Day: April 26, 2025

The Husband Snatcher, By Funke Egbemode

Funke Egbemode

‘Whose idea was this whole ‘husband snatcher’ theory? Who started it? I asked my friend. He’s a man, street-wise one too. ‘Women.’ He said simply, and continued scrolling through the Whatsapp messages on his phone. ‘Women what?’ I asked, covering the screen of his phone with my palm. ‘Women started it, like many other theories. You people are very creative especially when it comes to intimate affairs.’ He winked and chuckled. Why Men Are Afraid Of ‘Omugwo’, By Funke Egbemode ‘Come on, be serious.’ ‘I am as serious as let-us-pray.…

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‘Vital Three Points,’ How Chelsea Defeated Everton 1-0

Ganiyu Amodu

Chelsea earned a vital three points in the race for Europe after defeating Everton 1-0 in a close encounter at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, who are aiming to secure a place in the Champions League next year, moved up to fourth in the Premier League table following Nicolas Jackson’s sweeping strike in the first half. Enzo Maresca’s men were the controlling side, especially in the first half, and forced a couple of decent saves out of Jordan Pickford who was on form yet again for the Toffees. Jackson’s effort, scored…

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Group Demands Demolition Of Apartment Near Gani Fawehinmi’s Home Over Safety Concerns

Ganiyu Amodu

A coalition of friends and close associates of Gani Fawehinmi, the late human rights lawyer, has called for the immediate demolition of a four-storey structure near the legal icon’s residence in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The group, led by prominent figures including Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Edetaen Ojo, director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and Lanre Arogundade, director of International Press Centre (IPC), staged a protest and press conference on Friday. The group said the building constitutes a permanent threat to the security and safety of lives and…

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Fela’s Fanbase Turned Against Me When I Left Him – Femi Kuti

Ganiyu Amodu

Son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti has shared the emotional struggles he faced in his early music career. Despite his passion for music, Femi said Fela refused to teach him, forcing him to find his way and eventually forged his path. However, when Femi broke away from his father’s musical style, Fela’s fanbase turned against him, assuming he was challenging his father’s legacy. “When I left my father, his fanbase completely turned against me. They said, ‘how dare you fight Fela?’, and it wasn’t even a fight,” he…

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How My Dad Used Security Agencies To Look For Me – Davido

Ganiyu Amodu

Afrobeats sensation Davido has shared an account of his teenage years, revealing the struggles he faced pursuing his music career against his father’s wishes. In a recent episode of the American podcast Bagfuel Brigade, Davido recounted how he secretly set up a studio in his family’s 16-bedroom mansion and eventually fled to London to focus on music. During his six-month stay in London, his father reportedly enlisted the help of Nigerian security agencies, including the army and immigration officers, to find him. Upon returning to Nigeria, he said he was…

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‘Match-Fixing,’ NFF Declares War On Referees, Threatens 10-Year Ban

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigeria Football Federation has launched a crackdown on referees who may be involved in match-fixing, as the country’s football leagues reach decisive stages. In an internal memo signed by the Secretary of the NFF Refereeing Development Committee, Mohammed Ameenu, the federation warned all referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women’s Football League, and the Nationwide League One, which kicked off on Wednesday, to uphold fairness and protect the reputation of the game. The NFF fears that clubs, their agents, and other football stakeholders may…

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