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• Insists Buhari Must Be Fair To All Tribes At All Times Former Minister of Transportation and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ebenezer Babatope has described the agitation for the emergence of an independent Yoruba nation as laughable and extremist. While dissociating himself from the ongoing struggle, the lawyer cum journalist said, “I am not part of those calling for the emergence of an independent Yoruba nation, it is an extreme measure to call for that, it is an extreme measure which will not stand. We have passed that stage in Nigeria and anybody that thinks…

I have been privileged to interview quite a number of world leaders in the course of my journalism career. These include President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Ketumile Masire of Botswana, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Commonwealth Secretary General Shridath Ramphal, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan etc..not to talk of holding the microphone across the world in the presence of countless Presidents in my then capacity as President Goodluck Jonathan’s spokesperson. But no other encounter held as much memory and nostalgic feelings for me as my return to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Wednesday, June 9 to interview Nigerian incumbent President Muhammadu…

Popular Nollywood actress, Jaiye Kuti, has described the Late TB Joshua as a “good soul”. In an Instagram post, she vividly narrated how the spirit of the late prophet visited her in faraway Offa where she was staying at the time of the post. According to the actress, she said that even though she never met him (TB JOSHUA) while alive, she had heard alot of his unrelenting evangelistic and humanitarian exploits. She wrote: “Christ was poor but feeding the people and taking care of everyone. You did the same to many. I know two people who truly gave their…

The Synagogue Church of All Nations SCOAN has announced a week-long farewell service in honour of its departed founder, Prophet TB Joshua. The Church also used the opportunity to assure the world that the great works of the late Prophet would continue unabated much as the great Man of God still remains in spirit with the church. Below is the text of the official statement from the church: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Good Morning and Win Today! Dear SCOAN and Emmanuel TV family all over the world, we appreciate your continued prayers, love and support. We know you are aware that our…

Babatunde Odubanwo The day, June 13, 2021, will go in the books of history as yet a day of momentous jubilation; of accolades and tributes; of laughter and fun; of good music and rich poetry; dancing and paparazzi – above, a moment to exchanges of collective affection in honor of the incredible Benson Idonije who turned 85 years.It was Sunday, the end of the weekend break generally acknowledged as a “ day of rest”. There were no excuses as to why the show must not go on. Burna Boy with his Grandparents The expansive theatre hall of Terra Arena situated…

By Temitope Adefolaju What the sun beholdsShe lashes out in tearsWhat the earth withholdsShe bears as taresWith every seed she bears. Hidden in darknessThe sun pushes the moon to glow _Warriors in the skiesGather stars _ against darknessCardinal winds blow battle horns at nightThe timid dust alas!Swears allegiance to the windGreat storms to make indeedFor men destroy natureTo create their own ills. Calm skies connote no peaceLittle do men knowThat the one nation “Nature”Is waxing stronger in wrath:Global warming is her global warning !⚠️ Plant a tree today!Stop indiscriminate burning :Pollute not nature’s breathRecycle plastics!Let nature be placidFor nature rewardsAll…

By Mary Odunola Okwudiba Well built and huge as rock is manBody fortified with strengthBrain with inventionsBorn to explore the worldBeasts his wits subdue Chest so broad and arms so strongLegs so swift and eyes’re as eagle’sAs huge as rock as man is builtHis hope, his joy, his destiny’re controlledBy the smallest flap on his rocky shape His tongue:His joy; his woe; his life; his deathHe untames his tongue – he destroys himselfIf you control your tongueYou control your life.

A former security aide to Pastor Chris Okotie of the Household of God Church and journalist, Ben Okezie has revealed the story behind his ex-boss’ animosity towards the late TB Joshua. In a Facebook post published hours back, the veteran journalist and security expert described the actions of Okotie and his ilk as pure jealousy. Below is the text of the post as obtained by our correspondent. Please note that as usual with most Facebook posts, it was probably written extempore, hence the mechanical and grammatical lapses. Nevertheless, the message is clear enough. JEALOUSY!By Ben OKEZIE A man whose future…

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde did not organise the June 12 rally in Ibadan on Saturday contrary to claims by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), the governor’s media aide has said. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, while reacting to the statement credited to the APC said that it was mischievous for the opposition party to attempt to rope the governor into an event that was clearly organised nationwide by pro-democracy groups. The statement read: “Contrary to the wild claims by the APC, Governor Seyi Makinde did not organise the June 12 protests…

By Mohammed Bello Tambuwal: I Can’t Accept Honorary Degree While Nigeria Isn’t Secure Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has humbly declined the proposed conferment of an honorary degree on him by the Nahda International University College (NIUC), Khartoum, Sudan. The award has been slated as part of the graduation ceremony of 38 students of Sokoto state extraction who bagged degrees in Medicine/Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Laboratory Sciences and Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the Ibn Sina University (ISU) and NIUC. Gov. Tambuwal declined the offer shortly after his arrival in Khartoum on Sunday, informing the management of the two…