Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, says he has sent a delegation to Cotonou, Benin Republic, to observe court proceedings in the trial of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho. Igboho is standing extradition trial in Cotonou today, July 26, after he was arrested with his wife at Cotonou airport…
The dismissal of over 40 pastors from Winners Chapel is still trending on social media and OAP Freeze has joined in the conversation. A few pastors had taken to social media to claim that they were sacked because they were not generating enough income for the church. Winners Chapel founder, Bishop David Oyedepo addressed the…
Activist Deji Adeyanju has taken to Twitter to comment on what he feels the aftermath of the “show of wealth” at the burial ceremony of Obi Cubana’s mother will look like. Deji in a tweet he shared, claimed that Obi Cubana will now be watched every time he’s travelling abroad as a “person of interest”.…
The Nigerian military has said that it’s not its duty to stop agitations across the country. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor said this in Owerri, Imo State capital, during an interactive session with retired senior military officers from the South East geo-political zone. Speaking after former Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika…
Five passengers have been rescued in Lagos, after a boat they boarded capsized. The boat which left the Five Cowries terminal in Ikoyi area of the state en route Badagry on Friday July 16, developed a technical fault five minutes after if left the terminal. The passengers were rescued and brought back to the terminal safely.…
The federal government has said that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, is trying to obtain a new passport to escape from Nigeria after being placed on the stop-list in order to facilitate his arrest. The FG said this in a letter dated July 9 and signed by A.B. Baba, assistant comptroller general of immigration, investigation and compliance, on…
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said that the senate is not against electronic transfer of election results which 52 All Progressives Congress senators voted against. Answering questions from journalists after delivering a keynote address titled, “Nigeria’s Democratic Experience Since 1999: The Imperative of Reforming The Electoral Process” during the 16th convocation ceremony…
Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed when the construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port will end. During an inspection visit to the Port by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and other government agencies including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), and the Nigerian Maritime Administrative and Safety Agency…
House of Representatives member, Olusegun Odebunmi who is behind the controversial bills seeking amendment of laws establishing the NBC and the NPC, has disclosed that they have been suspended. Recall that the bills seeking to amend the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) and the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Acts has been described as “draconian and an attempt to stifle free speech…
Singer, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has said he does not believe in one Nigeria. In a chat with The Nation, the 70-year-old singer said his submission is as a result of the current happenings in the country, which have continued to reoccur over the last four decades. “No, I don’t (believe in one Nigeria)…
