How I landed role in 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’ – Yvonne Jegede
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has shared the unexpected story behind how she was selected to feature in 2Baba’s timeless music video, “African Queen,” revealing that the opportunity came when she least expected it.
Erelu Adeleke congratulates Ooni on 10th Coronation anniversary
By Chris Onuoha The wife of Governor of Osun State, Her Excellency, Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni ADELEKE, Fellow NBR, CIML,Erelu Asoludero of Erinmo Kingdom, Erelu Atunwase of Akola Ijesa Kingdom, has penned a heart warming congratulatory message to the Arole Oduduwa, Oonirisa, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Babatunde Ogunwusi CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife on […]
Cultural Trauma
Poem by Olanrewaju Akinla The genealogy of social poverty may be traced to a sore.Left unattended, it rots.The odour thickens.Because you reek, you isolateand watch life from afar.On Tamono’s sixteenth birthday,two women led her to the native theatre.The traditional surgeon—a woman of many halves—arrived.Raiment: half-naked.Body: half-bent.Face: half crumbled.Teeth: half extinct.Breasts: Ichabod—glory departed.She pushed Tamono to […]
Rising Insecurity: Army halts retirement of over 800 officers, commissions 250 new officers
The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements of officers with immediate effect as part of emergency measures to address rising insecurity across the country.
Gambo Aliyu pledges stronger stakeholder ties on visit to Olubadan
By Godwin Oritse The Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, yesterday visited the Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan land as part of efforts to deepen collaboration with traditional institutions. During the courtesy visit, Aliyu reiterated the crucial role of traditional leadership in promoting security and supporting economic growth across the […]
Police arrest suspected killers of retired Delta State judge
By Akpokona Omafuaire, Ughelli Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested suspects linked to the killing of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, marking a major breakthrough in the investigation. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, on 6 December 2025, operatives of […]
