Autonomy demand: Yoruba youths firm on self-determination

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Autonomy demand: Yoruba youths firm on self-determination A youth group known as Yoruba National Youths, comprising both home-based and diaspora members, has reiterated their unwavering commitment to the quest for Yoruba Nation autonomy, deeming it non-negotiable.   Expressing discontent with recent statements made by Chief Gilbert Olokesusi, the National Chairman of the […]

Fatal tragedy: Deaths and coma reported after drinking concoction at Ondo festival

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fatal tragedy: Deaths and coma reported after drinking concoction at Ondo festival Two individuals tragically lost their lives, and another fell into a coma, following the consumption of a native concoction during the annual Ibogbe festival in the historic town of Ipe, located in the Akoko South East council area of Ondo […]

Fagbemi pledges review of sentencing for suicide attempts

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fagbemi pledges review of sentencing for suicide attempts The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has committed to reevaluating the law concerning sentencing for suicide attempts.   He made this pledge during a meeting with representatives from the Asido Foundation, an NGO focused on advocating for […]

Abduction crisis: Kidnappers demand N100m for release of Ortom’s ex-aide’s wife and maid

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Abduction crisis: Kidnappers demand N100m for release of Ortom’s ex-aide’s wife and maid The wife, Mrs. Abigail Orbunde, and housemaid, Patience Ogute, of Terwase Orbunde, former Chief of Staff to the ex-governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, have been abducted, with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of N100 million.   Tahav Argezua, […]

Monarch asserts invincibility against bandits

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Monarch asserts invincibility against banditsThe traditional ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has boldly declared his immunity against kidnapping or assassination attempts by bandits or any criminal elements. Speaking from his palace in Iwo, Oba Akanbi emphasized his reliance on divine protection rather than traditional deities, urging fellow monarchs to do the […]