Nigeria is in a class of its own. Other countries may talk of “winner takes all”, but in Nigeria the standing maxim is “rigger takes.” If you don’t agree with me, go to court! If any bloke raises further doubts,…
Sunday Igboho denies allegations of fraud, warrant of arrest
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Thursday, denied allegations that a warrant of arrest has been issued against him by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over an alleged breach of contract. Igboho, in…
Hardship: Lagos civil servants to work from office 3 days a week, says Sanwo-Olu (Channels)*Prophet drowns during Valentine’s Day beach party (Channels)
Economic Hardship: Lagos civil servants to work 3 days a week (Tribune) As Nigerians lament the high cost of living crisis in the country, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that Lagos State civil servants from Level 1 to 14 will…
*Speaker loyal to Fubara resigns from Rivers Assembly (DailyTrust)*Lagos dissociates self from demolition of POWA complex (Vanguard)
Speaker loyal to Fubara resigns from Rivers Assembly (DailyTrust) The factional Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Edision Ehie has resigned his position as the Speaker and member of the Assembly representing Ahaoda East Constituency 2. Ehie in…
*Man burnt to death for allegedly stealing Okada (Sun)*BBNaija “All Stars” Season 8: Spotlight on all time faves (Tribune)
Man burnt to death for allegedly stealing Okada (Sun) An unidentified middle-aged man has allegedly been burnt to death by angry mob who accused him of stealing a motorcycle popularly known as Okada. The incident happened in Agbor, Ika South…
Appeal Court nullifies N20b damages against DSS on Sunday Igboho
The Ibadan Division of the Court of Appeal on Tuesday set aside the judgment which declared the attack on the house of Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho illegal. The court also nullified the N20 billion exemplary and…
Moment of truth as Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket tests Nigeria’s unity — Magnus Onyibe
Right now, the choice of presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria is the number one horror afflicting the psyche of Nigerians. It is so much so that if a nationwide public opinion were to…
*Sunday Igboho released from Benin Republic detention (Punch)*Women seek end to discrimination, demand gender equality in leadership, employment (Guardian)
Sunday Igboho released from Benin Republic detention (Punch) The Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Ighoho, has been released by the Government of Republic of Benin. The umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, announced…
*Igboho accuses FG of plotting his elimination in detention (Independent)*Sanwo-Olu pledges completion of farm access roads (Leadership)
Igboho accuses FG of plotting his elimination in detention (Independent) Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho has accused the Nigerian Government of attempting to eliminate him in the Benin Republic. The Punch reports that Igboho through his spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, in…
Negotiation as antidote to epidemic of separatism in Nigeria – Magnus Onyibe
It is what was said and was not said by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to journalists at a press conference held on November 9 in Abuja that first indicated to me that…