By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Dallas extends heartfelt congratulations to Yoruba tribe: Proclaims October 7, 2023, as Yoruba festival day In a gesture of profound appreciation and recognition, the city of Dallas has officially designated October 7, 2023, as Yoruba Festival Day, paying tribute to the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Yoruba tribe, not only […]
Nigeria Flag FG declares Monday public holiday. The Federal Government has designated Monday, October 2, 2023, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the federal government on Thursday, according to a statement by the ministry’s Permanent […]
Precious Ogbeide Varsity graduate attempts suicide over results. A graduate of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, identified as Precious Ogbeide, has attempted suicide over the alleged university’s refusal to issue him and several other students their results after they graduated from school in 2018. Our correspondent learned that Ogbeide, whose parents stated he was […]
Governor Dapo Abiodun Ogun tribunal to reveal judgement on Saturday.The Ogun State Election Petitions Tribunal has fixed Saturday 30th September 2023, for judgement in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, and its governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, challenging the victory of Abiodun in the March 18 governorship election. According to reports, the tribunal informed […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Security agencies thwart coup attempt against Burkina Faso junta leaders In a decisive action, Burkina Faso’s intelligence and security services successfully thwarted a coup attempt against the country’s military rulers, announced authorities. According to a statement released by Burkina Faso’s military rulers on Wednesday, a group of army officers and accomplices […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Afenifere demands apology from former President Obasanjo for disparaging Obaship Institution In a strong statement addressing recent attempts to belittle the revered Obaship institution in Yorubaland, the prominent socio-cultural group Afenifere has called for a public apology from former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Emphasizing the significance of tradition in defining their identity, […]