Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Itsekhiris are Yorubas, ditto their ruling house which originated from Benin, after all, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II has also affirmed his Yoruba-Benin ancestry during his coronation in 2016. I recalled during Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s tenure as Governor of Delta State, Dr. Frederick Fasehun of OPC fame came with some Yoruba Obas using “Alajobi” to ask me to prevail on Chief E. K. Clark and associates to stop their opposition to Uduaghan’s government, because Uduaghan, an Itsekhiri is a Yoruba man. As a lawyer, it is disturbing that my friend, Chief Ayiri Emami and…

The Billionaire Philanthropist and Antarctica explorer Prince Ned Nwoko through his foundation, PRINCE NED NWOKO FOUNDATION is set to empower the creative industry with millions of Naira and a platform to stardom. It will be Recalled that in January 2020 the husband of Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels went on a symbolic expedition to the extremely cold Antarctica to create an Awareness on the scourge of malaria in Africa and being at the fore front to Eradicate Malaria Africa starting with Nigeria. He made history as the first BLACK AFRICAN TO REACH THE SOUTH POLE, ANTARCTICA.In a statement jointly released by…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has confirmed the release of eight RCCG members, kidnapped on March 26 by gunmen. The church members were kidnapped while travelling along Kachia road in the southern part of Kaduna state Their bus was abandoned on the road. Members of the church worldwide thereafter went into prayer to get them released, after the kidnappers demanded N50 million ransom. The prayer was answered today Pastor Adeboye confirmed their release in a short message via his verified Twitter handle. “Today I got the exciting news that our brethren who were in captivity of kidnappers have all been released and…

The Top10 magazine, Nigeria’s foremost publication that celebrates excellence, has honored top 10 Nigerian international figures shaping developments at continental and global levels with a special edition. in the latest international edition of the magazine titled “Top 10 Nigerians on World Stage”, the magazine lists 10 distinguished Nigerians currently occupying important positions in continental and global organizations. The list includes professionals, technocrats, development experts, etc. leading the pack of these distinguished Nigerians are Dr. Okonjo Iweala, newly appointed Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO); Akinwunmi Adesina, two-term President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB); Professor Benedict Oramah, President, AFREXIM Bank;…

A new Olu of Warri has emerged. He is Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko. The Olu of Warri designate was presented the Omoba to the Itsekiri nation earlier on Monday. The Iyatsere of Warri kingdom and Acting Chairman Warri council of Chiefs and Olu Advisory council, Chief Johnson Amatserunreleghe announced the development at exactly 11.32 am before a gathering of Itsekiri prominent chiefs, Princes and sons and daughters. The new Olu-designate was born April 2, 1984, to Prince Godwin Toritseju Emiko (the late Ogiame Atuwatse II) and Gladys Durorike Emiko in Warri, Delta State. The Olu-designate holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in International Studies and Political science while minoring in History and Economics. He also holds a Master’s of Science degree in Management. Meanwhile, the Itsekiri nation has formally announced the passage of its monarch His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli at Ode Itsekiri, its ancestral…

There have been several calls on Nollywood movie practitioners, marketers and producers to bring sanity and regulate the make believe industry so as to produce quality and complete movie.One of the formidable association in Nollywood, AMPMAN (ACTIVE MOVIE PRODUCERS AND MARKETERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA) has taken the bull by the horn to bring sanity to the business of Movie production, sales and marketing so that the party involved can reap the rewards of their labor. AMPMAN headed by one of the top notch movie producers in South South of Nigeria and the CEO, Best Production, Mr Best ikenna irikannu with…

Nigerian songwriter Chukwumela Romeo Ohia a.k.a Rohmeela has hinted that his debut afrobeat EP and video will drop soon.With a song like Dreams, music lovers and critics alike will fully be embracing the poetical prowess and vocal versatility that makes up Rohmeela’s afrobeat. With Dreams, Rohmeela digs deep into personal and artistic evolution, all the while staying true to his Afro-Life sound—what he coins his fusing of Afrobeats with Nigerian rap.According to Rohmeela, It means a lot to me. It means that my dreams are coming to fruition and my goal is slowly coming to pass. I’ll be grateful if…

International music sensation Asa paid Prince Ned Nwoko a courtesy visit ahead of her concert in Abuja. Asa was in company of Charles Okpaleke and her management. Prince Ned shared his Antarctica experience and Malaria Project with the visitors and pointed out the need for everyone to join hands together to get Malaria out of Nigeria and Africa. The visitors were very much entertained by Ned as he gave a brief history of the rich cultural heritage of Delta State, the mount Ned Resort, the Upcoming Stars University and the brilliant minds that Delta State has produced for Nigeria. Ned…

Covid-19 Vaccine Is Not The Mark Of The Beast, You Can Take It’ – Prophet Joshua Iginla Tells Christians ( video)The General Overseer of Champions Royal Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla has given his opinion about the Covid-19 vaccine that was rolled out to Nigeria some weeks ago.As it is known that the vaccine has caused confusion and division in Christendom which has made some totally reject it, and describe the vaccine as an unholy substance, Prophet Joshua Iginla has encouraged Christians to take the vaccine as It is spiritually endorsed.The prophet made this known during a live service in his…