Author: Olugbenga Fashina

Major Gideon Gwaza Orkar, born on October 4, 1952, and meeting his end on July 27, 1990, was a Nigerian military officer infamous for orchestrating a violent coup against General Ibrahim Babangida’s government on April 22, 1990. The coup unfolded with the seizure of the FRCN radio station, various military posts in Lagos, and the Dodan Barracks, Lagos, which housed the military headquarters and the presidential Villa. Despite General Babangida being present during the barracks attack, he managed to escape through a back route. In his coup address, Orkar advocated for the excision of five northern states. However, the Babangida…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has declared that Nigeria’s economic hardship is abating, attributing the positive shift to President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms. The monarch made the statement on Sunday at the maiden edition of the Nigeria-Kazakhstan Business Council International Conference held in Abuja, where he highlighted key economic improvements under the current administration. According to the Ooni, despite initial economic turbulence, Nigeria is witnessing gradual relief. He likened the economic challenges to an aircraft experiencing turbulence before stabilizing, emphasizing that things are now “normalizing on a gradual basis.” “We want to send a message…

The leadership of Iganmode Club, the foremost socio-cultural organization in ancient Ottaland, paid a “Thank You” visit to His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege, Ph.D., MCIPR, MPRII, FHEA (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode), Olofin Apesin Olode, Olota of the Paramount and Ancient Ottaland, on Monday, 24th February 2025, at Ipeti Royal Square, Enu Owa, Otta. Led by its President, the Olootu of Otta, Chief Jide Ojuko, the club expressed profound gratitude to His Majesty for his unwavering support and invaluable contributions, particularly towards the grand success of its just concluded 50th Anniversary Celebration. Chief Ojuko reaffirmed the club’s loyalty, patriotism, and…

Ogun, Nigeria’s top investment destination, is set to reap huge benefits as the largest protein producer in the world, JBS of Brazil, has indicated interest in investing $2.5bn in the livestock subsector of Nigeria’s economy. The Controlling Shareholder of the company, Mr. Wesley Batista, gave this indication when officials of his firm, led by the Controlling Shareholder of EMN, Mr. John Coumantaros, visited the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun – MFR CON, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Sunday. Mr. Batista, who described Nigeria as the hub of Africa with the largest population, noted the enormous potentials…

A delegation from the Itimoko Family, the leading custodians of the Egungun tradition in ancient Ottaland, met with His Majesty, Oba Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege, Ph.D., MCIPR, MPRII, FHEA (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, Olofin Apesin Olode, Olota of the Paramount and Ancient Ottaland) to discuss pressing concerns and recent developments affecting Egungun activities. The delegation, comprising Alhaji Yaya Dada, Hon. Waliu Olajide Ojuko, Alani Sangodeyi, Alhaji Maroof Fatusi Oloponda, and Lukmon Salako, convened at Ipeti Royal Square on February 24, 2025, to present updates on their engagements with Agba Oje, both male and female. Speaking on behalf of the family,…

President Tinubu Insists On Inter-agency Synergy To Contain Insecurity at Police strategic conference *Says only a stable internal security can foster Nigeria’s economic growth* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again called for synergy and cooperation among security agencies to deal a final blow to what is left of terror attacks, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality in Nigeria. To this effect, he restated his administration’s resolve to improve the institutional capacity of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and position the force to actualise its inherent mandate as the frontline agency in internal security. President Tinubu gave the charge on…

Ado-Odo Ambassadors annual event—the Award of Cash Gifts to the Best WAEC and BECE Students across six schools in the Ado-Odo area and the maiden edition of Ado-Odo Ambassadors Community Games —were held on Wednesday, 19th February 2025. About Us and Our Activities We are a group of friends known as the Ado-Odo Ambassadors. Originally eight in number, we sadly lost one of our members after the fifth edition of our program, which was held in Alapoti. Our journey began with the donation of lockers to the three secondary schools in Ado-Odo, followed by the provision of white marker boards.…

By Fashina Olugbengababafasho@yahoo.co.uk.08037230408 “When Muslims are in power, we are out of power. And when we are out of power, we are completely out of power” – Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, as quoted in a “Press Statement/Release at the World Press Conference organised by Concerned Yoruba Muslim Scholars in Nigeria in affiliation with the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria held at (the) Arisekola Mosque, Ibadan (on) Tuesday, 11th February, 2025.” When one had thought that Saturday Tribune editor, Lasisi Olagunju’s “Are Yoruba Muslims truly marginalised?” had adequately answered all questions and doused the fire of the clamour for Northern…