Trial Continues at a Lagos High Court presided over by Justice Ezekiel Oluwole Ashade in a suit filed by Prince Jimmy Adetokunbo Yekini-Goloba challenging the installation of Prince Isa Abiodun Sekoni-Faronbi as the Osolo of Isolo. In the suit No: LD/13362GCM/2025, Prince Yekini-Goloba is seeking amongst other reliefs, “a declaration that the Alagbeji Ruling House is next in line to produce the new Osolo of Isolo pursuant to the Registered Declaration under the Chiefs Law (Cap 19) of the Revised Law of Western Nigeria, 1962, as adopted, in Lagos. “A declaration that the claimant, having been duly selected and nominated…
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From Harry Awurumibe Live in Morocco Three out of five African countries taking part in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco have lost their opening matches in the ongoing global youth tournament with only the host nation Morocco recording a heartwarming 4-0 victory over New Zealand on Saturday. Morocco opened her campaign in style at the iconic nation’s Women’s Football Complex in Rabat also called Mohammed VI Football Academy, Saléwith goals from Sonia Abajiou, an own goal, Imane Dhissi, and a penalty by Hiba Youssoufi. But the same could not be said about three fellow African countries…
By Kazeem Kolawole Raji, PhD When yesterday’s economic liabilities become tomorrow’s electoral promises, Nigerians are entitled to demand explanations. Nigeria’s fuel subsidy debate tests political consistency and economic judgment. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi previously advocated removal in unequivocal terms. Their later proposals to restore or retain subsidy raise a question: what changed in their reasoning, and what evidence supports their new positions? Politicians may revise policies when evidence changes, but they must show that alternatives address the weaknesses they once condemned. In November 2022, Atiku, speaking at the Lagos Business School, pledged to complete subsidy removal if elected president.…
LOKOJA – The Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, is set to host its 4th Annual Colloquium in honour of Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The programme is being organised by the University in collaboration with its Department of English and Literary Studies. It will hold at 12 noon at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Felele Campus. It will form part of the events slated for the university’s 2026 convocation ceremony. Professor Obafemi, a National Merit Award recipient, is a highly respected Nigerian literary scholar, playwright and poet whose works have contributed to the development of literature and theatre…
As the countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) continues, Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of the IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja, Peter Deshi, has highlighted the readiness of the course and the improved facilities awaiting participating golfers and visitors. Deshi says the preparations for the continental women’s golf championship reflect efforts to provide a suitable playing environment for the competing countries while showcasing the club’s distinctive character and renewed facilities. The IBB International Golf & Country Club has undergone renovation and improvement work ahead of the tournament, following an extended period of closure to…
The Presidency has dismissed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in NLNG dividends for each state of the Federation. At the 2027 Budget Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement held at the Olola Ogunlana Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, on Friday, Makinde claimed the funds would not be released until after the 2027 elections. He further claimed that the Federal Government had spent the money. “Each state was supposed to get ₦250 billion. We had already identified projects that would expand Oyo State’s economy. But they have now said the money will not…
In a decisive bid to curb the security challenges threatening socio-economic stability in some parts of Wase Local Government Area, member representing Wase Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase has spearheaded a meeting of traditional, political, and community leaders within the Bashar Chiefdom. The meeting, held on Saturday at the Palace of the Rekna of Bashar, Alhaji Abdullahi Idirs, brought together security agents, influential community figures, including youth advocates, and village chiefs/ The primary purpose of the meeting was to create a unified front against criminal elements utilising the chiefdom’s border areas and mining zones for…
BEING FULL TEXT OF THE 9TH FASS LECTURE SERIES DELIVERED BY PROF. K. J. ONIPEDE “The advance of any discipline calls for deviation …a sharp breakaway, from the ways of the founding fathers and especially from traditionalist” (Irish, 1978:2) “It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies,” (Chomsky, 1967;2) The Vice ChancellorOther Principal OfficersDVC Strategy and DevelopmentDVC Academics and InnovationChairman, Committee of DVCS, Provost and DeansDean, Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesDean, Postgraduate SchoolDeans of other Faculties,ProfessorsHeads of Departments and Directors of UnitsColleagues within and from other UniversitiesHistorians, sociologists, and anthropologists present,Dear StudentsDistinguished Ladies and…
Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, has urged women in unhappy marriages to value themselves, practise self-love and leave relationships that fail to meet their needs. Describing herself as an advocate of fairness in marriage, Ogbodo told Saturday Beats that fidelity must go both ways and that men should take responsibility for their actions instead of excusing infidelity. She said, “I am an advocate for 50-50 in marriage. If you want me to be faithful to you, stay faithful to me. You just want (sexual) satisfaction? It’s a desire that you can control. You can control yourself; you are not an animal.…
EVEN before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Wednesday, during the inauguration of his armada-esque campaign council for his re-election, that he would be making just a cameo appearance on the soapbox this election cycle, Nigerians were already chewing on the rumour that his surrogates (mostly governors) would largely be asking for votes from the electorate on his behalf. So it is either there are leakers in his inner circle, or the decision was deliberately planted in the public space by his own to gauge public mood on it before making it official. Playing and gaming the Nigerian public isn’t…