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By Uzo Maxim Uzoatu He was so daring early in life that nobody gave him any chance to live up to 87 years on this earth. But here we are: Professor Oluwole Akinwande Soyinka, that is, Wole Soyinka for short, is 87 today. On my small part, I did not want anything to do with schooling anymore, being much of a tearaway in my youth – then I saw the name of Professor Wole Soyinka as the Head of the newly created Dramatic Arts Department at the then University of Ife.My plans had been to head into the bush to…

A Northern group has unanimously called for the immediate stoppage of the persecution of former EFCC Boss, Ibrahim Magu. The statement jointly signed by the Joint Northern Action Front, claimed to ”…have taken careful assessment of events unfolding in Nigeria since the suspension, arrest, probe and replacement of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).” Below is the full text of the Press Release: OBSERVATIONSWe have taken careful assessment of events unfolding in Nigeria since the suspension, arrest, probe and replacement of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the Acting Chairman of the Economic…

Chidinma Ojukwu, the suspect arrested in connection with the death of Michael Ataga, CEO of Super TV, has denied killing him. According to our sources, Chidinma Ojukwu, alleged killer of Michael Ataga, CEO of Super TV, who was paraded by a section of the media by the Nigerian Police in June 2021 over the killing of her supposed lover, the 50-year-Old Ataga has denied having a hand in the murder of the slain victim. Recall that Chidinma, a 300-level undergraduate of the University of Lagos confessed to the crime of gruesomely killing the Chief Executive. She was quoted as saying…

GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU’S CORONAVIRUS PRESS STATEMENT – JULY 11, 2021 Fellow Lagosians, It has become imperative to once again provide you an update on the Coronavirus pandemic situation in Lagos State, and our ongoing response as a State Government. Starting around the end of March 2021, the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos State began to wind down, and we began to enjoy some reprieve from the worst effects of the virus. This allowed us to further open-up the economy to allow the start of the journey towards full normalcy in our lives and the pursuit of livelihoods,…

The remains of Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan have been buried in a New York cemetery this evening. It was indeed a day of tears and sorrow as wife and relations mourn the great Nigerian music star. We bring you pictures from the event.

The world of entertainment has today been hit with the sad news of the passing of popular musician, Olanrewaju Fasasi, aka Sound Sultan. Fasasi lost his battle with cancer according to a release by his family signed by Dr. Kayode Fasasi. More stories later on this devastating development. The Lagosian

Argentina wins its first major title since 1993 and Lionel Messi finally lifts his first major trophy for the national team. Teammates lift Argentina’s Lionel Messi after beating Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 10, 2021. Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s Copa America final to secure the national team’s first title in 28 years. Argentina’s winning goal at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro came in the 22nd minute after Rodrigo de Paul made a long pass to Angel di Maria. The 33-year-old veteran…

Honourable Yusuf Sahib Oladayo, the spokesperson for Oyo ALGON and the chairman of Ibadan North Local Government Area has said that the present governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde has no plan to ‘grab’ land for himself or his associates. Oladayo specifically said the piece of land secured by the government of Oyo State after the recent evacuation of beggars from Jemibewon Road in Sabo, Ibadan will accommodate a mini-estate.According to the youthful politician, “Our boss, the Governor is not in government to grab land. He is not here to do that. All that concerns him is how the…

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, a black hearse conveying the remains of the great man of God, Prophet TB Joshua made a majestic entry as church members, well-wishers, family members and members of the public eagerly wait to see the body of the prophet lying-in-state. The lying-in-state of the revered clergy is part of the one-week long programme to celebrate the life and times of a man who gave all of himself to the work of God so unreservedly. It would be recalled that Prophet TB Joshua gave relief materials to the poor, providing succor to the less privileged and victims…

By Sola Ojewusi Well, finally, I have enough strength and fortitude to write this tribute in honour of my friend, mentor and benevolent supporter, TB. Joshua. I must confess it’s been so difficult for me to come to terms with the rude shock of a passing so monumental. It took me this long because the sledgehammer of his passing on the heart, the psyche was just unimaginable. I just didn’t have enough presence of mind to put the right words on paper. Or how do you begin to write in the past tense, the life of a man you spoke…