The city of Osogbo is alive with activity as thousands of worshippers, tourists, and culture enthusiasts gather today, August 8, for the grand finale of the Osun-Osogbo Festival. The annual event, which celebrates centuries of Yoruba spirituality and heritage, is one of Nigeria’s most iconic traditional celebrations. The festival, which began on July 28, culminates…
The Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has won the 2024 edition of the Best Nigerian Patriot Award. The award is coming on the heels of the alleged defamation of the nonagenarian by a human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi in his book titled ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’….
Rising star Solange Jay is set to make waves in the music industry with the release of his debut single, “Feeling Good,” dropping on August 2, 2024. This electrifying track, written by the talented Solomon James and published by Azure Voice, promises to be the soundtrack of the summer. “Feeling Good” is a vibrant celebration…
A former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Chief Tammy Danagogo, has dismissed allegations linking him to a purported plot to assassinate a former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Obele Briggs, Danagogo described reports alleging his involvement in…
Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide joyfully joins family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating Mogaji Samuel Toba, the esteemed CEO of Bishopwee Media News, and one of the Hon. Comforter’s team on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Hon. Comforter describes Mogaji Toba as a visionary media personality, a passionate and a steadfast supporter of the People’s…
A fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside. The incident, which occurred around 9:30 pm on Olohunda Road, Lagelu Local Government Area, was confirmed by sources on Saturday morning. Eyewitnesses reported that some worshippers had fallen asleep in preparation for the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will put an end to judges in the FCT living in rented apartments. Wike gave this assurance on Monday while flagging off the design and construction of official residences for the Heads of Courts, including the President of…
President Donald Trump on Friday announced he will permanently stop Nigerian immigrants and others from entering the United States. The immigration ban targets citizens of the Global South. “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions,…
National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has fired back at critics within the party, including 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, over recent allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, Abure challenged his opponents to prove they gave him or the party any money…
The federal government through the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation has asked Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who was earlier directed to proceed on retirement to continue as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) till March 2025. Confirming the development to our reporter via telephone, Director Press at the Office of…
