The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the “brutal and senseless murder of Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as Fish Magnet, a prominent businessman based in Awka, Anambra State.” FOSAD in a statement on Thursday entitled, “FOSAD mourns the murder of Ifesinachi Onyekwere aka Fish Magnet, says security has failed in Anambra,” observed that “this reprehensible act once again highlights the alarming breakdown of law and order in the region, and the growing inability of the state to guarantee the safety of its citizens.” The Forum’s statement further read, “Mr. Onyekere, a respected…
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The seeming gradual and systemic erosion of Yoruba cultural identity particularly stemming from the aftermath of the transition of the late Awujale of Ijebu-land, Oba Sikiru Adetona is the main issue on the front burner on the popular monthly interview discourse, Boiling Point Arena. Sunday August 10, 2025 is the D-Day for the 34th edition of the global online discourse commencing from 8pm over a two-hour duration. To unmask all the angles germane to the ostensibly volatile issue are two of Nigeria’s bright minds from two divergent planks, an Ifa Priest and erstwhile Vice-Chancellor Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Wande…
Hospitals and health centres across the states were gripped by silence as a nationwide strike emptied wards and emergency units as a result of nurses strike. The nationwide strike by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) crippled healthcare services across multiple states. Hospitals discharged patients, and only skeletal or emergency services were available in some facilities. The workers are demanding improved staffing, better facilities, and recognition in healthcare decision-making. The Federal Government appealed to the nurses and midwives to call off the seven-day warning strike. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made the appeal after a…
Veteran Nollywood actress and movie producer, Ego Boyo, has refuted the viral assumption that her husband restricted her from acting. Speaking in a video of her latest interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on Wednesday, Ego revealed why she left acting amid fame. Contrary to the public assumption that she was restricted by her husband, Ego stated that it was her personal decision to quit acting for movie production. “I left acting when I found out that I enjoyed producing more than acting. It was boring. The blogs wanted it to be something like my husband banned me from it,…
A Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Mr Yusuf Usman, on Wednesday, disclosed that the company has drilled four oil wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State. He also restated the commitment of the company to the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the Northern region of the country. Usman made this claim in Kaduna at the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation’s two-day interactive session on government-citizens engagement. According to him, “So far, the NNPCL has drilled four wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State, and is currently evaluating the appropriate technology to…
Information Officer of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, Terna Ager, on Wednesday told Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) that the N1 billion pledge by Senator Oluremi Tinubu is not meant for food distribution. Recall that on Tuesday, the president’s wife visited Benue and presented N1 billion cheque to Governor Hyacinth Alia on behalf of the IDPs. But barely 24 hours after the gesture, some of the IDPs took to the streets to protest hunger and alleged maltreatment at their camps. The protesting IDPs blocked the Makurdi-Lafia highway chanting slogans such as “We want to go back home,” “We are hungry,”…
A former Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University and Awise Agbaye, Prof Wande Abimbola, in this interview with *TUNDE ODESOLA,* sheds light on the controversy surrounding the burial of the Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, among many other issues. Excerpts: What’s your view on the burial of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and the controversy surrounding it? The controversy surrounding the burial of the late Awujale is not surprising because he had shown his preference for Islam from day one, even though he performed some of his traditional duties. From day one, he had shown that…
Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemates, Kaybobo and Mensan were involved in a heated argument that almost escalated into a physical fight. Video clips of the altercation showed the the housemates in a heated exchange that prompted intervention from their fellow housemates A Simple Home Tip For Impotence: Do This Twice A DayXenoprost ActiveDuring the argument, Kaybobo accused Mensan of seeking attention by stirring up conflict, but insisted it would not help him win the show. “Mensan, you’re never going to win BBNaija. All the attention you’re seeking, you’ll never get it,” Kaybobo shouted In response, Mensan retaliated with insults and…
BBNaija Season 10 housemate, Kaybobo, became emotional and tearful after fellow contestant Mansan called him a bully and accused him of disrespecting his mother. Mensan claims that Kaybobo made derogatory remarks about his mother, however, fellow housemate Imisi contradicted his account.
Fashion entrepreneur Sophia Momodu has stated that having another child is not her current priority and goal. The mother of artiste Davido’s first child, Imade Adeleke, made this revelation while responding to a curious fan on Snapchat. The fan had complimented her daughter, Imade, describing her as “the most beautiful girl ever” and inquired about the possibility of Sophia having another child. In response to the fan’s question, Sophia clarified that expanding her family is not in her agenda right now. She emphasised that having beautiful children is not a reason for her to have more kids. “Another baby isn’t…