Alaafin Stool: Oba Akeem Owoade’s Coronation Portrait Goes Viral as Date unveiled
A graphic portrayal of the coronation ceremony of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has surfaced on social media platforms and the date for the grand ceremony has finally been unveiled: Friday, April 4, 2025. Egalitarian Voice gathered this development comes despite the ongoing controversy surrounding his selection. ALSO READ: Alaafin stool: Oyo Mesi […]
NIS Isssues Alert On New Crime-Prone Sect
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued an alert on the emergence of a new sect, ACHAD life Mission International, which according to the NIS is neither linked to Islam nor Christianity but preaches restoration of African tradition. A circular signed by the Principal Staff Officer to the Comptroller-General of Immigrations, Dr Adedotun Aridegbe, urged […]
Ijeoma Opara: Things to know about Nigerian scientist honoured by Biden
Dr. Ijeoma Opara, a distinguished Nigerian-American scientist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Yale University School of Public Health, was recently awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) by US President Joe Biden for her research in public health, particularly among urban youth. Here are 7 things to know […]
National Assembly Shouts Down IGP During Budget Defence, Demands Transparency in Police Funding
Members of the National Assembly, NASS, opted for a noisy shouting match on Thursday at the 2025 budget defence session when the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was presenting details of the last year’s budget of the Nigeria Police Force. Meanwhile, in defending the 2025 budget for the police before the Joint Committees […]
‘Justice for Mohbad’ Briefing Disrupted as Convener, Late Singer’s Mother Clash
A public briefing held by Break the Silence Foundation, a non-profit advocating justice for late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba known as Mohbad, was disrupted on Wednesday at Radisson Blu in Lagos State. The disruption occurred when Yomi Fabiyi, an actor and the convener of the media briefing, said Adura, Mohbad’s sibling, told him on Instagram that he […]
Guardiola, Wife Part Ways After 30 years Of Marriage
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City and his wife, Cristina Serra, have called it quits after 30 years of marriage. According to a report by SPORT on Monday, the divorce is “totally cordial, stable and friendly”. The report claimed that Guardiola drifted apart from Cristina after working in different countries for at least five […]
Petrol To Cost More As Depot Owners Raise Price By 4.74%
THE Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol would likely cost more as depot owners have increased prices by about 4.74 per cent. This follows the recent increase of crude oil prices, including Nigeria’s Bonny Light to $80 per barrel this week from $73 per barrel last week. Already, some depots, including Swift […]
Leave Me Alone – Bobrisky Tells Estranged Boyfriend After Breakup
Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky has sent a message to his estranged lover after breakup. He asked the lover to stop stalking him. The crossdresser gave the warning on his Instagram stories on Monday. ALSO READ: US elections, national anthem, Bobrisky top Nigeria’s 2024 Google search trends Issuing the warning, Bobrisky wrote: “Only in Nigeria you gonna dump a […]
Japa, Yahoo Boy, 419, Agbero, 16 Other Nigerian Words Added To Oxford Dictionary (Full List)
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural expressions […]
OTOPE Promises More Humanitarian Initiatives for Egbeda and Ona-Ara Residents in 2025
Hon. Chief (Dr.) Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji, popularly known as OTOPE, has assured residents of Egbeda and Ona-Ara Local Governments that they should expect more humanitarian welfare initiatives from him in 2025. According to him, both Egbeda and Ona-Ara residents should expect more humanitarian welfarism from him next year, 2025. Dr. OTOPE stated this while he […]