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Political cabals all over Nigeria: Ondo testifies, By Tonnie Iredia

Political cabals all over Nigeria: Ondo testifies, By Tonnie Iredia

It is no longer news that Arakunrin, Odunayo, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, who was governor of Ondo state for the larger part of the last 7 years has passed on. May the soul of that sworn courageous activist rest in peace.  His former deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is now governor bringing to an end political skirmishes that have […]

Inside Story of Plateau Killings

Inside Story of Plateau Killings

The latest attacks in Jos, which claimed scores of lives, were just another of the bloody protracted conflicts that have defied solution in Plateau State. With about 54 ethnic groups, the state comprises Christian groups – among them, Afizere, Anaguta, Berom, Irigwe, Ngas, Tarok and Ywom — on one hand, and on the other hand, Muslim Hausa/Fulani, whom the former commonly regard as “settlers” and “usurpers.” Stoked by political standing and religious sentiments, clashes between these heterogeneous groups often had to do with mutual animosity, manipulation of information and struggles for self-determination, control over land resources and chieftaincy affairs. As the arid lands across northern Nigeria, as is in most parts of northern Africa, continue to creep outwards, coupled with the shrinking of the Lake Chad basin, the abundance of fertile green land keeps diminishing, pushing Fulani pastoralists down south for forage and into clashes with farmers over grazing rights.

Super Eagles will be AFCON champions again – Onyeka

Super Eagles will be AFCON champions again – Onyeka

Frank Onyeka is upbeat the Super Eagles will lift the 2023 AFCON trophy in Côte d’Ivoire. The Brentford FC defensive midfielder, who has been named on a 25-man Super Eagles squad for the tournament, told his club’s website his country has a good team to be African champions again. “We want to win it, we […]

How AwaLife Naija Limited organized first-ever celebrity Boxing Bash in Nigeria

How AwaLife Naija Limited organized first-ever celebrity Boxing Bash in Nigeria

By Ayo Onikoyi In a groundbreaking feat of innovation and philanthropy, AwaLife Naija Limited, a profit-for-purpose entity, achieved a significant milestone by organizing the first-ever Celebrity Boxing Bash in Nigeria. The event, held at Landmark each Lagos and featuring Charles Okocha and Portable, not only brought an electrifying sports spectacle to the nation but also […]

Maryam Babangida 1948-2009, fourteen years after, By Dele Sobowale

Maryam Babangida 1948-2009, fourteen years after, By Dele Sobowale

“It matters not how a [woman] dies, but how [she] lives…” – Dr Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784 Johnson left many in teresting statements carved on stones. Among them was the one which startled me at first: “Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.” The second is the one above. Once you are alive, the only […]

Tunji-Ojo as Minister of the year 2023

Tunji-Ojo as Minister of the year 2023

In the labyrinth of Nigeria’s political landscape, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has emerged as a beacon of transformative leadership under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Since assuming the role of Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo has orchestrated a symphony of unprecedented reforms, deftly steering various agencies under his purview towards a brighter horizon. An accomplished business magnate and consultant […]

Plateau killings: TASCK postpones annual music festival, IMF

Plateau killings: TASCK postpones annual music festival, IMF

TASCK Creative Company Limited, the organizers of the annual Incredible Music Festival (IMF), have announced the postponement of their highly anticipated New Year festival scheduled for December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024, in Jos, Plateau State.

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