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By Sola Ojewusi It was a night of nostalgia, rhythm, and reverence at the MUSON Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, as Evergreen Musical Company, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, hosted the Ariya Eko Independence Music Festival — a dazzling celebration of 65 years of Nigerian music and the legends who shaped its glorious history. From highlife to juju, from apala to waka, gospel, and reggae, the air was thick with melodies that defined generations. Icons who once ruled the airwaves and concert halls reunited, reminding the nation why their music remains timeless. The festival…

By Peter Omopo Venezuelan opposition leader and democracy advocate María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday in Oslo. Machado, 58, was honoured for what the committee described as her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” Announcing the award, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, praised Machado as “a unifying figure in a nation enduring political oppression and economic hardship.” He noted that her courage and persistence have…

Israeli forces began a gradual withdrawal from parts of the Gaza Strip on Friday following the commencement of a ceasefire agreement aimed at halting weeks of intense hostilities in the region. The truce, brokered through international mediation involving Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, came into effect early Friday morning, bringing a fragile calm after months of fighting that left thousands dead and widespread destruction across Gaza. Reports from the ground indicate that Israeli troops have started pulling back from several positions in northern and central Gaza, while Palestinian residents cautiously emerged from shelters to assess damage and search for…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has granted presidential pardon to 175 persons, including Nigeria’s nationalist icon Herbert Macaulay and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Maj.-Gen. Mamman Vatsa (retd.), as part of a new exercise of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy. The decision followed recommendations presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), during the Council of State meeting held on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. According to Fagbemi, the list of beneficiaries emerged from the report of the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, which reviewed cases of historical…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hang in the balance as the Super Eagles face the Crocodiles of Lesotho today at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. The high-stakes encounter is seen as a last-chance opportunity for the three-time African champions to revive their World Cup campaign. Qualification Hopes Revived After South Africa Sanction The Super Eagles’ qualification dreams appeared all but over following their disappointing 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa on September 6. However, a disciplinary ruling by FIFA that docked South Africa points for fielding…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in partnership with the EPPlus Sustainability Network, has engaged students across the state in a creative drive to curb plastic pollution and promote environmental innovation. The initiative, held under the banner Project SOLVE 2.0: Solutions for a Viable Environment, carried the theme “Towards a Future with Zero Plastic Pollution.” It brought together students from public and private secondary schools to present innovative solutions aimed at reducing plastic waste in their schools and communities. The event took place on Thursday at LASEPA headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja,…

By Peter Omopo  LIMA, PERU — Peru’s political crisis deepened on Friday as lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to impeach President Dina Boluarte, ending her turbulent tenure marked by nationwide protests, corruption allegations, and surging gang violence. Boluarte, who came to power in December 2022 after the removal of former president Pedro Castillo, was ousted after she refused to appear before Congress during a late-night impeachment hearing. The session, which began on Thursday and ran into early Friday, concluded with 118 lawmakers voting in favour of her removal on grounds of “permanent moral incapacity.” Announcing the outcome, Congress leader José Jeri declared…

Not everyone who starts with you is meant to finish with you in life. There comes a time to PAUSE, REFLECT, AND AUDIT YOUR FRIENDSHIPS, not out of pride but out of purpose. This doesn’t mean you judge or condemn others. It means you guard your heart and choose your company wisely.  Surround yourself with friends who pray for you, challenge you, and build you up. Those who inspire you to stay grounded in truth and love. Remember, pruning is painful, but it’s necessary for new growth. Sometimes, God removes certain people, not because they’re bad, but because their season…

By Jimmy Fatunbi University of Lagos Consultancy Services (Unilag Consult Ltd.) in conjunction with Sola Ojewusi and Associates has published a book titled, ” Leadership Chronicles of Governor Duoye Diri” in honour of His Excellency, Senator Duoye Diri, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State. At a Press Conference held on Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 at the Unilag Consult Conference Hall,, the Managing Director of the Consult, Professor John Lekan Oyefara (FNASA JP), made it known that the attempt is to “celebrate and institionalise the leadership ethos and accomplishments of Governor Diri, a man whose governance style exemplifies vision, inclusiveness and…

By Peter Omopo | Abuja | October 9, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially presented Judge Dr. Taoheed Elias as its candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), appealing for international support to restore West Africa’s representation on the world’s highest judicial body. The formal presentation took place on Thursday in Abuja, bringing together senior government officials and members of the diplomatic corps. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, led the ceremony and called for global cooperation in supporting Dr. Elias’s candidacy. Tuggar noted that West Africa has not had a representative on…