Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said late President Muhammadu Buhari was a patriot that tried his best to give the country the needed progress and development.Obasanjo, in a statement through his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday in Abeokuta, said the news of the death of his former colleague, Buhari, was receivedContinueContinue reading “Buhari tried his best for Nigeria – Obasanjo”
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Just In: Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Adetona joins ancestors
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has joined his ancestors at the age of 91.The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the demise of former Muhammadu Buhari, who is also a longtime friend to the deceased monarch.Oba Adetona, who was one of the longest-reigning traditional rulersContinueContinue reading “Just In: Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Adetona joins ancestors”
Breaking: Buhari dies in London
Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has died on Sunday in London, United Kingdom. Buhari died in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. His family on Sunday announced the passing on of the former president in a clinic in London. Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, TinubuContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Buhari dies in London”
Tinubu eulogises Wole Soyinka at 91st birthday anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has described Wole Soyinka, nobel laureate, as an “uncommon patriot” on the occasion of the playwright’s 91st birthday.In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Tinubu lauded Soyinka as a well-decorated “literary giant, activist, and public intellectual”.The president described Soyinka’s influence in education, human rightsContinueContinue reading “Tinubu eulogises Wole Soyinka at 91st birthday anniversary”
Ondo monarch receives luxurious car gift to celebrate 10th coronation anniversary
Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, CFR, the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, received a surprise luxury car gift on Tuesday in honour of his 10th coronation anniversary.The prestigious gift, a Mercedes Benz S580, was presented by one of the monarch’s distinguished subjects, Mr. Femi Meshe, during a special Praise and Prayer sessionContinueContinue reading “Ondo monarch receives luxurious car gift to celebrate 10th coronation anniversary”
Breaking: Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin joins ancestors
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has joined his ancestors. The monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, after reigning for just one year on the throne.The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90thContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin joins ancestors”
Focusing on building on good legacies of HRM late Oba Lawrence Babajide is beyond turns, court cases, others
…….A congratulation message to Oluoke-elect and Okeigbo’s By AyochrisAs a bonafide son of Kuole/Okeagbe Ruling House with the presume believe that it is our turn to produce king of the town and a true lover of His Royal Majesty (HRM), late Oba Lawrence Olu Babajide, the originator of ” Okeigbo tun-tun”. With these aforementioned, IfContinueContinue reading “Focusing on building on good legacies of HRM late Oba Lawrence Babajide is beyond turns, court cases, others”
Pope Francis buried at Santa Maria Maggiare in Rome
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, following a funeral mass held earlier in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican confirmed.The 88-year-old pontiff from Argentina, who passed away on Monday, was buried during a solemn 30-minute ceremony that began at 1:00 p.m. local time (1100 GMT) insideContinueContinue reading “Pope Francis buried at Santa Maria Maggiare in Rome”
Nollywood actresses, Bakare, Badmus clash in public
Two popular Nollywood actresses, Laide Bakare and Eniola Badmus were involved in a public altercation on Sunday during a movie premiere event in Lagos. According to reports, the incident occurred at the premiere of Owanbe Thieves, a film produced by actress Eniola Ajao. The confrontation reportedly began when Bakare attempted to film herself on the danceContinueContinue reading “Nollywood actresses, Bakare, Badmus clash in public”
NBC bans new Eedris Abdulkareem protest song from airwaves
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has officially banned the broadcast of Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest protest song, Tell Your Papa, from all radio and television stations in the country. According to reports, a memo dated April 9, the commission cited the track’s “objectionable nature” as the basis for its classification under the Not ToContinueContinue reading “NBC bans new Eedris Abdulkareem protest song from airwaves”