances with Aregbesola at Passport office commissioning in Ilesa (Video, photos)

Nigerian Government on Tuesday recorded another significant boost aimed at making passport application, processing and production more seamless for the travelling public with the distribution of the enhanced Nigerian e-Passport. This came as it unveiled the new Passport Production Centre and the new Passport Front Office in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Joined by the Osun […]

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‘Your boyfriend can breakup with you’ ―Fan warns BBNaija’s Erica over her comment on Naira Marley

Pretty and Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Erica Nlewedim, popularly known as Erica, has received a piece of advice from one of her followers on social media. Erica was advised by a concerned follower after she professed love to popular singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, known by his stage name as Naira Marley. The BBNaija star […]

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I didn’t say Yorubas are political rascals ―Chief Iwuanyanwu

In a statement, the Chairman of Elders’ Forum of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide (EFONW), Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has on Monday, dismissed reports claiming that he described the Yoruba as “political rascals.” Iwuanyanwu’s comment during his outing at Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s one-year-in-office event in Awka, Anambra State, on Saturday, had generated controversy as some claimed he […]

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