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•Concert a waste of public funds — APC Oyo State governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Engineer SeyiMakinde, has declared that the party will record victory in the 2027 general elections, saying the defection of thousands of supporters from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the APM was an indication of…
I recently ran into my favourite Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa, at Addis Ababa Airport. He was returning to Nigeria from the United States. I have been an admirer of his music since he performed at my 2018 governorship declaration. Osupa is not merely an entertainer; he is a deep and remarkably gifted composer. His command…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency has said. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.…
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says his three-night residency at Lagos’ National Theatre will demonstrate the capacity of African artistes to stage major global music events from Nigeria. Davido is scheduled to headline the renovated National Theatre from December 17 to 19, with the residency expected to feature songs from his…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Nigeria at the weekend following the extension of his working vacation by a few days. President Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London, where he began the working vacation. After spending about a week in the United Kingdom, he proceeded to Paris, France, where he held separate…
Music icon Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has celebrated his longtime brother and fellow music legend, Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), on the occasion of his 80th birthday, describing his musical journey as a testament to God’s uncommon grace and faithfulness. In a goodwill message titled “KSA at 80: Celebrating Grace, Legacy &…
The controversy over the selection of the next Awujale of Ijẹbu Kingdom in Ogun State has deepened after four members of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House filed a lawsuit against 12 family members. The case was instituted at the Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode by Abdulateef Owoyemi, the chairman of the ruling house; his deputy,…
By: Funso Oyelohunnu There is something rather fascinating happening around the Dangote IPO. People are joking about it. Creating memes. Making skits. Declaring themselves “shareholders.” Some are even imagining what their first board meeting with Aliko Dangote might look like. “Call Dangote. We need a board meeting.” It is the kind of humour Nigerians are…
Tunji Braithwaite The contest for the presidency of Nigeria in the election on 11 August 1979 was between five candidates. Nnamdi Azikiwe of the Nigerian Peoples Party was born on 16 November 1904. On election day in 1974, he was over 74 years. Obafemi Awolowo of the Unity Party of Nigeria was over 70. He…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates Yusuf Muhammed-Awal, Isabella “Bells” Imoh and Chimsom Chuka have been evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” house. The trio were evicted during Sunday’s live show on Day 56 of the reality television competition, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. In the BBNaija voting results, Tram led with 7.56%, followed by Chimsom…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
In Ijebu-Ode, the Keregbetu family has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the prolonged suspension of the process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The appeal followed the decision of the Ogun State Government to halt the selection process, citing numerous petitions from security agencies and other concerned parties. The Awujale throne became vacant in…
The head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, has appealed to Dapo Abiodun to lift the suspension on the Awujale selection process and allow kingmakers to complete their work. Owoyemi, a former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, said the royal family next in line to produce the Awujale,…
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Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says his three-night residency at Lagos’ National Theatre will demonstrate the capacity of African artistes to stage major global music events from Nigeria. Davido is scheduled to headline the renovated National Theatre from December 17 to 19, with the residency expected to feature songs from his…
Music icon Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has celebrated his longtime brother and fellow music legend, Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), on the occasion of his 80th birthday, describing his musical journey as a testament to God’s uncommon grace and faithfulness. In a goodwill message titled “KSA at 80: Celebrating Grace, Legacy &…
Tunji Braithwaite The contest for the presidency of Nigeria in the election on 11 August 1979 was between five candidates. Nnamdi Azikiwe of the Nigerian Peoples Party was born on 16 November 1904. On election day in 1974, he was over 74 years. Obafemi Awolowo of the Unity Party of Nigeria was over 70. He…
In this interview with Subair Mohammed, High Chief Waheed Muraina, the Agbaakin Bashorun of Yorubaland, shares his life’s journey and thoughts on Yoruba culture and tradition. Excerpts: CAN you tell us about your childhood, especially how you started as a mechanic to a farmer and later became a land agent? I was born in Obafemi…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
