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Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has disclosed why he prefers traditional Orisa worshipping to Christianity and Islam. He said the deepness of faith in Islam and Christianity doesn’t match that of Orisa worshipping for him, adding that Orisa fascinated him a lot more. According to him, Orisa worshipping is one of the African religions that eschews violence and is more creative. “I was fortunate to be born in two worlds – the Christian world and traditional Orisa worshippers. My grandfather, until he – poor man – also got converted – he was an Orisa person and a chief, and his…

The Senate has confirmed Professor Abdullahi Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, nominated by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation of Usman’s nomination followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Abubakar Bello (APC-Niger North) on Thursday. Tinubu nominated Usman for the position on August 19, 2024, through a statement by his former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. After that, he transmitted the request in a letter to the Senate for confirmation. According to the statement, Usman is a renowned scholar and…

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been tagged as a leading candidate to replace Erik ten Hag who is under fire as Manchester United manager. The two-time Euro Championship finalist has finally spoken on the prospect of taking over from the Dutchman at Old Trafford.Ten Hag has come under severe fire after seeing United to their poorest start to a Premier League season ever and the former England manager is one of the several names being thrown around as a potential replacement.However, the sense of uncertainty surrounding ten Hag’s job persists as the club ownership have not offered any definite…

The Federal Government has pledged its support for the Mansion of Blessedness, a women’s group that recently inaugurated the Mother Elizabeth Multipurpose Factory in Asiak Obufa Ayanganse village. The factory, which has an investment of over N85 million, was officially commissioned on October 4-5, 2024. At the commissioning ceremony, the Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting the importance of women’s collective efforts in driving economic growth. Represented by Mrs. Angeleen Nkwocha from the Ministry’s Child Department, Kennedy praised the group’s commitment and resourcefulness in raising funds to establish the factory. “We highly commend…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s ongoing “gamble” with leadership selection, describing it as a precarious “try-by-error” system. Speaking at the 11th Annual Public Lecture of the Foursquare Gospel Church, titled “Leadership in Nigeria and its Impact on the Next Generation,” Oyebanji advocated for integrating leadership training and mentorship into the national education curriculum. In his address, Oyebanji emphasized that leadership should be considered a fundamental skill for all citizens, on par with basic education in literacy and numeracy. He argued for a future-oriented curriculum that embeds leadership principles and practical skills from early education…

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested three suspects for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl in the Festac area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the suspects to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos. Hundeyin identified the suspects as Vincent Omar, 22; Leonard Nwodo, 30; and Henry Chiokwe, 17. He said that a complainant reported the case at Area ‘E’ Festac Command on Sept. 26 on behalf of the teenager. “The survivor alleged that she met Omar sometime in 2022 when she was 13 years old and they exchanged phone numbers…

The Federal Government is taking steps to resolve the ongoing conflict between the Osun State Government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited, a gold mining company. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced the inauguration on Wednesday, October 9, of a fact-finding team aimed at investigating the dispute’s root causes. This announcement follows the Osun State Government’s decision on September 30 to seal the mining company’s premises, citing allegations of tax evasion and other operational infractions amounting to approximately $1.9 million. The state accused Segilola Resources of engaging in unethical business practices. In response to the state’s actions,…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has expressed optimism that the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines & Agriculture (NDCCITMA) will play a crucial role in transforming the region’s economy. Eno made the remarks on Wednesday, October 9, during a one-day sensitisation event in Uyo aimed at introducing the NDCCITMA initiative to the people of the state. Represented by the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Mr. John Etim, Eno highlighted the misconception that the Niger Delta is solely a mono-economy reliant on crude oil. He stated, “For too long, the Niger Delta has been erroneously portrayed as a…

Liverpool first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be out with a hamstring injury until late November, the club has confirmed. The Brazilian got injured in Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, leaving the game on a stretcher in the 79th minute and replaced by Vitezslav Jaros. The Reds will be counting on second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to fill in for Alisson at the end of the international break.Liverpool are off to a good start this season after the managerial change that occurred over the summer with Arne Slot taking over from Jurgen Klopp. Alisson, who has continued as Liverpool’s…

Italy striker Mario Balotelli is reportedly close to sealing a return to Serie A. Balotelli, 34, has played in 11 different clubs in what has been an illustrious career, including top teams in Italian and English football including Milan, Inter, Manchester City and Liverpool. The former prodigy has moved around quite a bit since 2016, playing last for Turkish side Adana Demirspor where he scored seven goals in 16 Super Lig appearances.The former Italian champion became a free agent in the summer and has not found a definite deal with any side. That might change soon, however, according to reports.…