Month: January 2022
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2023 Poll: Northern Elders List Conditions For Backing Presidential Candidates
The Nation The North, it said, “should vote for the best leader,” while also encouraging key northern groups to “engage groups from the South to improve understanding, lower tension and contribute to the creation of an atmosphere that allows all Nigerians to live in peace with one another.” The communique read by the Chairman of…
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Obi Cubana Recounts Encounter With NDLEA Operatives
Renowned business mogul, Obi Cubana has recounted his encounter with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following his arrest. The socialite , in an Instagram live with popular On-Air Personality, Daddy Freeze, narrated his ordeals with the anti-drug agency. He said: “In life, in growth, people must face certain challenges and I…
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Kingmakers Affirm Candidature Of Lekan Balogun as Next Olubadan
The Olubadan-in-Council, a conclave of Ibadan High Chiefs, also known as kingmaker, on Saturday, cleared the air on the successor to the late Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, whose passing away was confirmed on January 2. The Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, who addressed newsmen…
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What Neighbours, Ex-followers, Others Say About Mummy GO’s Preaching, Personality
SUBAIR MOHAMMED of Nigerian Tribune went in search of the truth about the controversial Lagos evangelist, Mummy G.O. EVANGELIST and founder of Rapture Proclaimer Evangelical Church of God (RAPEC), 54-year-old Pastor Funmilayo Adebayo, became a social media sensation with her fire-and-brimstone sermons where she proclaimed the wrath of God upon anyone who violates not only…
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CAF Speaks On Formal Complaint Lodged by Tunisia Over Abrupt End of Match Against Mali
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed a formal complaint lodged by Tunisia’s football federation (FTF) about their game with Mali ending 13 seconds early. In a statement made available to BBC, CAF said the Africa Cup of Nations organising committee met on Thursday and rejected the protest but gave no further explanation. CAF…
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Kanuri Origins of the Tinubu Family by FAROUK KPEROGI
There is probably no “indigenous” Lagos family that is more famous than the Tinubu family. But, although the family is now clearly culturally Yoruba, its ethnic provenance is traceable to what is now Borno State, according to Lagos historians, underscoring the historical and sociological inaccuracy of notions of ethnic purism in Nigeria. The patriarch of…
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Cubana Chief Priest Bags Political Appointment As Social Media Aide
Imo State Executive Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has approved the appointed of a socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, as his social media aide. The elated Instagram celebrity, Cubana Chief Priest said, he received his letter of appointment on Friday as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Media Influence and…
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AFCON: Eguavoen Speaks Ahead of Clash With Sudan
Nigeria’s Super Eagles know they will have both legs firmly in the tournament’s Round of 16 if they scoop all three points against Sudan in their second match of Group B at the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon on Saturday evening. According to Nigeria’s Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen, the team will approach the…
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“I have two boys, strong mafians”, ZaaZoo Zeh Crooner Speaks On Relationships With Ladies
“Zazoo Zeh” crooner, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, in his latest interview revealed that he has two sons from different mothers. Portable stated this during the interview with Jahbless Original Intelligence, published on Friday. In the interview, he talked about his relationship, background, and rise to stardom. When asked if he had children, the…
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Customs Stray Bullet Reportedly Killed 2-year-old Girl In Ogun
A two-year-old toddler was killed by a stray bullet allegedly shot by an operative of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), at Itawaya area of Ilaro in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Thursday. The girl lost her life when some operatives of NCS were after some suspected smugglers. It was also gathered…