Nigeria Records Spike In COVID-19 Infections With Two Deaths, 238 New Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country recorded two deaths and 238 new cases of coronavirus . The agency released the figures in its daily update on Wednesday According to the agency, Lagos which still remains the epicenter of the virus in Nigeria, recorded 181 new cases , while Akwa […]
Gunmen Kidnap Bayelsa SSG’s Mother
Gunmen have kidnapped Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Kombowei Benson. The victim, 80, was kidnapped on Tuesday morning and took to an unknown destination. The Bayelsa State Police Command spokesperson, Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident in a statement, adding that some of the suspects have been arrested “The Bayelsa State […]
Ighoho: There’s a Strong Possibility that Extradition Request of Nigerian Government May be Rejected by Benin Republic – Akintoye
Says “Leading Lawyers in Benin Republic Are Now Incharge” A Renowned Historian and Leader of the Umbrella Body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye, has confirmed the arrest of Yoruba Freedom Fighter, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho in Benin Republic. Akintoye, however, said he, alongside other Yoruba Patriots who are immediately […]
Obi Cubana and the Oba burial
The sociology of death and funerals is an important aspect of the African cosmogony. Parents pray that their children should outlive them in order to give them a befitting burial. They liken this to the same manner when fire dies out in the hearth, it is replaced by ashes, and when a banana tree withers, […]
APC Congresses: Why Consensus will not Work in Ekiti – Sen Adeniyi
The South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023 (SWAGA), of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ekiti State has said the consensus arrangements being proposed by the National Caretaker Committee of the party, will not work in the state. The group said consensus in Ekiti will not work as a result of some unilateral decisions already […]
BREAKING: Sunday Igboho Arrested In Cotonou
Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho has been arrested in Cotonou by Benin Republic security operatives as he was trying to escape to Germany. Igboho was reported to have been arrested on Monday night after fleeing Nigeria to evade arrest by Nigeria’s secret police According to reports, a source privy to […]
Buhari Appoints Wushishi As NECO Registrar
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Wushishi as the new registrar and chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Examination Council (NECO). The council heald of information and public relations, Azeez Sanni disclosed this in a statement on Monday According to the statement , Wushishi’s appointment was contained in a letter dated July 16, 2021 […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Floods, COVID-19 Responsible For Food Inflation- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed the increase in the price of foods on flooding, middlemen, COVID-19, and Insecurity in the country. President Buhari stated this on Monday when felicitating the Muslims ummah on the occasion of this year; Eid-El- Kabir, assuring that he would take measures to bring relief to Nigerians. Buhari in a statement […]
Tiwa Savage Loses Dad
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has announced the death of her father. The Kele-Kele love crooner, however, did not disclose the cause of her father;s death but hinted that he had been battling an undisclosed ailment before has passed on. The award-winning singer and songwriter took to her Instagram page Monday to break the sad news. […]
Bandits bring down Nigerian Air Force jet
A Nigerian Airforce alpha jet aircraft, has been shot down by bandits. The aircraft is one of those used for attacks against armed men. It was said to have been brought down in Zamfara State, while “under intense enemy fire.” The Nigerian Air Force confirmed the crash in a statement on Monday, saying there was […]
