Alaafin’s successor will inherit his wives – Archbishop Ladigbolu

Archbishop Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Reverend Ayo Ladigbolu, who is from the Agunloye Ruling House of Oyo Kingdom, in this interview, speaks to Olufemi Olaniyi about the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the controversies surrounding his burial, the wives left behind by the monarch and succession tradition to […]

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People think I’m a madman, kidnapper but I’ve built houses, married 9 wives, have 35 children – Scavenger

Fifty-year-old Mr Azeez Ismail, nicknamed Alfa Jakujaku, tells Temitope Adetunji about his journey as a scraps scavenger and how he has made fortunes from the business Tell us about yourself. My name is Azeez Ismail popularly called Jakujaku (rubbish). I was born in Oyo State. My father’s name is Azeez; he is a well-known person […]

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How herders nearly killed me with machete, sticks – Ekiti farmer

A 75-year-old farmer in Ekiti State, Pa Adesoye Oguntayo, who was attacked and injured on his farm by herdsmen, narrates his near-death experience to Abiodun Nejo. Please introduce yourself. I am Adesoye Oguntayo. I am a farmer in Oke Ako Ekiti in the Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State. But I am from Kogi […]

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‘Miyetti Allah members now fleeing Nigeria to escape bandits’ attacks, cattle rustling’

The Secretary-General of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria, Ngelzeerma Usman, speaks with Solomon Odeniyi about the recent killing of the association’s chairman and members in Abuja by Fulani bandits. Members of your association were killed and others kidnapped in Abuja. How is your association taking this? Our Chairman in the Gwagwalada area […]

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After APC’s 8 disastrous years, power should move to the South – Dele Momodu

Says Nigeria deserves fresh people, ideas in Presidency Prolific writer, publisher and presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Dele Momodu in the following exclusive interview, spoke on how PDP can win 2023 general elections, denies being a front for anybody. Going through your articles and writings, you have criticised many people and […]

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‘If apex court upholds removal of governors for defection, we’ll have strong political institutions’

Abiodun Olatunji, Senior Advocate of Nigeria is a partner at Abdullahi Ibrahim & Co. In this interview, he shares his views on the novel decision that ordered the removal of governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, controversial section 84(12) of the Electoral Act, 2022 and the rejection of special seats for women by the House […]

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Nigerians know what to do in 2023 to end sufferings – Sacked Abuja Imam

The sacked Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Juma’at Mosque, Sheikh Muhammad Khalid, popularly known as Digital Imam, speaks on the state of the nation and the 2023 elections, in this interview with Solomon Odeniyi. How has life been for you after you were shown the door by the committee in charge of the Apo Legislative […]

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Toast to women of guinness

In commemoration of this year’s women’s month, Guinness Nigeria launched the Women of Guinness Campaign, which aims at spotlighting exceptional female entrepreneurs, as well as sharing their inspiring stories. In line with this year’s International Women’s Day themed, Break the Bias, these women have proven to be audacious in their pursuit for career excellence against […]

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Prison life taught me to live on N100 for three days – 400 level student freed after four years in jail

Sulaimon Anisere, an Islamic tutor who recently regained his freedom after being in prison for four years over false allegation of defiling a minor, tells Tosin Ikare about his prison experience Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Sulaimon Anisere. I live at Ado-Odo, Ogun State. I am a part-time, 400 […]

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Why insurance business is struggling in Nigeria – Ogunbiyi

Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, is Chairman, Mutual Benefit Assurance Plc. In this interview with Funke Cole, the Osun State-born business mogul and gubernatorial aspirant in the forthcoming Osun polls, shares his candid views on state of the economy from the insurance point of view in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and post-recovery vis-à-vis projection for […]

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