Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa, Akande, Opadokun, Fayemi shower tributes on Ajanaku at 60

President Bola Tinubu, leading some other prominent Nigerians, has showered praises on Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, as he marks his 60th birthday on June 2. The prominent Nigerians, including political heavyweights, and elder statesmen, noted the multiple-award winning journalist’s years of commitment to democracy, balanced journalism, and national development. […]

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We didn’t arrest Ndibe — DSS

Prof Okey Ndibe says columnist questioned over legacy WLA from Jonathan era, spent 30 mins, left. DG Ajayi downgrading old watch-list cases The Department of State Services, DSS, has denied reports that renowned writer and academic Prof Okey Ndibe was arrested and detained at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday. According to a source familiar […]

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DSS detains, releases US-based columnist Prof Okey Ndibe at Lagos airport over watch-list

Prof Okey Ndibe US-based columnist questioned on arrival, told to go to Abuja to clear name. “I wage war on corruption,” he told DSS Officials of the Department of State Services, DSS, on Sunday arrested and questioned US-based author and columnist Professor Okey Ndibe at Murtala Muhammed International Airport before releasing him hours later. Ndibe, […]

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More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi Over 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian human rights activist and Nobel peace prize laureate, after she was transferred to hospital amid concerns over her rapidly deteriorating health. In a statement released on Tuesday, 112 Nobel laureates urged the Iranian authorities and […]

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Fans mourn Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo

Alex Ekubo. Photo: Instagram|Alex Ekubo Agency Report Fans and followers of deceased Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo across social media platforms have expressed sadness over his demise, describing the incident as shocking and heartbreaking. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning since Tuesday when news of the […]

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16-Year-Old Daniella Emerges Overall Best in 2026 UTME

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, an indigene of Ekiti State, has emerged as the highest-scoring candidate in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), recording an outstanding 372 out of 400 marks. The feat was announced in the list of top-performing candidates released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions […]

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Igbo World Assembly Chairman Anakwenze celebrates Afenifere leader Pa Fasoranti at 100

The Chairman of Igbo World Assembly, an umbrella body of the Igbo people worldwide, and Onowu Regent of Abagana., Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has congratulated Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti on his 100th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message by his Director General, Chief Eric Oluwole, Anakwenze, who is also a former Presidential Aspirant, described […]

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Pa Fasoranti an exemplary patriot – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti as an exemplary statesman, patriot and revered Awoist. He paid the glowing tributes as the elderstatesman turns 100. Aiyedatiwa, in a goodwill message he signed, said: “Today, I join the good people of Ondo State, the Yoruba nation, and well-wishers across Nigeria and […]

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Tinubu celebrates Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti at 100

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday celebrated Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti as he clocks 100 years of age. Following is the full text of the president’s glowing tribute which he signed: “My joy knows no bounds as we witness Pa Reuben Fasoranti, our father, elder statesman, administrator, pro-democracy activist, prominent politician, and foremost Afenifere […]

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