Ladoja’s 32-year journey to Olubadan throne

By Laolu Afolabi All roads will converge on the historic Mapo Hall, the venue of the epoch-making coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, For the coronation, Ibadan is preparing for a roll call of Nigeria’s crème de la crème. The event is expected to surpass any in Olubadan history, with […]

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Adeleke mourns Nigerian’s oldest missionary Ruth Elton

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ruth Elton, widely regarded as the oldest missionary to Nigeria. In a statement by his spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Sunday, he praised her life of selfless service, describing her as a symbol of faith, compassion, and dedication […]

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Dele Giwa’s assassination had nothing to do with Gloria Okon – Yakubu Mohammed

Veteran journalist and one of the founders of Nigeria’s first weekly news magazine, Newswatch, Yakubu Mohammed, says the assassination of Dele Giwa in 1986 had nothing to do with the late Gloria Okon. Mohammed, who co-founded Newswatch with Giwa, Ray Ekpu and Dan Agbese in 1984, said this in his memoir, “Beyond Expectations.” The News […]

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VARCE Girls’ Learning Hub graduates first set with outstanding WASSCE results, digital skills

By John Dike, Osogbo A non-governmental organisation in Osun State, Value Re-Orientation for Community Enhancement, Osogbo, has announced the graduation of the first set of students from the VARCE Girls’ Learning Hub, marking a historic milestone in education and empowerment for out-of-school girls in Osun State. This was made known by the Executive Director of […]

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David cares about my dreams’, Chioma praises Davido’s support

Davido and chioma pre-wedding shoot. Credit: Instagram| davido Chioma Adeleke, wife of Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken about the singer’s unwavering support for her dreams. Chioma, popularly known as Chef Chi, disclosed this in an interview with Noire TV, which started trending on Saturday. The couple, who had their traditional […]

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Media icon, MKO’s wife, Doyin Abiola dies at 82

Doyin Abiola Trailblazing journalist, former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of National Concord, and one of Nigeria’s most influential media figures, Dr. Doyin Abiola, has died at the age of 82. She was one of the wives of the departed winner of the June 12 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. One of the sons of MKO […]

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