Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr, Chairman of Globacom, has called for the entrenchment of “Omoluabi” values in all Nigerians if the nation must make worthwhile progress. “Omoluabi” is a symbolic character description in Yoruba which entails the display of the virtues…
Oba Adetona: Governor Amosun doesn’t like Ijebu
The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has accused Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun of disliking people of Ijebu extraction in the state. However, speaking during the 3rd Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Professorial Chair in Governance Lecture…
Oga Bello: I don’t want my mother to bury me
Actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as ‘Oga Bello,’ has said that his biggest fear was that he does not want his 104-year-old mother to bury him. In essence, the 67-year-old Yoruba actor said he wanted his mother to die before…
Igbo-Yoruba affinity: ‘IFA’ is the connecting link of original Nigerians – Attah Of Igala
Following the controversial statements and counter opinions emanating from some quarters as a result of the statement averred by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Oguwunsi, that the Yoruba and Igbo have common affinity, the Attah Of Igala, His Royal…
Nigerian Army adopts Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa languages in tackling insecurity
The 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army has collaborated with the National Institute for Cultural Orientation in a bid to train its men in the mastery of the three major indigenous languages in the country The move, which was…
2023: Yoruba group reveals Tinubu ‘agenda’, warns Buhari
The Southwest Consensus Group, SCG, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be wary of the alleged expansionist agenda of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC. SCG noted that Tinubu had remained keen on influencing those who…
Timberlake, Missy Elliott bag honorary doctorate degrees
American singers, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott have been honoured with doctor of music degrees by Berklee College of Music, Massachusetts. The honours were accorded them for their achievements and influences in music. Also honoured with a doctorate was Grammy…
Game of thrones Season 8, Episode 5: Daenerys, the mad queen or a scorned woman?
Daenarys has been through a lot, but she polarized opinions on this episode. Daenarys when they rang the bell of King’s Landing to signify surrender. (HBO) Game of thrones is a patriarchal show, but thats okay. Its set in the…
Bayer CEO Faces a Shareholder Reckoning Over the Monsanto Deal
Bayer AG is facing mounting opposition ahead of what’s shaping up to be its most contentious annual meeting in years, with influential shareholders faulting management for failing to foresee the risks of the company’s biggest deal ever. A growing number of…
Market Update: Nigerian Eurobonds find support as oil steadies above $70pb
Welcome once again to the summary of the daily performance of major economic indicators and highlights from trading sessions and key statistics such as Treasury Bills, Bonds, FX rates, inflation, oil price. This report is dated May 10th, 2019. ***CBN…