Category: Leadership

Why Nigerian Muslim Men Should Stick To One Wife – Emir Of Zazzau

ADEOLA YUSUF

Given the worsening economic hardship in the country, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has advised men who are not financially buoyant to stick to one wife in order to raise responsible families. The monarch lamented how polygamy is tearing families apart because the heads of the families have failed in their responsibilities. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 30th edition of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) annual Ramadan lecture, the emir said just because Islam gives men the right to have more…

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NYSC Member Dies As Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits Ogun State

ADEOLA YUSUF

A 25-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), has reportedly died of Lassa fever at a secondary health facility in ljebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was learnt that the female corp member who fell sick while in Ondo State, was brought to the health facility last Tuesday and later died same day. This was contained in a statement made available and signed by the Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, on Wednesday. Coker also confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. READ ALSO:…

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‘Alert Has Entered,’ NYSC Begins N77,000 Allowance Payment To Corp Members

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to Corp Members, Platforms Africa reports. Quoting some members of the scheme, this reputable media group maintained that alert of the payments has been received by some corps members while others are expectant of their payment. “Alert has entered. It is true, we have received N77k,” a corps member serbinv in Lagos State told Platforms Africa. Another serving Corp member in Akwa-Ibom, who pleaded anonymity also confirmed the new payment to our correspondent. “March Allawee is special.…

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EFCC Arrests Two For Hawking Naira Notes In Lagos

ADEOLA YUSUF

Operatives of the Lagos Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two suspects for their alleged involvement in Naira abuse A statement from EFCC says the suspects identified as Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe were apprehended in Lagos on Friday, March 21, 2025 while allegedly hawking Naira notes. READ ALSO: Why Democracy Failed In Africa- Obasanjo ‘No, No,’ Canada Denies 13,000 Nigerians Refugee Status ‘Sallah Gesture,’ Reps Member Confirms Lawmakers Got $5,000 Each During Rivers Emergency Vote ‘Bear Your Father’s Name,’ Court Orders Woman To…

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Why Democracy Failed In Africa- Obasanjo

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says democracy has failed in Africa, arguing that it is not delivering dividends to the continent. Obasanjo said this in Abuja on Monday during the 60th birthday colloquium of a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Emeka Ihedioha. “If you are talking about democracy failing in Africa, democracy in Africa has failed. And why has it failed? Because in context and content, it is not Africa. It does not have any aspect of our culture, our way of life, what we stand for, what…

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‘No, No,’ Canada Denies 13,000 Nigerians Refugee Status

ADEOLA YUSUF

Over 13,000 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024 were rejected. Data from the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada said this figure includes 811 Nigerians whose applications were turned down in 2024. The breakdown of the rejections showed that 127 Nigerian claims were rejected in 2013, 241 in 2014 and 248 in 2015. READ ALSO: Poorly Acted Drama,’ How Nigerian Churches Staged Miracles – Daddy Freeze ‘Sallah Gesture,’ Reps Member Confirms Lawmakers Got $5,000 Each During…

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‘Bend-Down Select,’ Second Hand Bras Flood Lagos, Demand Surges

ADEOLA YUSUF

The second-hand underwear market in Lagos is booming, and one trend stands out: the increasing demand for used bras. Many women are opting for pre-owned bras, influenced by factors such as affordability, durability, and quality. The locally popular term for these items is “Okrika,” and shoppers appreciate their availability and cost-effectiveness. In addition to bustling markets like Tejuosho, Balogun, and Katangowa, thrift bras can also be found in smaller markets, retail shops, and sold by roadside vendors. READ ALSO: ‘First Women’s Clásico Win,’ Real Madrid Defeat Barcelona 3-1 Another Explosion…

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Marketers Import 154 Million Petrol Litres In One Week

ADEOLA YUSUF

Marketers are on the cusp of importing more than 154.22 million litres of refined petroleum products between March 17 and 23, according to figures compiled by the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), despite confirmation by Dangote Refinery that it has billions of litres of fuel in stock available for sale. A considerable quantity of the target has already been imported, with just a day left in the timeline. The NPA data shows that vessels with capacity for 115,000 metric tonnes (154.22 million litres) brought, and will bring, in products through Tin…

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‘Bear Your Father’s Name,’ Court Orders Woman To Drop Ex-Husband’s Name

ADEOLA YUSUF

’11 years after divorce,’ How divorced wife clung to ex-husband’s Name over a decade after separation     A Customary Court holden at Rumuogba, Rivers State, has barred ex-wife, Mrs Kate Ngbor, from continued answering ex-husband’s name with immediate effect after 11 years of divorce. The claimant, Chief Sam Ngbor has in Suit No: OCC/9/2021, sought the Honourable Court order to restrain his former wife, Mrs Kate Ngbor from continuing to bear his name. The court, after the submissions from E. O. Erhirhi, Counsel to the Claimant and R.U. Egwenre,…

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How a Retired Soldier Asked Us to Kill His Son, Lesson For Parents, By Tunji Disu

ADEOLA YUSUF

A retired soldier once stormed into my office, demanding that we kill his son, a university student arrested for cultism. His rage was volcanic. But the next day, he returned with food, asking after his son. When I joked, “So you don’t want us to kill him again?” his eyes revealed the truth: anger is often the flipside of helpless love. Years later, I met his son again—now educated, married, and changed. Not because he was jailed, but because his father eventually chose support over abandonment. Many parents bring their…

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