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  There is no doubt that the country is in a quagmire, putting it mildly, as some contenders believe that the country has even failed. As debatable as this could be, the truth remains that all certainly is not well with our nation. Is it the economic eclipse, prevalent and high level of insecurity, collapsing infrastructure, soaring state of unemployment and underemployment, health care that is virtually comatose, vanishing quality education, galloping and excruciating inflation with virtually valueless currency, progressive and ‘fantastic’ corruption impairing service delivery in all ramifications, continuous challenge to the rule of law precipitating anarchy already, grave level of policy incoherence and summersault, disturbing level of poor leadership engendering bad governance, moral and ethical decadence, political misdirection, etc? The list is endless and I can continue to multiply same. The afflictions are just too many to catalogue but suffice to simply and courteously state t

  Frontline Oodua Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Igboho has sent a goodwill message to Nigeria’s regime leader, Rtd. Major General Mohammadu Buhari explaining the circumstances that led to his seperatist movement. Igboho in a message released by his lawyer said attack on his people in Ibarapa area where Fulani herdsmen wreaked havoc on the people and the Nigerian security agents could not secure the people’s lives and properties pushed him to take a measure that seemed to be on collision course with Gen. Buhari. About 5 months ago, Chief Adeyemo was apprehended in Benin Republic in his attempt to travel to Germany. Full Message: “Let it be abundantly clear that I am not at war with President Buhari, State Governors or anybody in government. What I want the government to do is address the genesis of my agitation for a Yoruba Nation. The genesis is the insecurity in Ibarapaland and other places in the South-West where farmers are habitually maimed, hacked to dea

  “Bola Tinubu should not bother to contest this coming presidential election because he is symptomatic of an extensive political illness transmitted from Mohammadu Buhari, a political robot who is bereft of the slightest tinge of ideas on how to run a country.”         ~Kola Olaniran~

“Our Kings in Yorùbá land were and still are not made for hypocritical, sanctimonious, pharisaical and duplicitous Caucasoid philosophy of “one man, one woman.” Any woman who comes into any palace in Yorùbá land expecting to marinate in this dubious European marital concept is unfit, ill-equipped, out of place, and unsuitable.” ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ “To be candid, Ooni Ogunwusi has not managed the situation well either. Why is he making the Oloris public? They are not to be seen or heard, and they are to remain permanently behind the scenes, behind the curtains, shielded, shrouded and cocooned from “public eyes.” He set himself up for this kind of embarrassment by giving them the clout they do not have and obviously, do not deserve. Does he consider himself a Governor with a First Lady? He has allowed himself to be used by these unscrupulous Jezebels who came to cultivate an image of royalty when they are dregs, only to embarrass him after getting what they want. This is why some of us shout out t

 Wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi Adeyeye, Queen Naomi has announced her divorce from the monarch.  Citing irreconcilable differences, Queen Naomi took to her social media (IG) page to issue her state.  In her allegation of hypocrisy, she says that the Ooni's public perception is different from his true character. “Today I announce the beginning of a new dawn and the close of a chapter. Today, I am a mother to God’s unique gift. I am no longer a slave to my thoughts of perfection. I, at this moment, announce that I shall no longer be referred to as wife to the Ooni of Ife or as Queen of Ile-Ife but as the Queen of the people and mother of my adorable Prince.” *Her Full Statement*: “I bless the Lord almighty for His faithfulness in the last 3 years of my marriage. In life’s journey, it isn’t how far. Still, how well, indeed though satan should buffet if trials should come, I have this blessed assurance controlling all situations and saying to me it is well with my soul. Certain

The digital giant Equinix has announced its conclusion to buy Mrs Funke Opeke’s MainOne for $320 million (177 billion Naira). In his word, Charles Meyers, the president and CEO of Equinix says “the acquisition of MainOne will represent a critical point of entry for Platform Equinix into the expansive and rapidly growing African market. MainOne’s leading interconnection position and experienced management team represent critical assets in our aspirations to be the leading neutral provider of digital infrastructure in Africa,”  “MainOne’s infrastructure, customer relationships, partner ecosystem and operating capability will extend the reach of Platform Equinix and bolster opportunities for customers in Africa and throughout the world.” MainOne CEO Funke Opeke and the company’s management team will still continue to serve in their respective roles after the acquisition is finalized.” According to Wikipedia, “After moving back to Nigeria, Funke Opeke started MainOne in 2008, when she noti

 This video of the aftermath of gas explosion that claims two lives at Ladipo in Mushin, Lagos State is very disturbing.  I hope precautionary measures will be taken to prevent any future occurrence. Pray for the families of the bereaved.

  Between Rotimi Williams (Timi The Law) and Gani Fawehinmi: When Chief Rotimi Williams, full name Chief Frederick Rotimi Alade Williams, CFR, CON, SAN, HLR popularly known as Timi The Law was angry with Chief Gani Fawehinmi’s statement in the courtroom, he asked the judge to warn Gani to stop giving him ‘the Greek Gift’. Fawehinmi in his apology said, “your worship sir and with due respect to my senior colleague, next time I will change it to ‘The Nigerian Gift.’ Thereafter, the Judge, Chief Williams, Chief Fawehinmi and the entire court erupted in an uncontrollable laughter for over three minutes. Williams then walked to Fawehinmi, shook his hand, looked him in the eyes and said, ”I love you but ‘The Nigerian Gift’? That’s even worse!” And the whole court bursted into laughter again. We miss these great men.

 Check out this Ghanaian actress and media influencer, brain and beauty Mona Faiz Montrage popularly known as Hajia4Real in new pictures. This Charming Mona radiates beauty, class and elegance.  You can’t but call her B&B (Brain and Beauty).

 A frontline Nigerian Juju music maestro, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye popularly known as King Sunday Ade has lost his wife. Mrs Risikat Ajoke Adegeye died a day to the grand maestro’s 75th birthday celebration scheduled for tomorrow. King Sunday Ade who dominates the juju music for over five decades was born on September 22, 1946. The news of Mrs Ajoke Adegeye’s death was announced by a former member of the Lagos State Assembly.

“Loose lips sink ships” so they say.                           This week, Nigeria’s regime leader Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) came under the heavy hammer of the Twitter when in his characteristically uncivilized manner released an uncouth, irresponsible message that smacks of insensitivity capable of heating up an already tensed up polity. The message that was released on the Twitter sparked a global outrage among Nigerians at home and abroad and members of the diplomatic community in Nigeria. The palpable fear of insecurity in the South East of Nigeria occasioned by the separatists’ agitation for the Biafran Republic should have called for calm from someone who claims to be ‘President’ in a multi-ethnic and diverse country. Buhari had in a meeting with service Chiefs warned that he would not hesitate to deal with the agitators in a language they understand. What was thought to be a slip of the tongue was later released by Buhari’s handler/s on the Twitter to the chagrin of Ni

  This is not a Miranda warning but a song of goodwill from a waitress simply known as Miranda. Inside the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Marion Illinois, Miranda the waitress thrilled a customer to a beautiful birthday rendition. When Jared’s friends told Miranda “today is his birthday” they were probably expecting a simple happy birthday message but they were treated to a never-to-be-forgotten birthday rendition that is capable of brightening one’s lifetime. Listen to the song and give Miranda a round of applause.🎈 https://youtu.be/zFGee_1XFlE

  The remnants of the Revolutionary Left in Nigeria were recently dealt a devastating blow on the 2nd day of April, 2021, with the demise of the fiery activist, Yinka Odumakin. It is not that his death did not confound others of different orientations and ideological backgrounds, but the Leftists in Nigeria would probably lay claim to Odumakin as belonging to their primary constituency based on his antecedents and activism till death. The announcement of his death has left many in a state of shock, as there was no public knowledge of his prior ill health. On the same day, it was announced that another civil society activist, Innocent Chukwuma, bowed to the cold hands of death. It has been one death too many considering the fate that befell the same community of activists with the demise of some other ferocious fighters for human rights and revolutionary activism in the persons of Professor Abubakar Momoh and Bamidele Aturu who died a few years ago. However, news of Yinka’s death has co

The security situation in Nigeria has become wholly intractable. What started as an isolated case of insurgency in some parts of Borno State has become a national malaise rapidly expanding and threatening the fragile fabric of the nation called Nigeria. The human losses at present have befuddled our capacity to take records and there is hardly an accurate account of people already consumed by the violence of the men of the gun. Thousands of lives have been snuffed out by Boko Haram bombs and guns in the northeastern parts of the country. Suddenly, the North-West caught the fever of banditry, which is operating in a most deadly fashion, leaving behind sorrow, tears and blood everywhere the unscrupulous young agents of death have chosen to carry out their nefarious businesses. Katsina State, the home state of the President, has not been spared the horrors of banditry, killing and kidnap. The volumes of death, maiming and rape of women by violent herders have left the whole of the North C

The great poet Geoffrey Chaucer in one of his books asked, “if gold rusts, what would iron do? If Aso Rock, the current seat of power is no longer safe, what hope does an ordinary Nigerian have for his or her personal and property security? As Nigerians all over the world woke up to one of the most embarrassing news of burglary in Aso Rock where the current regime leader, Major General Muhammadu Buhari Rtd and some top government officials reside and conduct the government business, what was first thought to be one of those April fool scenarios (even in the month of May) became a reality.  At one point, I was expecting Buhari’s information minister who has lost the capacity to view Buhari’s incompetence through an objective prism to dismiss the incident as the figment of the critics’ peurile imagination but lo and behold the story was real as a frantic attempt was said to have been made by dare-devil robbers to burgle the house being occupied by Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Ga

  When Tani Adewumi arrived in the US with his parents who fled the excruciating conditions of their poorly-managed, Boko Haram-ravaged country, Nigeria, he had no inkling of a life-changing dramatic turnaround that would transform his family. Days after their arrival in the US, Tani’s parents, Kayode and Oluwatoyin Adewumi faced a precarious condition, if they knew where their next meal would come from, they did not know where they would lay their heads on. They were poor, they were homeless until the City of New York (NYC) provided them a homeless shelter where Tani’s journey to stardom began. Right there in the homeless shelter, Tani was enrolled in school where he kept the right company of friends who enjoyed playing the chess game. 8 year-old Tani later emerged winner of the New York State chess championship for his age group. Thereafter, his story went viral. “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men” says the scripture (Proverbs 18:16). Tani’s story has fe

 The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, the Yoruba Socio-cultural Group, Yinka Odumakin is dead. His Wife Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin confirmed the news of his death which took place at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Lagos. Odumakin who hailed from Moro near Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government met his wife Josephine, another prominent civil right activist at a detention facility in Alagbon Lagos during the Sani Abacha military junta. Yinka fought for justice, equity and egalitarian society. Tributes have been pouring in for him from all over the world.

  In a continent where leaders with integrity are in very short supply, a well-loved President John Magafuli is dead. President Magafuli died from heart complications in Dar Es Salaam, the country’s capital.  The death of Magafuli who was  incommunicado for two weeks following the rumor of his Covid-related attack was announced on Thursday by the state television. Magafuli has been replaced by the former Vice President, Dr Samia Suluhu who is now the first female President in the country.

  Nigeria’s regime leader Rtd Major General Muhammadu Buhari came under fire over the spate of senseless killings in the country by Fulani herdsmen, (his kinsmen).   At a press conference, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom pounced heavily on Buhari for the preferential treatment of his Fulani kinsmen whose orgy of violence has ravaged lives and properties throughout the country. At one point Ortom portrayed Buhari as a man of good character but later hit the nail in the head by taking Buhari to the cleaner over his silence when his kinsmen are destroying lives and properties.

  Former governor of Lagos State and Minister of Works and Housing, Alhaji Lateef Jakande is dead. A veteran journalist, Jakande popularly known as baba kekere (mini Awolowo) was    governor of the state in the second republic. A man of simplicity, Jakande who lived in his own Ilupeju private house governed the state from October 1979 till December 1983. His tenure witnessed rapid growth in the development of the state, among his achievements are the construction of low-cost housing estates, ferry services from Apapa to CMS Lagos, free education for primary and secondary school students, free health care services, preservation of lives and properties. Throughout his tenure, there was no record of financial improprieties or abuse of office. Alhaji Jakande who had no penchant for acquisition of wealth and materialism lived a quiet and decent life. Baba kekere’s wealth of experience will be missed.