The President of the International Council for Ifa Religion, Fayemi Fakayode, has challenged the long-held belief about the origin of Ibadan’s name, asserting that the city’s name evolved from “Iba” and “Odan” rather than “Eba” and “Odan.” Fakayode made this clarification while presenting a paper titled “A Sociocultural Relevance of Osemeji Festival in the Modern […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a wanted drug kingpin, Yussuf Azeez, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The 40-year-old suspect was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, November 6, 2025, while attempting to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, according to a […]
Nigeria has recorded a significant 81 per cent reduction in terror-related deaths since 2015, according to a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday. In a post shared on its official X account, the Presidency attributed the sharp decline to more effective counter-insurgency strategies and improved coordination among security agencies, as well as stronger cooperation […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi I wasn’t surprised when I read Donald Trump’s latest post on Truth Social. I’ve always thought he needed to take a lesson from his supposed rival. What surprised me, though, was how much it sounded like something straight out of President Bola Tinubu’s reform manual like he’s been taking secret lessons from […]
The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo, has been successfully released by his captors after spending nine days in isolation. The high-profile legislator, who represents the Bagudo constituency, was kidnapped by armed assailants late last month. The lawmaker’s freedom was secured on Saturday night, bringing a sigh […]
A recent interview with veteran U.S. Attorney Robert Amsterdam on Tucker Carlson’s platform has sparked renewed debate over allegations of a systematic “Christian genocide” in Ukraine. Amsterdam, who represents the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) pro bono, told Carlson that the Ukrainian government’s crackdown on clergy and seizure of church properties amounts to a coordinated effort to eradicate […]
The Ikoyi Ladies Golf Club is gearing up for a landmark celebration as the 50th edition of its flagship tournament opens next week. Scheduled to run from November 11 to 13, the event will host 150 amateur golfers representing 11 countries, making it one of the most international gatherings in the club’s storied history. According to […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) challenges the Federal Government’s claim that it is releasing N11.9 billion to settle arrears and allowances, insisting that only about N500 million will reach resident doctors. Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, NARD President, tells journalists that the announced figure misrepresents the reality of payments. He says the 25–35 per cent […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned recent acts of sabotage on the Abuja‑Kaduna‑Kano highway, urging local communities to cooperate with authorities and avoid actions that could hinder road safety and security. The warning comes amid growing concerns over infrastructure damage, criminal activity, and traffic disruptions along one of the country’s busiest transport corridors. […]
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has fiercely condemned what he calls the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) “grave violation of religious freedom and human dignity” following the abduction of Pastor Ezra Jin, a prominent leader of one of China’s largest underground churches. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Cruz expressed his satisfaction that the U.S. […]
