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By: Ismaeel Aleem The Benue State House of Assembly on Friday suspended four lawmakers for three months over an alleged secret plot to impeach the Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh. Those suspended include Terna Shimawua (Kian Constituency), Cyril Ekong (Obi Constituency), Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), and James Umoru (Apa Constituency). READ ALSO: Alia suspends 3 officials following Benue Assembly resolutions The Assembly accused them of attempting to destabilise proceedings under Dajoh’s leadership by initiating an unauthorised impeachment plan. Their suspension was announced during plenary in Makurdi. House leaders said the actions of the lawmakers violated Assembly rules, particularly by bypassing due process in…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai, was laid to rest on Friday at the Ikoyi Cemetery. Rufai, who died on Thursday, 3 July, at the age of 61 after a brief illness in a Lagos hospital, was honoured by family, colleagues and friends who gathered for his funeral. The ceremony, however, drew criticism towards the Federal and Lagos State Governments, as well as the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), over their lack of support in organising the burial. Colleagues and friends paid glowing tributes, describing Rufai as a principled and dedicated individual whose absence will be…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  Boko Haram, originally known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād (جماعة أهل السنة للدعوة والجهاد), is an extremist Islamist sect founded in 2002 in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, by Mohammed Yusuf. Yusuf, a Salafist preacher, founded the group with the backing of the Izala Society but quickly broke away to form his faction, hostile to Western influence. Records show that Yusuf established “a religious complex and school that attracted many Muslim families in the region.” The group describes itself as a jihadist militant movement based in north-eastern Nigeria and is also active in Chad, Niger, northern Cameroon,…

By Jeremiah Aminu The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, commissioned in August 1978 under the Murtala-Obasanjo military regime, connects Lagos to Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The expressway, popularly described as Nigeria’s oldest dual carriageway, is divided into two sections. The first stretch, 43.6 kilometres long, runs from Lagos to the Sagamu Interchange. The second stretch, 84 kilometres long, links the Sagamu Interchange to Ibadan. Importance of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway The expressway has spurred the development of industrial hubs and commercial centres in communities along its route, such as Sagamu, Mowe, and Ibafo, attracting businesses and creating job opportunities. According to The…

The Kano State Government says it is working with key stakeholders to strengthen oversight mechanisms aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report, the collaboration involves the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), the Kano State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KSCHMA), and members of the Kano State House of Assembly. The stakeholders have embarked on a joint oversight facilities spot check and accountability exercise aimed at enhancing transparency and improving health care delivery. The delegation included the member representing Makoda Constituency, Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad; his Danbatta…

By Clement Abayomi It was meant to be a fairy-tale wedding. A famous Nollywood star was at the peak of her career, a well-connected businessman had political ambitions, and the Lagos ceremony was filled with celebrities. Yet, barely a year later, it was all over. For years, fans speculated about what really happened in Funke Akindele’s first marriage. Now, the box-office record-breaker has finally shared her truth and her warning. Speaking on the talk show With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, the award-winning actress reflected on the events of 2012, when she tied the knot with businessman and…

By Jeremiah Aminu The Bata dance is a cultural, spiritual, and communicative mode of expression. It goes far beyond the image of dancers adorned in colourfully patterned native attire, swinging their arms and gliding their feet to the pulsating rhythms of the Bata drum. Rather, it is a traditional performance of deep cultural and religious significance, used to communicate with and honour Yoruba deities, particularly Sango, the god of thunder, lightning, and justice. The Bata drum, on the other hand, is an hourglass-shaped musical instrument that complements the artistic performance of the Bata dance. The two are inseparable: without the…

By Clement Abayomi Some names go beyond their literal meaning and slip into everyday conversation. One such name is “Baba Ijebu”, the popular moniker for Premier Lotto Limited, a Nigerian gaming company that specialises in lotto games and operates a sportsbook nationwide through retail agents and online. For those who play, it’s a game of chance: each draw selects five numbers from 1 to 90. You pick numbers and a bet type; you win if your selection matches the draw according to that bet’s rules. These activities have become popular among youths and adults in Nigeria, particularly in the southern…

By Sakariyah Ridwanullah On the 29th of May, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the return of “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as the new national anthem, which marked a significantly symbolic turning point in Nigeria. Reuters (2024) reported that the bill was pushed through both chambers of the National Assembly in less than a week — an unusually rapid process for such symbolic legislation. Originally, the anthem — “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” — was first adopted in 1960 when Nigeria gained her independence, with lyrics by British expatriate Lillian Jean Williams and music by Frances Benda. The anthem…

By Clement Abayomi It cannot be disputed that Lagos is Nigeria’s busiest economic hub. Once the federal capital, the active commercial centre is often regarded as a microcosm of the Nigerian federation. However, despite this prominent prestige, there is still a divisive and unresolved argument about who really owns Lagos. Is it the legacy of a particular indigenous people, or, as popularly proclaimed, is it a “no man’s land” as a result of Nigeria’s multiculturalism? These questions have raised concerns for a very long time; in fact, during Lagos’ Golden Jubilee celebration in 2017, legal minds, politicians, and traditional leaders…