Author: Olugbenga Fashina

Akara and Pap was breakfast served every morning in a hostel of 100 people. Out of the 100, 80 didn’t like it. They complained daily, saying they were tired and wanted something different.But the remaining 20 were satisfied. They liked it just as it was. To solve the issue, the warden introduced a simple rule: Every night, everyone would vote for what they wanted to eat the next morning. The meal with the highest number of votes would be served. So every night, the 20 who loved Akara and Pap voted for it—with one voice.But the 80 who didn’t like…

In exercise of its powers, the State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State hereby affirms the suspension of two members of our party in Ogun State, Senator Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin, by their respective wards for alleged anti-party activities. The State Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi Sanusi, chaired the meeting held on August 19, with sixteen members present. The meeting considered the reports of the following Disciplinary Committees investigating allegations of misconduct and anti-party activities against the two members in Ward 4 and Ward 6 of Sagamu Local Government, respectively. Ward 4,…

President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the family and associates of business leader, politician, and sports promoter, Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, who died on Saturday at 88 in Abuja. Alhaji Ibrahim hailed from Wamba in Nasarawa State. The late businessman was an influential chieftain of the defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in the Second Republic. During the transition to civil rule in 1998, he joined other notable politicians to form the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). President Tinubu acknowledged the deceased’s contributions to Nigeria through his chain of businesses, political involvement, and community leadership. In addition to…

For many years, TAI SOLARIN was a trouble for IBB; a hard critic of IBB and a perpetual lover of the poor. He called IBB incompetent. So One day, after series of criticisms, IBB invited Tai for a discussion, he asked him what he could do to better the lives of the poor. Tai was happy, he quickly proposed a soft loan for all the poor Nigerians to enable them start small scale businesses and as they return the loans, other poor people will continue to benefit until it reaches all. IBB clapped for Tai and pleaded with him to…

Early Life and Youth Career Mutiu Adepoju was born on 22 December 1970 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Like many Nigerian footballers of his era, his earliest encounters with the game came on dusty pitches where raw talent was the currency. He began his formal football development with Femo Scorpions before moving to Shooting Stars SC, one of Nigeria’s most historic clubs. Adepoju later had a stint with Julius Berger FC, sharpening his skills before making the leap to European football. Move to Spain and the Real Madrid Years (1989–1992) In 1989, Adepoju made a bold move to Europe, signing…

The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to media reports about a decision of a Canadian Court allegedly declared APC as a terrorist organisation. We wish to state categorically that the Canadian court did not declare APC as a terrorist organisation, contrary to highly erroneous media reports in circulation. As reported, the declaration was allegedly made in the case of Douglas Egharevba and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, in which the Applicant (Douglas Egharevba) sought judicial review of a decision by the Canadian Immigration Appeal Division [IAD] which determined that the Applicant was…

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the CEO of AA and R investment groups, Abdullahi Bashir Haske, to pray against the sudden termination of his life. This was made known in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, on Friday. The prophet stated that the business executive has a great future and will do significant things for Nigeria, but he will be fought and implicated except he seeks the face of God. Primate Ayodele stated that he foresees several security operatives, nationally and internationally, being used to tackle his businesses by people who…

Professor Akin Euba (1935–2020) was a distinguished Nigerian pianist, composer, and musicologist whose pioneering work reshaped the landscape of African classical music. Celebrated as the father and inventor of African Pianism, he forged a groundbreaking path by blending traditional Yoruba musical idioms with Western classical forms, creating a distinct and authentic African approach to piano composition and performance. Early Life and EducationBorn in Lagos in 1935, Akin Euba displayed musical talent from an early age, mastering the piano and developing an interest in the intersection between African traditional music and Western classical traditions. His passion led him to formal music…

Sequel to the arrest of 93 suspected internet fraudsters at a hotel within the precincts of former President Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, will, on Friday, August 15, 2025 arraign 23 out of the suspects before Justice D. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Upon profiling, almost all the suspects arrested have been indicted for alleged offences bordering on impersonation, identity and internet fraud. The arraignment of the suspects, scheduled in batches, is coming on the heels of their arrest at a Pool Party where they were celebrating their exploits.…

RE: PRESS RELEASE BY THE CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (CAC News) ON REV BIODUN FATOYINBO My attention has been drawn to a press release on statements credited to my person relating to the family of the Late and Highly Revered Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, a most distinguished father of faith in Nigeria and indeed all over the world. I appreciate the fact that a church I personally love, admire and respect would be so kind and magnanimous enough to address the issues which have been misconstrued in an exemplary Christian manner. I am indeed grateful. The exploits of Apostle Joseph Ayo…