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By Peter Omopo The 63 years old grandma left Nigeria for Canada to pay a visit to her 32 years old daughter, Lydia and her 36 years old son in law, Lucky Ogbejiele. And what was meant to be a joyous family reunion has turned into a monumental tragedy with the husband of her daughter allegedly stabbing her to death. The Bereaved Daughter Narrates the Horror : “When I returned from work, I saw my husband coming out of the house in his work uniform, going to work. He immediately turned back and followed me behind, and I opened the…

By Sola Ojewusi,  The atmosphere at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina was heavy with grief this afternoon as the remains of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, arrived from London to commence his final journey home. Leading the nation in mourning was President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who stood visibly shaken and deeply saddened as he received the casket of his predecessor and political ally. President Tinubu, dressed in a black agbada and a dark cap, fought back tears as the Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying the late statesman touched down shortly before 2:00 p.m. The casket, draped in…

By Steve Olugbolahan KUKU AWÙJALÈ… The royal title of the traditional king and paramount ruler of the great Ijebu land and people! His kingdom span across an area of about 12,321km2. This great kingdom is home to the most industrious people group of the Yoruba race in South West Nigeria; amongst many other outstanding qualities… The first Awùjalè of Ijebuland in written historical record was Olu-Iwa, while the popular Obanta was actually the 3rd Awùjalè and grandson of Olu-Iwa. Oba Dr. Sikiru Oluwakayode Adetona was the 55th Awujale of Ijebu land… 1. OBA OLU-IWA 2. OBA OSHIN 3. OBANTA; 1430…

By Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq. One institution I respect, revere, fear, honour, and adore with every fibre of my being is the ancient and spiritually grounded institution of traditional rulership. Having grown up in the palace of the Timi of Ede, nurtured under the cultural tutelage of the late Oba Adetoyese Laoye — a monarch who adopted me as a son — I developed a deep, personal understanding of what it truly means to be a traditional ruler. Thus, I fully grasp the weight of the saying: “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” To be traditionally enthroned is neither…

By Sola Ojewusi  London, July 15, 2025 — Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Monday evening, joining a growing list of sympathisers mourning the passing of the elder statesman. During his visit, Jonathan expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, offering prayers for the repose of the former President’s soul. “May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late President Buhari and grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” the former President prayed. Following the visit to the Buhari residence, Jonathan proceeded to the Nigerian House in London,…

By Sola Ojewusi  London, July 15, 2025 — Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Monday evening, joining a growing list of sympathisers mourning the passing of the elder statesman. During his visit, Jonathan expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, offering prayers for the repose of the former President’s soul. “May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late President Buhari and grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” the former President prayed. Following the visit to the Buhari residence, Jonathan proceeded to the Nigerian House in London,…

Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit to Buhari’s Family in London, Meets FG Delegation London, July 15, 2025 — Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Monday evening, joining a growing list of sympathisers mourning the passing of the elder statesman. During his visit, Jonathan expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, offering prayers for the repose of the former President’s soul. “May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late President Buhari and grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” the former President prayed. Following the visit to the Buhari…

By Peter Omopo | July 14, 2025 Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has revealed that he and the late President Muhammadu Buhari were both admitted to the same hospital in London before the former president’s passing on Sunday, July 13, at the age of 82. In an emotional interview with Channels Television on Monday, Abdulsalami recounted the poignant final moments and offered a personal tribute to his longtime friend and colleague. “Unfortunately, we were in the same hospital together. But I had just been discharged when I heard the news of his passing,” Abdulsalami stated. He said…

By Peter Omopo | July 14, 2025 The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, was laid to rest on Monday at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, following his passing on Sunday at the age of 91. The revered monarch, who held the throne for over six decades, was buried in a solemn ceremony conducted according to Ijebu traditional rites. His burial marked the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most influential and longest-reigning traditional rulers. The private interment was attended by an array of dignitaries, including top government officials, traditional rulers,…

By Peter Omopo | July 14, 2025 The Federal Government has commenced an official understudy of Lagos State’s acclaimed Blue Economy initiatives as part of a broader strategy to shape Nigeria’s national development agenda. The study, led by participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 57) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, was formally launched on Monday in Ikeja, Lagos. The theme of the study tour is “Blue Economy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Prospects.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG),…