Atorise, Remilekun-Amos, Others Mourn ‘Omije Ojumi’ Singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu
Several gospel singers including Lekan Remilekun-Amos otherwise called Omo Dafidi and Lanre Teriba popularly known…
Several gospel singers including Lekan Remilekun-Amos otherwise called Omo Dafidi and Lanre Teriba popularly known as Atorise have mourned colleague and worship leader, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi. Ms Akinnaanu reportedly passed away on Monday in Lagos hospital. She was 46 years old last November. Atorise, in an emotion-laden voice, told newsmen that…
The World Bank announced yesterday that Nigeria’s economy is on track to record its fastest growth in more than a decade, upgrading its forecast for the country’s economic growth to 4.4 per cent for 2026 and 2027. The World Bank disclosed this in its latest Global Economic Prospects report released yesterday. The latest growth forecast…
The Nigeria Police Force has advised Nigerians not to struggle or fight back if they find themselves in a dangerous situation involving criminals, urging citizens to prioritise their safety above all else. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice on Tuesday while speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a programme…
In the history of Oyo State, leadership has often been a subject of debate, with governors coming and going, leaving behind promises that barely scratched the surface of real progress. However, since Governor Seyi Makinde assumed office in May 2019, the narrative has changed dramatically. Today, the people of Oyo State can proudly say they…
The family of popular Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has confirmed her death. The announcement was made through a statement released by a colleague in the gospel music industry, Alayo melody and signed by a family representative. According to the statement, Omije Ojumi passed away on…
The World Health Organisation has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives. WHO warns that beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world, helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer, and injury. “Health taxes have been shown to reduce…
The police command in Oyo state says it has rescued kidnapped victims, arrested alleged murderers, and foiled abductions across the state. In a statement on Tuesday, the command’s spokesman, Ayanlade Olayinka, said police foiled a kidnap attempt in Budo, Bassi Camp in Iseyin, on Sunday, involving five armed hoodlums who reportedly kidnapped a 60-year-old man…
Every 14th of January is a significant date, a day blessed from above with the birth of an undoubted representative, a servant leader, and positively motivated individual, Dr. Akin Fagbemi. Henry Miller once said, “the real leader has no need to lead – he is content to point the way.” Fagbemi, the Chairman of the…
Six worshippers were killed at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) branch in the Epe area of Lagos State on Monday night after a truck loaded with sharp sand rammed into the church building. The tragedy occurred around 8:30pm along Hospital Road, shortly after the church had concluded its evening service. Although many congregants…
Officials of the Kano State Hospital Management board have suspended no fewer than three personnel linked to the death of Kano woman Aishatu Umar after she underwent surgery at a government-owned hospital, Abubakar Imam Urology Center, where scissors allegedly used during the operation were forgotten inside her body. The officials who confirmed the incident said…