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  • Uncertainty in Ibadan over Olubadan’s stool

    There are indications that all may not be going as planned with activities leading to the selection of the next Olubadan following the death of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun. According to tradition, the enthronement process for the next in line to the throne of the Olubadan was expected…

  • From a quiet go-getter to a prolific investor, Tony Elumelu continues to spin the deal wheel at 61

    Those who, 24 years ago, knew Tony Elumelu as the almost-shy, reticent but hardworking banker who avoided any form of publicity would always marvel at how much he has transformed into one of Africa’s smartest businessmen with interests, not only in the financial services industry but in nearly all the…

  • Nigeria Government exposes Gumi’s ally, 14 others as terrorism financiers in the Country

    The Federal Government has uncovered the identity of 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms, allegedly involved in terrorism financing. Details of the development were revealed by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, on Tuesday night, entitled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18,…

  • Obasanjo’s Biological Father An Igbo Man From Onitsha – Rtd Col (Dr.) Majekodunmi

    …I Retired From The Army Because Of Abacha …Insecurity: Tinubu Inherited Most Of Nigeria’s Problems Chief (Dr) Sunday Adekunle Majekodunmi is the current Aare Ona Kakanfo of Egba-land, and the Otun Ba’asegun of Egba-land. In this explosive, exclusive interview with YEMI ADEBISI and TITILOPE JOSEPH, he speaks on sacred subjects…

  • Meet next Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin

    Following the death of Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who is the current Balogun of Ibadanland, who is the head of the military line of the Olubadan system, is set to become the next Olubadan of Ibadan. Tradition has it that from…

  • Gunmen who kidnapped 287 school children in Nigeria say they will kill them all if $622,000 ransom not paid

    Gunmen who kidnapped at least 287 school children in Nigeria last Thursday have demanded a ransom of 1 billion naira ($621,848) and threatened to kill all of the students if their demands are not met, a member of the local community told CNN on Wednesday. “They called me from a…

  • Germany’s ‘fake fathers’: Nigerian migrant calling himself Mr. Cash Money claims to have 24 foreign children, earns €22,000 a month in welfare payments

    The Nigerian migrant earns €22,000 a month in welfare payments and labels himself “Mr. Cash Money” while owning a fleet of luxury cars. Foreigners in Germany are defrauding taxpayers out of millions by claiming they have foreign children who are not actually theirs, with the women involved in the scams…

  • Naira tumbles to N1,900/$ at parallel market

    The Nigerian naira, on Tuesday, depreciated further to N1,900 to the dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market. The naira declined by 9.83 percent from the N1,730 recorded on Monday. Currency traders, also known as Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, quoted the buying rate at N1,850…

  • IMF Confirms Return Of Petrol Subsidy Under Tinubu

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Nigerian government has, through the backdoor, resumed the payment of subsidies on the premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol. Recall that on May 29, 2023, during his swearing-in speech, President Bola Tinubu announced an end to petrol subsidy, triggering a…

  • Tinubu deserves commendation for suspension of Betta Edu’s – Atiku

    The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has commended President Bola Tinubu on the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. In a statement by his Special Assistant, Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday, Atiku noted that the suspension of the minister…

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