SHABA Congratulates The Newly Crowned Obas In Ona-Ara; Charges Them To Support Makinde’s Government
The Executive Chairman of Ona-Ara Local Government, Hon. Musibau Adesina Sanusi (SHABA) has congratulated all the six newly crowned monarchs from Ona-Ara LGA today September 1st, 2023. Just today, in a new elevation round of the ancient “Baales” to Obaship status, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Sen. Moshood Olalekan Balogun elevated […]
BIOGRAPHY: Who Is Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan the Newly Appointed VC Emmanuel Alayande University Of Education
BIOGRAPHY: Who Is Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan the Newly Appointed VC Emmanuel Alayande University Of Education Olanrewaju Olaniyan Professor | PhD (Ibadan) Research Interest Economics of Education, Health Economics, poverty and labour market issues; Macroeconomics Professor Olaniyan holds a PhD in Economics from the Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He was born in […]
TIMELINE: List of coups, coup attempts in Africa since 2015
TIMELINE: List of coups, coup attempts in Africa since 2015 Coups are not new to Africa. A reported coup attempt ongoing at Niger Republic has sparked fear. Niger Republic President, Mohamed Bazoum was democratically elected in 2021. The country’s last coup occurred in February 2010, overthrowing then president Mamadou Tandja. ALSO READ: TIMELINE: How Pump Price Evolved […]
How MKO Abiola Declared Himself ‘President and Commander-in-Chief’
Yesterday made it exactly 30 years since Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, delivered the speech that ultimately led to his arrest, incarceration and death. Frustrated by one full year (less just a day) of futile attempts to reclaim his mandate that was invalidated by military ruler Ibrahim Babangida, […]
[Fact-Check]: 9 Things To Know About Late Raymond Dokpesi
The death of a Media tycoon and founding Chairman, Daar Communications Limited, Raymond Dokpesi was announced on Monday the 29th of May, 2023. His death was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his son and Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr. Here are 9 things to know about late Dokpesi 1. He was […]
RAW-FACT: Story Of June 12 And Why It Is Now Called Democracy Day In Nigeria
Democracy Day in Nigeria is now being celebrated on the 12th. In 2019 was the first time the day has been marked on this date. And the change carries heavy symbolism for a country that’s known more years of being ruled by military men than by democratically elected leaders. Until 2019 the date on which […]
EXPLAINER: Story Of Lagbaja And Why He Cover’s His Face With A Mask
Bisade Ologunde, known professionally as Lagbaja is a Nigerian musician and multi-instrumentalist known for his unique style of music, which blends Afrobeat, highlife, and traditional Yoruba music. He is also recognized for his distinct identity: he always performs wearing a mask that covers his entire face. Lagbaja can also be interpreted as ” Faceless […]
Fact: ISÉ LOÒGÙN ÌSẸ́
Yorùbá bò wón ní “Àgbàlagbà tó bá fàárò seré yíó fojó alé gbàárù àti pé apálará”, “ìgúnpá ni ìyekan ènìyàn”. Ìdí isé eni ni a tí ń moni lóle. Ìdí pàtàkì tí àwon ìpéde wònyín ń fi Ìdí rè múlè ni pé, Ìràn yorùbá féràn láti máa tepá mó isé. Yorùbá kórìíra ìwà olè àti […]
DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UK, BRITAIN, ENGLAND?
England is a country just as Nigeria, and its capital is London just like Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. Great Britain is a collection of 3 countries which came together as one country and has its capital as London. Those 3 countries are: 1. England, 2. Scotland and 3. Wales. When you include Northern […]
History of Abuja
The land now called Abuja was originally the south-western part of the ancient Habe (Hausa) kingdom of Zazzau (Zaria). It was populated for centuries by several semi-independent tribes. The largest of the tribes was Gbagyi (Gwari), followed by the Koro and a few other smaller tribes. In early 1800’′s when Zaria fell to Fulani invaders, […]