Ekiti State Council of Elders, on Tuesday, made a case for a new constitution that would represent the views of many Nigerians, saying this would help in tackling the prevailing challenges bedeviling the country. The elders, in a communiqué after its meeting in Ado-Ekiti, noted that the growing insecurity in the region and other perceived injustices must be addressed by governments at both federal and state levels. The communiqué, signed by its President and Secretary, Professor Joseph Oluwasanmi and Mr. Niyi Ajibulu respectively, noted that it was right and appropriate for people to agitate, adding that government must listen towards…
Author: Webmaster
Wikipedia editors have locked the profile page showing details about the life of Bola Tinubu, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for “persistent vandalism”. Tinubu celebrated his birthday on March 29, 2021, and as it is his custom, a colloquium was hosted to mark the day. According to his public records, Tinubu turned 69. Many Nigerians believe he is older, and there have been numerous reports in the media that the Jagaban of Borgu is much older than he claims. There is an article online attributed to Yinka Odumakin, the spokesperson for Yoruba group known as Afenifere, which…
The division in Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership following January 10th election has deepened with the faction opposed to the Prof. George Obiozor- led leadership opening a parallel office opposite the Akanu Ibiam International Airport as its operational base. The Engr. Chidi Ibeh-led faction had while inspecting the main Ohanaeze Secretariat at the Park Avenue, Enugu, recently, declared it as uninhabitable and vowed to secure another secretariat to run the affairs of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization. Meanwhile, the Ibeh group has declared April 22, 2021 as “Atonement Day of Ndigbo”. According to Ibeh, on the issue of atonement, “this land must…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, on Tuesday, criticised the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, for its outcry and claim that the recent shortlisting of 13 Muslims for 20 Justices for the Appeal Court positions was an attempt to Islamic the judiciary. The apex Islamic body said one billion calumnies by CAN, unleashed against Muslims cannot extinguish the light of Islam in the country. NSCIA also noted that Christianity preaches love, honesty, sincerity, tolerance, good neighbourliness and kindness, among other virtues, and therefore, CAN should desist from blackmail and bigotry. READ ALSOMilitary asks NASS for more funding for research, development The…
The serious business of motherhood and women’s rights, then some light entertainment in the form of movies, music and celebs, reflected the mood of Nigerians in March, according to their Google Search behaviour. On March 8, International Women’s Day, Nigerians joined the world to commemorate the cultural, political, social and economic achievements of women. The theme: “Choose to Challenge,” urged women to take charge of their thoughts and actions, and to call out gender bias and inequality. It also marked a time to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements in Nigeria. Interest in motherhood also peaked online during the month…
What’s actually happening to journalism in Nigeria?🤔
A video showing the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar physically assaulting a guard has sparked online outrage, raising questions about the mental competence of a man bestowed with the power his position holds. https://youtu.be/shd6un_MPnU The eleven minutes 39 seconds video captured Umar violently assaulting a guard identified as Clement Sagwak at Banex Plaza in Abuja to the chagrin of onlookers. Eons Intelligence gathered that the young security guard told the CCT Chairman to properly park his car, a statement which Umar found offensive and all hell broke loose. The online video showed that the security details…
Quick stats: Should @alexiwobi score this evening, he would be the third Nigerian midfielder to score 10 goals or more for the Super Eagles. Only his uncle, @IAmOkocha (14) has scored more than 10 goals as a midfielder for Nigeria.
The Director- General , National Council for Arts and Culture , NCAC, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has lauded the cultural- tourism infrastructural framework and strategy being sequentially pursued by the Governor of Ekiti State Dr John Kayode Fayemi. Otunba Runsewe who was in Ado Ekiti to inaugurate the Local Organising Committee, LOC , for 2021 National Festival of Arts and Culture scheduled to be hosted by Ekiti.State made this revelation in a public statement. Otunba Runsewe further disclosed his satisfaction of Tourism Development that he had been conducted round towards the major facilities needed for the hosting of the 2021 NAFEST…
When slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire in 1833, the British government borrowed £20 million in order to compensate the slave owners. An astronomical sum at the time, this debt was not paid off until… 2015. What this means is that practically everybody reading this paid hefty compensation to 19th century slave owners with their taxes. Including the descendants of slaves. Imagine that – paying for the emancipation of your own ancestors and the further enrichment of their oppressors with your tax. What a scam. The largest concentration of slave owners in Britain outside of London was in Bristol.…
