…highest placement by a Nigerian contestant. Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father of Igbo descent and a Mozambican mother, Adetshina’s citizenship status has remained the subject of legal and public scrutiny in South Africa. The latest hearing follows last week’s proceedings, during which Adetshina filed an affidavit out…
…community has become a major operational base for criminal gangs terrorising parts of Igbomina land.
…night. “At approximately 2.40 am, shortly after Gen. Useni left, Abacha’s girlfriend, an Igbo lady (name withheld), arrived at the Aso Rock Guest House from the Nicon Noga Hilton Hotel. “With her was her younger sister, a pharmacist who was in Abuja for a conference. The Head of State had just bought his girlfriend a n…
…He was very close to some of my late senior colleagues, Dubem Onyia and Chuba Okadigbo. I have great respect for him. “My appeal to him is to consider the interest of the Nigerian state and our fledgling democracy. About three years ago, he did the same thing by breaching the rotation convention, and the collateral dam…
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Monday disclosed that the number of volunteers who have registered for the Iru Ekun Security Network has exceeded 80,000 across the South-West. Igboho, the founder of the security outfit, said the development reflected the patriotism, belief a…
The Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Hammed Aroyewun, has advocated constitutional empowerment for traditional rulers, saying they should play a more prominent role in governance and community development. Aroyewun made the call on Sunday during the traditional prayer programme…
Oladele Osinuga is a lawyer in England and Wales, and also of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He shares, in this interview with SEGUN KASALI, some of those elements that enhanced his career trajectory. The post I was both book-smart, street-smart at Igbobi College — Osinuga appeared first on Tribune Online.
…pupil, Wynne Akekue, which led to the closure of Wisdom Gate International School, Eligbolo Campus, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Rivers State Government has ordered the reopening of the school. The state government suspended the operations of the school in April following the death of the toddler, who repor…
A 37-year-old microfinance bank employee, Henry Nwoko, on Friday appeared before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly forging a letter of non-indebtedness. Nwoko, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a two-count charge of forgery and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. He, however,…
…syllabus consists of 18 subject syllabi. Six of the 18 are Nigerian Languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and others), in which candidates choose only one.Subject GroupExamplesCore (compulsory)English Studies, Mathematics, Basic Science & TechnologyHumanitiesSocial Studies, History, Christian/Islamic Religious StudiesVocatio…
…In his welcome remarks, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of BusinessDay, Frank Aigbogun, described the annual forum as “one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for policy dialogue over the past 14 years, bringing together government and the private sector to examine practical solutions to the country’s economic challenges.…
…by some political thugs in Osogbo, Osun State capital. The attack took place at Owode-Igbonna area of the state capital late at night on Wednesday by thugs who used face masks to hide their identity. It was gathered that the victims were holding meetings when the attackers arrived at the venue in a white-coloured Toyot…
…mentioned Amaechi by name or objected to him personally, noting that Amaechi is himself Igbo by ethnicity. He said his concern was strictly about geopolitical balancing, given that the South-East has not produced a president or vice president since 1999. Okonkwo said he was satisfied after the party explained the ratio…
…these things? 'Firstly, to share my experiences concerning burial in the part of Igboland I come from. I deem certain rituals involved in burials as totally unnecessary and I still maintain my stand. By experiencing it firsthand, I'm now knee-deep into it to see the import firsthand. 'Secondly, to prepare the hearts of…
…alongside Qs Beetseh, Joy Liga, Chief Nelson Alapa, Chief Patrick Idoko, Hon. David Igbosa, Comrade Austin Agbada and Hon. Dr. Msoo Igbo, among others. Media adviser to the SGF, Yomi Odunuga, who diagnosed this in a statement on Tuesday night, noted that Akume, a former governor of the state, thanked the delegation for…
Gov Makinde has embarrassed himself - Joe Igbokwe reacts to Seyi Makinde's statement on Oyo abductions Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the latter's recent remarks. Seyi Makinde on Monday, July 13, called on the United Nations to launch…
…after security pressure on kidnappers The abducted headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Matthew Owoade, has regained his freedom. LIB reported that Owoade, also a farmer, was abducted along the Igbojaye""Budo Aare bush on Saturday, July 11. The abductors contact…
…unity of this country? The implication of this is that one day, generations of Ndi Igbo yet unborn would inherit the alleged sins of their forefathers. Such comments coming from a man with a controversial political pedigree should never be dismissed lightly. Some may wave them aside as the rantings of an irrational pol…
…Command today July 13 arraigned one Ejike Ofoegbu, the alleged owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and iNews, before a competent court over allegations bordering on the publication of fabricated, untrue, and defamatory reports against the family of the Governor of Anambra State. The arraignment followed the Comm…
…to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the victim's family, the kidnappers contacted them shortly after the incident using Mr.…
…traditional rulers across Yorubaland, including the Soun of Ogbomoso, the Olugbon of Ile-Igbo and the Alaafin of Oyo, for their contributions towards maintaining peace and security across the region. Some residents who also spoke with The PUNCH urged the Federal Government to establish a military barracks in the area i…
Yoruba nation freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho, has said President Bola Tinubu spared no effort in making sure that the kidnapped school children and their teachers in Oyo State regained freedom. Igboho said the government under Tinubu is determined to deal with all forms of criminalities in Nigeria. The stu…
By Anayo Okoli The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), an elite assembly of Southeastern Nigerian intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has condemned what it calls the systematic suppression of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that no democracy develops without a vibrant oppo…
…to do the same. The only thing that motivated me against it is that I’ll be renouncing Igboland as well since it’s unfortunately stuck in that useless country. I couldn’t renounce Igbo heritage. I’m too damn proud of it.” Tammy argued that leaving the country does not solve its challenges, while suggesting that citizen…
…and parts of Aboyade Cole. Other affected locations are Morinho Drive, Landmark Road, Igbo Efon, Lekki Tollgate 2, Igbokusu, Gbangbala, Platinum Way, Jakande/Coastal Road, OADC/Mayegun, Ajiran, Chevron Alternative Area, and Osapa London. "Some business units may experience load shedding due to grid disruption. The Osog…