Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oba of Benin orders curses over desecration of ‘tradition’ at marriage ceremony Oba of Benin Ewuare ll Following a trending video of the marriage ceremony of one Izoduwa Imasuen, in which the groom and his men were seen twirling the traditional Eben (Royal Scepter) while dancing, the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has instructed the Ewaise palace group to place a curse on anyone who undermines the age-long tradition of the Kingdom. The Monarch gave the instruction in a statement dated 18 October 2023 and signed by the Esere of Benin, Chief S. 0. Obamwonyi. The statement which described the…

Mercy Eke was my top choice entering the house – Pere Big Brother Naija’s former contestant Pere has opened up in an interview, stating that Mercy Eke was his top choice when he entered the Big Brother house. This revelation came during an honest conversation he had with fellow BBN housemate Uriel. When Pere and Mercy first entered the house, they were not particularly close. It wasn’t until later in the season that they started developing a friendship. Their chemistry surprised both fans and fellow housemates. During his time in the BBN house, Pere initially showed interest in Alex, mentioning…

How To Reset Nigeria’s Economy – Lamido Sanusi Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says reduced dependence on petrol will be the long-term solution to the petrol subsidy removal crisis. “In the short term, the most effective measure to offset the removal of fuel subsidies is cash transfers. “The design of individual cash transfer programmes varies considerably in reach and coverage. “The long term solution is to reduce dependence on PMS,” Sanusi said on Thursday in Lagos. He made the assertion at the Distinguished Lecture Series of the Nigerian…

Tinubu celebrates Oba of Benin at 70 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly felicitated the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, as he marks his 70th birthday and seventh coronation anniversary. President Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Friday said he rejoices with the Government and people of Edo State, the Royal Family, Benin Traditional Council, and most especially, the Benin people as their highly revered traditional ruler turns 70. He said, “You have served Nigeria in different capacities, especially as an…

Congratulations To A King Like No Other, Oba Ewuare 11 I wish to join all Edolites to congratulate our most revered and paramount traditional ruler- OBA EWUARE 11 on this double auspicious occasion of his birthday and 7th year anniversary of his ascension to the throne of the great Benin Kingdom.  Umogun! On behalf of my family I celebrate with you and the royal family as you mark a remarkable age and celebrate your ascension to the throne of your ancestors Your exemplary leadership and revolutionary reforms aimed at re-instating the pristine traditional and cultural values of the Benin nation…

CNN African Voices To Showcase Musical Groups On Weekend This week, CNN will feature two musical groups from South African and Zimbabwe as it showcases the growth of music across the continent on its African Voices Playmakers programme sponsored by Globacom. Mzansi Youth choir and Nobuntu and Acapella Group have in recent years made their mark in the music industry in South Africa and Zimbabwe respectively. A performance choir group, Mzansi Youth Choir was founded in 2003 with a dream to use the power of music to bring hope, love, and happiness to the nation. Its objective was to give…

Tinubu names new heads for NTA, NBC, eight others President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, approved the appointment of eight new Chief Executive Officers for parastatals and agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation with immediate effect. They include the National Orientation Agency, the Nigerian Television Authority, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission, the Voice of Nigeria, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, the News Agency of Nigeria and the Nigerian Press Council. The appointments come 24 hours after closed-door talks between the President and the Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, at the State…

ENOH ADVOCATES SPORTS BASED INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES FOR REFORMATION OF INMATES In line with the present administration’s policy thrust of ensuring a peaceful, united and safe society for all Nigerians, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has advocated the use of sports based intervention programmes for the reformation, rehabilitation and integration of inmates into the society after serving their term. The Minister made this known in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at the Opening Ceremony of a 2-day Policy Workshop on Sports Based Intervention in Prison settings organised by the United Nations Office on Drug and…

Solaire Logistics Director James Adeyemi bags honorary Doctorate degree Dr. Adeyemi (middle) and other awardees The Board of Trustees of the Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development (ILMMD) has recently honoured Ayokunle James Adeyemi with Distinguished Fellow Award and honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Global Leadership and Corporate Governance. This is in recognition of his contribution to leadership, management and manpower development. The ILMMD is an Affiliated to Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development in England and Wales. The investiture and induction event which was the 24th induction and investiture ceremony, took place on Saturday, October 14,…

Tinubu: I will do my best to engender better life for Nigerians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said he would do all within his powers to engender better life for Nigerians, while reiterating that it was unacceptable that over 84 million people in the country are categorised as multi- dimensionally poor. Tinubu restated the commitment while declaring open a retreat on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms for senators in Ikot Ekpene on Thursday. The President, who was represented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, added that it was unacceptable…