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Politics
Ooni, Sultan, Olu of Warri, others graced 46th Alaafin’s coronation
By Akinade Feyisayo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad…
God told me RCCG Council will one day hold meetings on the moon -Adeboye
By Adebisi Aikulola Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of RCCG, says God told him the church’s…
My plans to rebuild Oyo -new Alaafin Owoade
By Akinade Feyisayo The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abdulakeem Abimbola Owoade, began his reign Saturday…
Ex-Governor Olunloyo Dies Nine Days To His 90th Birthday
Former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, is dead. The topnotch mathematician turned politician…
Uromi killings as paradox for national insecurity
By Taiwo Adisa Apart from the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan drama that was playing out in Kogi State,…
INTIMATE AFFAIRS: Virgin hunters
By Funke Egbemode Tamuno was a man-about-town. He played the field and sowed generously. He gave…
Court orders final forfeiture of Abuja, Kano properties linked to FIRS staff member
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered the final forfeiture of two properties linked…
I will soon present sexual assault evidence against Akpabio —Natasha
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District has promised to present evidence of sexual harassment…
How I survived in kidnappers’ den —Gen. Tsiga
The former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd.), said he…
U.S. tariffs pose significant risk to global economy, IMF warns
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, has expressed concerns over new…
Why Natasha’s recall petition failed – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday announced that the petition to recall the senator…
The Place of the Alaafin Institution in Yoruba History, Culture and Politics: A Historical Exposition for the New Alaafin of Oyo Iku Baba Yeye, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I
By Professor Siyan Oyeweso, FNAL, FHSN Owo l’Eko ni; Ara Oyo lo l’Oba Lagos may have…
World Bank approves Nigeria’s $1.13bn loan request
By Adebari Oguntoye The World Bank says a total of a $1.13 billion loan request from…
Ighodalo heads to Appeal Court as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory as Edo governor
By Friday Ajagunna The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, upheld…
Adedeji Ademuyiwa, aka Kokoro Oro, set to mark 20 years on Air
Famous radio presenter, Prince Ademuyiwa Adedeji also known as Kokoro Oro, is set to take the…
Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. Our Police State Has Arrived.
By M. Gessen (Opinion Columnist) “It’s the unmarked cars,” a friend who grew up under an…
When Eggheads met to honour new Alaafin
By Siyan Oyeweso On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, I served as the Keynote Speaker at the…
Edo killings: CISLAC lauds Okpebholo over suspension of vigilance groups
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has lauded Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo for his swift…
Tinubu departs Abuja for France
President Bola Tinubu will depart for Paris on Wednesday on a short working visit. During the…