‘He behaved strangely before his death’ — Alaafin’s aide reveals final days
An indigene of Oyo town, who is a confidant of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the late Alaafin of Oyo, said the monarch rejected being taken abroad when he became ill before his death. The aide, who spoke to TheCable, said Alaafin preferred to be treated in Nigeria and also behaved strangely in the final […]
PHOTOS: Tinubu, Umahi, Bala Mohammed attend Aisha Buhari’s iftar for presidential hopefuls
Bola Tinubu, former Lagos governor, on Saturday, attended the iftar hosted by Aisha Buhari, first lady, for presidential hopefuls. Iftar is the breaking of fast for Muslims during the Ramadan season. The event took place at the banquet hall of the presidential villa. Also present were David Umahi, Ebonyi governor; Chris […]
INTERVIEW: Chioma Onyenwe on the economics, politics of African filmmaking
It’s an ambiance so quiet in her Lekki studio, the loudest noise would be from her fingers punching with gusto at her PC keyboard and her lips slurping at intervals from a desk mug within her reach. In laser-sharp focus, Chioma Onyenwe squints at her screen to hand-trace a portion of the movie script […]
Let’s talk about sex
What would you do if your little child asked: “Dad, what is sex?” That was the awkward situation a couple found themselves when their six-year-old boy dropped the question during dinner. Startled, and heaving a sigh of “well, the time has finally come”, the parents started mumbling the metaphor and euphemism of “the birds […]
Gunmen abduct ‘10 Miyetti Allah members’ in Anambra
Gunmen have reportedly abducted 10 members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Ogbaru LGA of Anambra state. The incident was said to have occurred at the herders’ settlement in Obene community on Saturday. About 300 cows were reportedly carted away by the gunmen. The attackers are […]
ICYMI: I’m still agile and most likely to win presidency in 2023, says Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he has what it takes to win the presidency in the 2023 general election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He spoke on Thursday at a meeting with the south-west PDP leaders ahead of the party’s primary scheduled for May 2022. Addressing party stakeholders […]
‘Over 100 killed’ as explosion rocks illegal oil refining site in Imo
At least 100 people have been reportedly killed following an explosion at an illegal oil refining site in Ohaji/Egbema area of Imo state. The incident, which was said to have started around 11pm on Friday, resulted in a fire outbreak at Abaezi forest in Ohaji/Egbema area. Speaking on the incident, Hope Uzodimma, […]
‘Injurious to our region’ — Sule Lamido faults decision on PDP ‘northern consensus candidates’
Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa, says the “northern consensus presidential candidates” for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced on Friday doesn’t represent the position of party members in the region. Over the past weeks, four presidential hopefuls — Bukola Saraki, former senate president; Bala Mohammed, Bauchi governor; Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto governor; and Mohammed […]
Gunmen kill three police officers in Kogi
An attack by gunmen on a police station in Kogi state has resulted in the death of three officers. The attack on a police station in Adavi LGA of the state occurred in the wee hours of Saturday. In a statement, William Ovye-Aya, spokesman of the Kogi police command, quoted Edward Egbuka, […]
After Muslim funeral prayers, traditionalists hold burial rites for Alaafin of Oyo
Muslim clerics led by Abdulganiy Ajokidero, chief Imam of Oyo town, have performed Islamic burial rites on the remains of Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo. The monarch died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital in Ado Ekiti on Friday night. Following the announcement of his death, the imam and other Islamic clerics […]