Yoruba in UK launch OPU

Yoruba in UK launch OPU

To provide a platform to uphold their cultural heritage, Yoruba in the United Kingdom have launched the Oodua People’s Union (OPU), an organization for Yoruba people in the diaspora.
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Injured Haye postpones Tyson Fury fight

Injured Haye postpones Tyson Fury fight

David Haye has been forced to postpone his heavyweight clash with Tyson Fury due to a deep cut sustained in training, his promoters Hayemaker Boxing announced on Saturday.

Why Jonathan fired Emordi, Olagunju

Why Jonathan fired Emordi, Olagunju

Indications emerged last night President Goodluck Jonathan was uncomfortable with his dwindling political fortunes in the National Assembly despite the control of the two chambers of the national legislature by his party.

PDP: The story of our “rebellion”  by Governor Sule Lamido

PDP: The story of our “rebellion”  by Governor Sule Lamido

He probably had little reason to take the challenging path of fighting the establishment, given the comport and conditions around the country’s governors. But not Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State who was nurtured in the Aminu Kano political culture of using political power to fight for the masses.

Ekwueme, Clark, Gbonigi, others call for National Conference

Ekwueme, Clark, Gbonigi, others call for National Conference

FORMER Vice Presi-dent Alex Ekwueme, one time Federal Commissioner for Information and Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, Reverend Emmanuel Gbonigi and others under the aegis, Southern Nigeria Peoples Assembly, SNPA yesterday reiterated their support for the immediate convocation of a National Conference and called for its immediate convocation by President Goodluck Jonathan.

a law should be made

a law should be made

The lady must have been a natural southpaw the way she lashed out at her fellow legislator, who was, fortunately a real gentleman.

My world revolves around music – Ebisan Damola

My world revolves around music – Ebisan Damola

Ebisan Bukola Damola is an up and coming soul singer and songwriter. She started out her music career as a gospel singer in the UK. In Nigeria, she is better known for having released three songs, Suru, Jowo, and Dance with Me, for the award winning soundtrack of the 2010 Mammodu Ali-Balogun’s movie, Tango With Me. Her debut single was titled Love Story. She is half Yoruba and half Delta parentage and decided as a tribute to her Itsekiri roots to go by her Itsekiri name Ebisan. In this interview with Showtime Celebrity, she talks about her music, her aspirations and plans for future.

From Russia with love (4)

From Russia with love (4)

The following day … 100m semi finals. Three of them. The favourites in the other two duly won theirs in impressive style. Especially the Jamaican.