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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of two prominent leaders from the Okuama community, Pa James Oghoroko and Dennis Okugbaye, who tragically passed away while in military custody. Oghoroko, the President-General of the Okuama community, and 81-year-old Okugbaye, the community’s treasurer, reportedly died six days apart after being detained by the Nigerian Army. The two men, along with four others—Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Mrs. Mabel Owhemu, and Mr. Dennis Malaka—were arrested during a military operation between August 18 and 20, 2024. The operation followed the tragic deaths…

The National President of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association, Prof. Abdulrasaq Kilani, has cautioned youth against referring to education as a scam, emphasising its power to liberate and uplift individuals. Speaking on Sunday, December 15, during the Ogun State UNILORIN Alumni Annual General Meeting and Taorid Odedele Memorial Lecture in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Kilani stressed the importance of education as the best opportunity for personal and societal growth. Kilani expressed concern over the growing trend of dismissing education, stating, “If someone wants to be free from poverty, let him be educated, but if someone wants to go down, let…

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N2.08 trillion in allocations to Nigeria’s Local Government Councils (LGCs) between July and December 2024, according to findings by The PUNCH. However, despite the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court in July 2024 granting full financial autonomy to the country’s 774 Local Government Areas, the funds have still been paid into state government accounts, instead of directly to the local councils. The ruling, which sought to ensure the effective use of funds by local governments and promote autonomy, directed that allocations meant for LGCs should bypass state governments and…

Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and restrain Vice President Kashim Shettima from further criticising Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the British Conservative Party. Igboho made the appeal in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, in response to Shettima’s remarks regarding Badenoch’s recent critical comments on corruption in Nigeria. Badenoch, who identifies as Yoruba, had distanced herself from being categorised with northern Nigeria, and she had spoken out about the issue of corruption that continues to impede Nigeria’s development. Her remarks drew criticism from Vice President…

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has insisted that his team is not ready for the Premier League title race this season. Maresca spoke after Chelsea defeated Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday night. Two goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson gave Chelsea the win over Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Before the Blues’ win over Brentford, the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points after failing to win their matches. Premier League leaders Liverpool played 2-2 with Fulham, Arsenal drew 0-0 with Everton, while Man City lost 2-1 against Manchester United. These results gave Chelsea a lift…

The first daughter of Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community, Olubunmi Fabode has disclosed that her parent’s marriage was a battlefield for generational curses. She, however, disclosed that her prayers prevented them from getting a divorce. She spoke at the 40th wedding anniversary of her parents in Lagos over the weekend. Fabode also disclosed that her love for her siblings inspired her to pray for her parent’s marriage. She said: “When I was seven years old, my father came to the room and told me ‘Your mother and I are going our separate ways. I am telling…

By Dr. Okolo Oteri Eme Kemi Badenoch is not the only one who demeans Nigeria to gain acceptance from Caucasians. Unfortunately, this behavior has become the default mode for many Africans, especially Nigerians. I’ve seen and heard it too many times for it to be dismissed as a coincidence. This attitude might be one of the reasons we have progressed so slowly as a people. We are often too personally competitive to work collectively for group advancement. For some of us, insulting our country and fellow citizens is the only way we know how to gain relevance. I recall an…

The Nigerian entertainment industry experienced an admixture of emotions in 2024, marked by front page grabbing headlines, major controversies, and heartbreaking losses. This year, from drama and tragedies to inspiring comebacks, underlines the inherent pulsative energy the creative space is imbued with and its frailties . Notable events that stood out in the entertainment scene in 2024 Controversial social media personality Bobrisky made headlines for her naira mutilation offence, which saw her in and out of prison. The trouble began in March after she won “Most Dressed Female” at Eniola Ajao’s movie premiere, causing debates on morality and the law.…

The High Court sitting in Ilesa, Osun State, has granted an injunction restraining the state government from taking further steps to fill the vacant stool of the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. The case was brought forward by the Contestants, Head, and Principal Members of the Ofokutu Royal Family of the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House. Justice A.A. Aderibigbe, who presided over the case, issued a restraining order against the Ilesa West Local Government, the Governor of Osun State, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. The injunction prevents them from taking…

The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, officially retired from service on Friday, December 13, after reaching the statutory retirement age. His departure was marked by a Pulling Out Parade held in Abuja, where he reflected on his tenure and contributions to the service. During the event, Nababa described his 34 years of service as a memorable journey shaped by collaboration and inclusivity. He noted that his leadership approach focused on engaging stakeholders to build on the legacies of his predecessors and develop new strategies for emerging challenges. Under his stewardship, the service made significant progress in areas…