12 things you probably don’t know about late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland is dead. He reportedly joined his ancestors on Monday morning, July…
TRIBUTE: Peter Rufai, Electrician turned midfielder who accidentally became a goalkeeper
Peter Rufai, the first Nigerian goalkeeper to play professionally abroad, has died. The football legend died on Thursday…
Meet Owolabi Salis: Serial Lagos Guber Contestant, Lawyer who became the First Nigerian in Space
A record can be set or broken. Owolabi Salis, a Nigerian-born lawyer and politician, does not appear to…
Lamidi Adedibu: The political god of Molete, Where Politics Meets Philanthropy
The late Chief Lamidi Adedibu was a god in Molete. A descendant of the Olupoyi chieftaincy ruling house…
How six institutions were named after Tinubu in two years: a symbol of appreciation or politics?
Naming projects after individuals is a common practice that acknowledges and honors their contributions. In Nigeria, this tradition…
From Stardom to Struggle: Tribute to Prince David Adeniyi Ademokoya ‘Ajewole Baba Ijesa’
Ajewole Baba Ijesa, veteran broadcaster and Duro Ladipo's protégé who was humbled by predicaments Prince David Adeniyi Ademokoya…
Democracy Day Turns Protest Day: Nigerians decry hardship, ask Tinubu to fix economy
Nigeria has embarked on an exciting journey of democratic rule since May 29, 1999, marking the end of…
‘They are undertakers’ – Osun residents decry extortion, accuse caretakers of wickedness
Seeking an apartment for rent is now one of the easiest ways to be frustrated in Osun. Most…
Clement Adesuyi Haastrup: The Lagos boy is now Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland
Clement Adesuyi Haastrup is now the Owa Adimula, the paramount ruler of Ijesaland. By tradition, he who wears…
EXPOSE: Mystery shrouds Ilesa Prison escape as Police IPOs, complainants allegedly flee for safety
There is tension in Ilesa and environs following the escape of seven inmates from the prison. He also…
Death Row Congestion: Should Nigeria Reintroduce Public Execution?
As sacrosanct as the life of a Nigerian is, the constitution of the country permits death in certain…
Burglars target shops, transformer cables as residents decry power outages
Ilesa is a rather calm community. Nonetheless, residents are suffering. This time, there are no cult-related attacks or…
Taofeek Adewale Digboluja: Ibadan-born actor who brings Yoruba traditions to life on screen
Talent without effort yields no excellent results. Taofeek Adewale, also known as 'Digboluja,' who affectionately portrays characters in…
Residents express worry over unidentified ‘reckless’ superbike riders in Ilesa
Security is a duty of all. Citizens have key roles to play in ensuring the safety and security…
From Police to Journalism to Business: Asiwaju Tunde Badmus’ long road to 79
If Odolaye Aremu, a well-known Dadakuada artist from Ilorin, were still alive, I would have approached him and…