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Male Line Only! Ogun Law Bars Female-Line Aspirants From Awujale Throne

A public analyst, Prince Adeyinka Adeyemi, has insisted that only candidates from the male line of recognised ruling houses are eligible to ascend the throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland, warning that misinformation and “legal adventurism” are fuelling an unnecessary controversy. In a strongly worded intervention, Adeyemi said the debate over eligibility “should not existContinueContinue reading “Male Line Only! Ogun Law Bars Female-Line Aspirants From Awujale Throne”

Gale of Book Launches on Buhari: Insulting the Sensibilities of Nigerians

By : Augustine Eigbe A long-held Nigerian tradition advises against speaking ill of the dead. In observance of this principle, a cone of public silence has, since former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death on 13th July 2025, enshrouded his political legacy. This silence, observed by millions despite the palpable hardships endured during his tenure as Commander in ChiefContinueContinue reading “Gale of Book Launches on Buhari: Insulting the Sensibilities of Nigerians”

Masters of the Court: Abdulazeez and Olufunmilayo Crowned as SIAO Invitational Delivers World-Class Squash Drama

…Lagos Country Club Witnessed Gritty Five-Set Thrillers and Clinical ProfessionalDominance LAGOS, NIGERIA — The courts of the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, sizzled over two weeks as the 2nd SIAO Closed, Club Invitational & PSA Squash Tournament wrapped up a highly successful run, confirming its status as a major fixture on the national squash calendar. HeldContinueContinue reading “Masters of the Court: Abdulazeez and Olufunmilayo Crowned as SIAO Invitational Delivers World-Class Squash Drama”

Lagos Country Club Is a Key Partner in State’s Growth, Says Dep. Gov Hamzat

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has hailed the Lagos Country Club and other premier social institutions as “indispensable partners” in the State’s development agenda, affirming that government will continue to tap into their influence and professional networks. Dr. Hamzat made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the Club’s leadership, led byContinueContinue reading “Lagos Country Club Is a Key Partner in State’s Growth, Says Dep. Gov Hamzat”

The Real Demarketers of Nigeria ~By Augustine Eigbe

The term ‘demarketing,’ which describes strategies to discourage demand for something, is finding a new sinister application in the Nigerian socio-political landscape, and it is not mere assumption but the sad reality. It is an accurate diagnostic of a systemic pathology which reframes the conversation from one of administrative incompetence to one of active devaluation.ContinueContinue reading “The Real Demarketers of Nigeria ~By Augustine Eigbe”

Federal High Court Abuja Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Terrorism Charges

The Federal High Court in Abuja has found the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, guilty on Counts One, Two, and Three of the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, marks what many observers describe as a decisive turning point in the long-runningContinueContinue reading “Federal High Court Abuja Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Terrorism Charges”

DSS Recaptures Ansaru Terrorist Behind Deeper Life Church Mass Shooting

The Department of State Services (DSS) has recaptured Abdulazeez Obadaki, a top commander of the Ansaru terrorist group, believed to have masterminded the August 7, 2012, mass shooting at Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi State. Obadaki, also known as “Bomboy,” was arrested after escaping from Kuje Custodial Centre in July 2022. “DSS operatives,ContinueContinue reading “DSS Recaptures Ansaru Terrorist Behind Deeper Life Church Mass Shooting”

Citizens’ Reaction to CPC Designation a Referendum on the Political Class ~By Augustine Eigbe, PhD

The United States’ recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for alleged severe violations of religious freedom has catalysed more than a diplomatic crisis; it has ignited a profound domestic schism. The ensuing maelstrom of public outrage, cynicism, and debate transcends the specifics of the allegation. It has morphed into aContinueContinue reading “Citizens’ Reaction to CPC Designation a Referendum on the Political Class ~By Augustine Eigbe, PhD”

Country of Particular Concern: Is Nigeria’s Foreign Policy in Limbo?

By Augustine Eigbe, PhD The recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) by the United States government, coupled with threats of possible military intervention, represents more than a diplomatic reprimand; it constitutes a fundamental stress test for the architecture of Nigeria’s foreign policy. This designation, emanating from the International Religious Freedom Act,ContinueContinue reading “Country of Particular Concern: Is Nigeria’s Foreign Policy in Limbo?”

Troops Crush ISWAP Offensive, Neutralize 5 Commanders and 50 Fighters in Dikwa, Mafa, and Katarko (Watch Video)

In a decisive military operation, Nigerian troops repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on multiple fronts in the early hours of Thursday. The insurgents launched simultaneous offensives targeting troop locations in Dikwa, Mafa, and Katarko, but were met with fierce resistance. According to military sources, the attempted assault resultedContinueContinue reading “Troops Crush ISWAP Offensive, Neutralize 5 Commanders and 50 Fighters in Dikwa, Mafa, and Katarko (Watch Video)”