THE first meeting of the Afenifere in 2022 was held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, where the Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, set the year’s agenda for the organisation. Excerpts from the speech have been reported in the media with different interpretations of many of the issues raised, particularly on Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu and the 2023 elections. The full text of the speech which, to all intents and purposes, is an address to the Nigerian state, is reproduced hereunder:

REPTILES  and unwanted plants have taken over the moribund Bayelsa State Government-owned Creek Motel, Yenagoa, which has shockingly turned into a safe haven for criminals.

Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area, His Majesty, Monday Arthur Whiskey Udurhie I, and a member of the reconstituted Delta State Traditional Council has called on the Federal Government to end the ongoing illegality of administering NDDC with a Sole Administrator, which is unknown to the NDDC Act, and inaugurate the […]

Nigerian couples challenged by infertility have been urged to shun the practice of going to quacks and chalatans but to  always seek the counsel of  certified  fertility specialists and experienced medical professionals that abound in the country.

As COVID-19 variants rage across the world, uncertainty mounts over plans by the Federal Government to achieve its target of 70 per cent herd immunity by 2022.

Inter-party Advisory Committee (IPAC), the umbrella body of registered Political Parties in Nigeria, has endorsed, Hon Ali Bukar Dalori as its Chairman, Borno state Chapter in a unanimous vote.

Except proper forensic investigation is carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of Rejoice Ukpai, a 24-year-old teacher and her 13 months old baby whose corpses were found in a canal around Awojadun Street in Abaranje community, Ikotun area of Lagos, their deaths would soon be added to the statistics of unresolved deaths having a semblance of murder and suicide.

SYMBOLS, like gestures, are central features of organised human society. They are crucial for constructing or interpreting meanings and ideations. Few universal symbols permeate all cultures and communities, but most symbols found their usage and resonance within specific societies.

“It’s finished,” was the cryptic Instagram post by Don Jazzy. But the accompanying picture spoke millions of words. The most important, though, is that the Don of Marvin Records kingdom is heartbroken.

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly gang-raped and killed a housewife, Mrs Roseline Joguntan at Igbokoda in Ilaje council area of Ondo State.

By Oladapo Kayode This topic is volatile (even emotive!) as it can get because of the sensitivity surrounding the subject of the essay within the Nigerian socio-economic and politico-religious climate. It’s sensitive because Cannabis (more commonly known as Marijuana) be it of the medical or recreational variant, remains an illegal substance in Nigeria based on […]

THE Nigerian Ethnic Youth Leaders Council, NEYLC, has hailed the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Dr Godwin Emefiele, over the apex bank’s decision to reduce banks’ ATM withdrawal charges.

The Senate Committee Chairman on Primary Healthcare and Communicable Diseases, Senator Chukwuka Utazi is waging a tough battle against killer diseases ravaging the society. Health experts said the passing of the National Health Emergency Bill, sponsored by the lawmaker, by the National Assembly was a political masterstroke that would redefine the nation’s response in the […]

Fast rising Afro Soul and Dance Hall crooner, Chimeleadhu Amakiri aka Chime Tsnare has released a love song titled Bubble for valentine lovers. The graduate of Electrical Engineering from Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RUST), who had earlier released a single last year titled, Yo Body, made waves on broadcast stations across the […]

The rising payment gateway integration and Fintech Company, WATU has appointed the popular PR and Showbiz Expert, Ayo George as one of it’s latest brand Ambassadors. An elated Ayo George was full of commendation for the Fintech Company. He said “it is a rare privilege to be listed as a brand ambassador today in Nigeria. […]