Dollar-Centric: The Trouble with Nigeria As the war within Africa against colonialism moved towards neocolonialism, Blackman Eurocentric imitation of the white is still a matter of concern among Nigerians, particularly as we see as inferior, anything without foreign touch. It has got so bad that names are now fashioned in foreign manner such as Honiphade instead of Onifade, Hayor instead …

Ebony Herald felicitates Dr Seun Osamaye over new appointment The Editorial Board, Management and Staff of Ebony Herald International Magazine heartily rejoice with a member of Ebony Herald family, Dr Seun Bosede Osamaye on her appointment as a member of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, FCE, Okenne, Kogi State. We at Ebony Herald International extends our …

Gov Diri Kicks Off Nigeria’s Biggest Grassroots Football Tournament in Yenagoa .  Krusaders FC Begins Title Defence in Style The Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament christened the Prosperity Cup season six has kicked off in Yenagoa with over two hundred teams jostling for glory in 22 centers across the eight local Government Areas. Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri represented …

Rep Wale Calls For Increased Funding for Medical Research To Prevent Future Health Challenges Nigerian House of representatives has mandated it Committees on Healthcare Services and Health Institutions to investigate the state of Medical Research institutes in the country in order to Combat Future Unforeseen Novel Medical Challenges. This resolution was sequel to a motion moved by Hon.Wale Hammed representing …

Osun NDLEA confiscates 12.4gms of cocaine, 81.5kg of cannabis, other illicit drugs Osun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it confiscated 12.4gms of cocaine, 81.5kg of cannabis and other illicit drugs. The NDLEA state commander, CN Nnadi Chidi, who disclosed this to our Correspondent in Osogbo, on Wednesday said three persons were arrested in connection …

Senate Halts Consideration of Electricity Tariff Hike During a recent session, the Nigerian Senate decided to suspend discussions on a report from a committee that was investigating a potential increase in electricity tariffs. This decision came after a debate among members of the Senate committee on power regarding the proposed hike by distribution companies. Some lawmakers expressed opposing views on …

NSCDC Nabs Serial Okada Snatcher in Osun The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Osun State Command has apprehended a suspected serial motorcycle snatcher at Oke Ala area of the state. The 27yrs old suspect, simply identified as Wahab Saburi who hails from Ede area of the State, was alleged of specializing in snatching and dispossessing motorcycle owners with …

 Abuja residents protest against Electromagnetic Mast erection. Residents of Wuse Zone 6 Neighborhood protesting a planned erection of Electromagnetic Mast in the Garden on Zuwais Street, Wednesday, May 15. More than 30 residents, particularly those whose houses are on Zuwais, Dire-Dawa, Tema, Rabat streets all came out to protest. They accused the Manager of the Garden of preferring money over …

The Nigeria Police Osun State command has arraigned a commercial sex worker before a Senior Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo for grievous assault on her client. The Police prosecutor, Corporal O. Oluokun, informed the court that Oluwapemisire committed the offence on April 28, 2024, at about 09:00am in Osogbo by biting and cutting off the tongue of Oshodi Abayomi her …

Tinubu Proposes N24.6 Billion Refunds for State Airports Takeover In a significant move to further bolster the infrastructure development initiatives within the Nigerian aviation sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recently forwarded a letter to the Nigerian Senate seeking approval for the federal government’s acquisition of two state airports and a substantial refund totaling N24.6 billion to the respective states …

How exam invigilator was stabbed in Osun Poly A yet-to-be-identified man has reportedly stabbed a non-teaching staff of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Mr Abdul-azeez Abdullahi, during an examination at the Red Block Hall of the institution. The unfortunate incident, according to a reliable source, happened around 3:00 pm last Friday. Reports indicated that the victim was among the invigilators supervising …

Senate Adjourns Plenary Over the Demise of Honorable Isa Dogonyaro, Jigawa Lawmaker In a solemn and poignant moment during Tuesday’s plenary session, the Nigerian Senate came together to mourn the passing of Hon. Isa Dogonyaro, a beloved member of the House of Representatives representing the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State. The 46-year-old lawmaker, known for his dedication to public …

The Electoral College Contraption is a political abomination and outrage that should long have been abrogated in any ideal Democracy The winner of the American Presidency is more often than not fraudulently determined by the 7 key battle or swing states of America namely Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio Arizona and Nevada in large part because of the Electoral College …

650 Million Naira Scam: police nabs suspended The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 47-year old suspended manager of First bank PLC ,identified as Adeniyi Sunday Talabi for allegedly duping innocent victims to the sum of 650 million Naira. The suspect who the police described as a serial fraudster , a resident of Army Barracks Area, Kelebe, Iragbiji road, …

Alleged $35 Million Paid To A Company Worth 10 Million, House Committee Exposed NCDMB. The House of representative committee on Local Content has exposed alleged fraud at the Nigerian Content and Development Monitoring Board, NCDMB. The House led by the Chairman House Committee on Local Content, Boma Goodhead, alleged that NCDMB paid $35 million to a company worth 10 million. …