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The Beauty of Yoruba Culture and Tradition in the Face of Wrong Perception
Yoruba people are primarily located in Southwestern Nigeria. They constitute about 21% of Nigeria’s total population, forming a majority in Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states. They are also found in significant numbers in parts of Kogi, Kwara, Edo, and Delta states. The Yoruba people of West Africa possess a rich and vibrant […]
Behind the Voice: The Hidden Work of Broadcasters
Beneath a broadcaster’s voice lies many struggles, sacrifices, and numerous hours of hard work. Many people who listen to the radio believe that broadcasters do their thing with less effort, deliver their lines smoothly, confidently, and naturally, or deliver news calmly and concisely, but what they do not realize is the hours of preparation dedicated […]
Fatai Rolling Dollar: The Roller Coaster Journey of a Juju Maestro
In the Nigerian jùjú & Highlife household, when mentioning names of the music genre’s stars, legends and pathfinders, Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, who is an invaluable addition to the music circus because of the indelible contributions he brought to the music scene, must definitely come to mind. Fatai Rolling Dollar was born in 1927 in Isale […]
Osun Launches ₦16.5bn Road Infrastructure to Revitalize Ilesa Economy
The Osun State Government said the N16.5 billion dual carriageway and 10 township roads in the Ilesa industrial corridor were constructed to stimulate economic growth, expand business hubs, and support start-ups in the ancient town. The Director of Highways, Engr Moruf Ojebode, disclosed this in a chat with newsmen during an inspection of the projects that the […]
Security Forces Foil Terrorist IED Plot in Zamfara
Security operatives have neutralised an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists along the Danjibga-Kuncin Kalgo axis in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The spokesman of the police command, Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement, saying SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan led the operation. The operation was carried out by a […]
Vice President Shettima Arrives Ilorin On Condolence After Woro Massacre
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, following the recent massacre of more than 100 persons in Woro, Kaiama local government area of Kwara by suspected Boko haram terrorists. He was received at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senator representing Kwara North, Senator Sadiq Umar, […]
Plateau Confirms 11 Lassa Fever Cases, Four Deaths in Seven Local Governments
Plateau State authorities have reported 11 positive cases of Lassa fever and four deaths across major hospitals in seven local governments, including Quanpan, Shendam, Wase, Langtang South, Jos North, Jos South, and Mangu. The state Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed this at a press briefing at the Ministry of Health in Jos, outlining the […]
Illegal Gold Miners Take Over Osogbo Communities, Threaten Residents, Osun Grove — Urban Alert
A civil society organisation, Urban Alert, has raised an alert over the renewed activities of suspected illegal gold miners along the Osun River corridor and the growing reports that mining operations are now trespassing into residential communities, and overwhelming the communities within Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Raising the alarm in a statement by its […]
UN Condemns Terrorists’ Massacre of About 200 in Kwara
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Gutteres, has condemned the mass slaughter of about 200 people in Kwara State. The UN chief, in a statement on his X page, said he strongly condemned the attacks that left hundreds dead in Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. “I strongly condemn the terrorist […]
DSS Arraigns Malami, Son Over Possession of Firearms
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned the former Attorney General of the federation Abubakar Malami, and his Son Abudlazizz Malami on a five-count charge of allegedly abetting terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. They were arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the federal high court Abuja , where they pleaded not guilty […]