Our Reporter Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has backed efforts by state legislatures to have financial autonomy. Bello made his stance known in a remark on Friday, in Lokoja, the state capital, when he received the speakers of the 36 state assem...

By Olushola Ricketts   Being awarded the ‘Iyalode’ title in Yorubaland is not just for honour, it comes with responsibilities to one’s immediate community. The Iyalode of Ijebuland, Chief (Mrs.) Olabisi Osibogun, who recently c...

By Olushola Ricketts   The trumpet of the good deeds of billionaire Sir Olu Okeowo was blown by family members, associates and loved ones as he turned a year older recently. He is known as a man of uncommon affluence and this was evident in his ...

By Olushola Ricketts   ONDO State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has joined the list of governors who are determined to harness the potential of tourism in their states. Although Ondo State is one of the oil producing states, the governor understan...

By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja   The Nigerians Army has threatened to deal decisively with personnel who resort to the use of social media to engage the authorities. Reacting to the rejection of the Nigerian Army Welfare Housing Scheme (NAWHS) by Non C...

By Olushola Ricketts   Even when you are successful, you don’t come out without bruises, and this has been the story of most filmmakers, including Kassim Braimah, creator of YawaSkits. Braimah revealed that the original intention was not f...

By Olushola Ricketts   Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, seems to have taken the dance baton from his younger brother, Senator Ademola Adeleke, after he was spotted grooving recently. Adeleke’s family is known for their exploits in m...

By Ade Ojeikere In Europe, the game of soccer is beautiful to watch. You can spend hours watching games live at home or at the stadia. You can equally be excited watching recaps of major matches at home or any gadget you choose to watch the matches, ...

By Emmanuel Oladesu The local government system is at crossroads. It is the closest to the people. Yet, many councils are just empty administrative units, repressed by state governments and mismanaged by elected or appointed helmsmen. The 1999 Consti...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick has commended the leadership of Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN) for its vision, commitment and investment in training coaches, as th...