KWAM 1 Undergoes Surgery
Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate has gone under the knife for an undisclosed ailment. His friend, Bolaji Basia broke the news in an Instagram post on Saturday night. In the post, Basia said the musician only had a “minor surgery”, adding that he is fast recuperating. “Hmmm. […]
Yoruba Nation Protesters Defy Heavy Policy Presence, Protest At Ojota
Yoruba Nation protesters on Saturday stormed the Gani Fawehinmi Park , Ojota, despite the presence of heavy-armed policemen at the park. The protesters chanting different songs and flying their flags , said no going back and they want Oodua Nation. The large crowd said the suffering is too much and being marginalized that it is […]
Friends of the Earth Int’l Gets New Chair As Chima Williams Emerges Africa Rep
Hemantha Withanage, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Justice in Sri Lanka has been elected as the chair of Friends of the Earth International. Hemantha follows Karin Nansen of Uruguay, whose two terms as chair ended in June 2021. Nigeria”s Chima Williams, Acting Executive Director of Environmental Rights Action was also elected as one of the two Friends […]
Italy Beat Belgium To Set Up Euro 2020 Semi-Final Against Spain
Italy beat Belgium 2-1 in a pulsating Euro 2020 quarter-final in Munich on Friday to set up a last-four clash with Spain, who needed penalties to get the better of 10-man Switzerland. Lorenzo Insigne’s brilliant strike proved to be the winner for Italy, who extended their national record unbeaten run to 32 matches. Roberto Mancini’s […]
Spain Beat Switzerland On Penalties To Reach Euro 2020 Semi-Finals
Goalkeeper Unai Simon was the hero as Spain edged past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against either Belgium or Italy. After a 1-1 draw in Saint Petersburg which saw the Swiss play for 43 minutes a man down, Simon made two saves in the shoot-out to […]
Kroos Retires From International Football
Toni Kroos has retired from international football following Germany’s exit from the ongoing Euro 2020. Germany lost 2-0 to England at Wembly during round 16 of the euro tournament and says he says he would dedicating his time to Real Madrid and also his family. The 2014 World winner made this known on his Instagram […]
We’ve no hands in Nnamdi Kanu’s extradition, Kenya declares
Kenya has denied any involvement in the arrest of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The country’s High Commissioner said his country “does not want to be dragged into Nigeria’s internal affairs.” The High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Wilfred Machage said in Abuja; ” I wish to categorically state that we are not happy at this ridiculous […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR PAUL ZELEZA, PART 6 of 7
African Universities and African Future: The Meeting Point PART A THE INTERVIEW (Unedited Transcript) What do you see as the major challenges and opportunities facing African universities? Based on my extensive research on higher education and administrative experience, especially as Vice Chancellor of an African University, I would say the challenges and opportunities […]
We invaded Igboho’s house, says SSS
The State Security Service (SSS) has confirmed that its operatives invaded the home of a leader of the ‘Yoruba separatist’ group, Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a. Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan in a bid to arrest him. Peter Afunanya, the service’s spokesperson, said 13 suspects, including a female and 12 males, were arrested. Igboho’s home located Soka, Ibadan, […]
No Rally Will Be Allowed In Lagos On Saturday- Police Warn Yoruba Leaders
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu says no rally will be allowed under whatever guise in any part of the state on Saturday and warned Sunday Igboho and other Yoruba leaders to stay away from the state. Odumosu said this during a news conference in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday “Lagos State cannot […]
