THE RICH HERITAGE OF THE EGBA PEOPLE By Comr Adetunji Habeeb The Egba people, one of the most prominent Yoruba sub-groups in present-day Ogun State, possess a rich historical and cultural heritage that continues to shape their social and political identity. Traditionally, Egba land is organized into four major divisions Ake, Owu, Oke-Ona, and Gbagura…
Saboh Congratulates Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe on 55th Birth Anniversary By Chris Mark High Chief (Hon.) Seles Saboh has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Pastor Peter Pereotubo Akpe Ph.D, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, on the occasion of his 55th birthday. In a statement in Yenagoa made available to newsmen, Saboh described…
Reclaiming Praxis: Reviving Amotekun’s Community Roots By Sola Ajisafe, Esq Ondo State, a frontier State with multiple entry points and shared boundaries, faces escalating security challenges. Kidnappings, killings, and terror grip communities. Government actions under Aiyedatiwa seem reactive, contradictory, and unfocused. As Chief Security Officer, the governor needs synergy with security agencies like the Artillery…
ONDO STATE BEGINS REVIEW OF ELECTRICITY LAW TO STRENGTHEN POWER SECTOR The Ondo State Government has commenced a comprehensive review of the Ondo State Electric Power Sector Law 2020, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, improve regulatory efficiency, and accelerate electricity development across the state. The review session was held during a public…
Mojtaba Khamenei emerges Iran’s Supreme leader after father’s death as war escalates Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as the new Supreme Leader of Iran after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, as authorities move swiftly to maintain leadership continuity amid the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel. Mojtaba, the second son of the…
Tension in Akure over fresh kidnap incident … angry residents block Akure–Owo Airport Road as protesters accuse government of inaction Angry residents of Ilu-Abo in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Tuesday barricaded the Akure–Owo Airport Road in protest over a fresh suspected kidnapping attack that reportedly left one person dead and three others abducted….
Mosaic Defence: Iran’s Strategy of Survival By Olaitan Adesina By the standards of conventional military power, the Islamic Republic of Iran should be strategically vulnerable. It faces powerful adversaries, most notably United States and Israel, both possessing vastly superior air power, advanced intelligence networks, and cutting-edge weapons systems. Yet Iran has spent decades preparing for…
45th ABU Convocation: Okonjo-Iweala’s Unpalatable Message to Africa By Prof. MK Othman Nigeria stands at a decisive crossroads. With youthful potential, resources, entrepreneurial drive, and intellectual talent, we still struggle with policy inaction, weak institutions, and overreliance on outside approval. I have highlighted how stories of competence and integrity can transform Nigeria’s global image. This…
Imado (Wathorg) and The Slave Story By Sola Ajisafe, Esq ” _Imado iba se bi Elede a ba ilu je, eru i ba j’oba ko ni ku eni kankan” – Yoruba Wise Saying (When a leader is like a wild elephant, “Wathorg” destruction follows_ Over a year ago, I wrote about the dangers of leaders…
Re-election eligibility suit: Appeal Court rejects Aiyedatiwa’s appeal, affirms trial Court decision By Binta Haroon The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, challenging an amendment to a suit seeking to bar him from contesting the 2028 governorship election. In a unanimous decision…
