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…Father-in-Law Denies Daughter’s Involvement TOWSON, MARYLAND, USA – Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a young Nigerian cardiologist who tragically died in the United States after allegedly taking his own life, has been described as a respected cardiologist based in Towson, Maryland, USA. The incident reportedly occured following a prolonged divorce battle that …

Opinion: Unlike the former which is legal…in nature…the later is traditional- Both tussles, however, arose from conflict  of interests, personality clash, and individual principle. Life is very complex, and culture/traditions are more complex, but human beings are the most complex in understanding the application of true dynamism, and wealth of …

…Says, “Unlawful, Unfair, and Unreasonable” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs. The increase affects: Call Rates: From ₦11 to ₦16.5 per minute. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – An Abeokuta High Court has declared the Olu of Orile-Ilawo stool vacant, nullifying the selection process of Chief Alexander Macgregor. The ruling was delivered by Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In her ruling, Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi instructed Chief Alexander Macgregor to immediately …

ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has shared why he initially rejected pleas from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Bishop Matthew Kukah over the defamation case involving human rights activist, Mr. Dele Farotimi. After appeals from the Ooni of Ife, Oba …

… Addresses Marginalization in Yewaland, A Call For Unity Across Ogun State BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, recently hosted representatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The former French Minister of Transport, Mr. Djebbari Jean-Baptiste, has hinted at the desire of investors from his country to invest in the transport sector of Ogun State, especially the agro-cargo airport. Other areas of interest for the investors, according to Mr. Jean-Baptiste, are the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED   LEKKI, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, in collaboration with Dangote Fertilisers Limited, has brought joy to its host communities by awarding scholarships to 473 students across 10 secondary schools and 7 tertiary institutions in Ibeju-Lekki of Lagos State. As part of …

… A Turning Point In Davido’s Career LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian Afrobeat star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has shed light on the story behind his first official music contract. The revelation came after Entertainment Talent Manager Tosin Ashafa shared details about the early stages of Davido’s music career. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole over the death of his mother, Alhaja Monsurat Atinuke Bankole. The deceased reportedly died on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a brief illness at …