Gov Diri Greets Muslims at Eid-el-Maulud Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has felicitate with Muslim faithful on the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Governor Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud is a celebration of love and a time…
Mr. President! The Goldilocks Solution, Please, by Hassan Gimba Yes, we are at war! This much we said last week. But the curious and sad thing is that Nigerians don’t seem to know or don’t want to know, and our leaders don’t seem to care. Our security agencies, whose activities are akin to the movement…
DSS Arrests Sowore on Arrival in Lagos Mr.Omoyele Sowore the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Sowore was arrested at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja Lagos However the DSS has yet to…
Fashakin Dies After a Brief Illness The family of Fashakin has announced the passing away of Olori Janet Fashakin (nee Ogundipe) of Ilesha, the Evangelist and Pastor of the CAC Church of America. The eloquent and amiable Janet died after a short illness without a chance to say goodbye to the thousands of her friends,…
Onifiye Adimula of Idado-Ijesa mourns death of Owa Obokun Adimula, Oba Dr Aromolaran The Onifiye Adimula of Idado-Ijesa, His Royal Majesty Oba Michael Kehinde Adebowale Taiwo (Jowele Lori-Oko Orilobamise II), has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the Owa Obokun Adimula and paramount ruler of Ijesaland….
America’s Presidential Election Debate – Kamala Harris a Warmonger ? The much anticipated U.S. presidential election debate face-off between Vice President Kamala Harris (Democrat) and former President Donald Trump (Republican) finally held on Tuesday , 10th September, 2024 at 9.00pm EST (2.00AM , Wednesday, September 11, Nigerian time) It was to be a make or…
Paternity dispute against ex-minister: Court orders police not to investigate, accept complaints from aggrieved parents, daughter Upper Area Court sitting in Kado, Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force from investigating paternity dispute against former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The presiding judge,…
Prominent Nigerians reunite for virtual launch of Alhaji Gidado’s Book, “My Opinion Potpourri” In a remarkable virtual event held on 8 September 2024, Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora came together for the Zoom launch of “My Opinion Potpourri” (Selected Articles and Interviews), a new book by Alhaji Lai Gidado. The event, chaired…
A Tribute to Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN: A Resplendent Northern Star in the Legal Firmament With heart-wrenching sorrow, yet utter submission to the Divine Will, I mourn the passing of my venerable mentor, erudite brother Silk, dearest confidant, and guiding light, Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN. His departure has left an unbridgeable chasm within…
Celebrating a Giant: The Legacy of Professor P.N. Okeke at 83 – A Call for National Recognition and Honour As Professor Pius Nwankwo Okeke approaches his 83rd birthday on October 30th, 2024, it becomes imperative to reflect on the remarkable journey of this iconic figure in Nigerian and African academia. Known as the “Father of…
