Month: April 2025

How God Drove My Car From Kano To Kaduna While I Was Sleeping – Amaechi

Abibat Babalola

Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, has narrated how God drove his car from Kano to Kaduna State while he was sleeping behind the steering. Amaechi narrated that the incident occurred after he and some others installed the Emir of Kano State, though he didn’t reveal the identity of the monarch. The former governor of Rivers State disclosed that Goje, Baraje and Professor Gambari were also in the car with him while he drove. He spoke as a guest speaker at the ninth edition of Akinjide Adeosun Foundation, AAF,…

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Real Reason Delta PDP Joined APC –Aniagwu

Abibat Babalola

The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has further explained why the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, decided to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking on This Morning on TVC, Aniagwu said that remaining in the PDP, given its current challenges, would not advance the development of Delta State or its people. According to him, the decision to leave the party was carefully and primarily taken to avoid leading the state and its citizens into a bleak future,…

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5 killed As Explosion Rocks Rivers Community

Abibat Babalola

At least five people have been confirmed dead following an explosion at a residential building used to store illegal petroleum products in Rivers State. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) reported that the blast and subsequent fire occurred at an illegal storage site for refined petroleum products in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA). The incident happened in a house where residents bought and stored illegally refined products, including condensate, for resale. READ ALSO: ‘How, Where Ayo Adebanjo’ll Be Buried,’ Afenifere Leader Begins Final Journey Barcelona Defeat Real Madrid 3-2…

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‘How, Where Ayo Adebanjo’ll Be Buried,’ Afenifere Leader Begins Final Journey

Gbenga Adeoti

Family gives detailed funeral arrangements for the deceased elder statesman The family of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the late leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Thursday announced the funeral arrangements for the deceased elder statesman. Platforms Africa reports that Adebanjo died on February 14 at the age of 96 at his Lekki residence in Lagos. The family, in a statement said the funeral/church service would hold on May 3, at St. Phillips Anglican Church, Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. . Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo, Is Dead Group…

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Barcelona Defeat Real Madrid 3-2 To Win Copa Del Rey Title

Ganiyu Amodu

Jules Kounde lashed in an extra-time screamer as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win the Copa del Rey in a remarkable Clasico in Seville. After a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes and with penalties appearing inevitable, the Barcelona defender took possession of the ball 22 yards out and drilled a fine effort into the bottom corner. Barca had been by far the better side in the first half and led through Pedri’s fantastic first-time strike from outside the box after Lamine Yamal’s cut-back. Real improved dramatically after Kylian Mbappe came…

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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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