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By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The permanent secretary in the office of drainage services, Lagos state government, Mahmood Adegbite, has stated that anyone drilling a borehole in the Lekki axis of the state is most probably drinking ‘shit water.’ Adegbite made this statement during a stakeholders meeting in the state. He said, ‘’Yesterday it rained heavily which is unusual because this is supposed to be August break. However, we started having it because of a lot of complex issues. In terms of flooding, despite the fact that we have committed so much, however, we still need a lot to do in…
By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has called for the unconditional release of journalist and activist, Omoyele Sowore, following his detention by men of the Nigerian Police. The latest travail of Sowore is reportedly linked to the recent allegations he made against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetoku, for fast-tracking the promotion of his mistress, Bukola Kuti According to the human rights group, in a statement, it called on the Nigerian government to immediately drop all the charges levelled against Sowore. It also called on the Nigerian police to put an end to the…
By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has cried out to Nigerians after his arm was broken during a face-off with some police operatives. The embattled activist disclosed this in a post on his official Facebook page. According to Sowore, the IGP monitoring unit forcibly gained entry into his cell at the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja claiming they were taking him to court. He said the team of nine officers, including eight heavily armed personnel attacked him when he asked to see the charges and notify his lawyers. They broke his arm…
Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter ‘Dodomayana’ Rufai, is dead. He died at the age of 61. Details of his demise are still unknown. The news of Dodomayana’s demise was confirmed in a post on the Super Eagles’ official X page on Thursday. “We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and 1994 AFCON champion,” the Super Eagles said. Dodomayana started his professional career with Stauonery Stores in 1980. The legendary keeper had 65 caps for the Super Eagles, manning the goalpost for Nigeria in two FIFA World Cups in 1994 and 1998.
By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The annual football competition, tagged AKOGUN UNDER-20 ANNUAL FOOTBALL COMPETITION, is set to take place on the 25th of June 2025. The organiser of the competition, Hon. (Dr) Akogun Olugbenga Omole, stated that the motive behind it is to serve as an inspiration to the young talents and to develop football from the grassroots in the Akoko area of Ondo State. Speaking to our correspondent, Hon. (Dr) Akogun stated that the competition has been adopted as one of the main events of the Annual week-long Oka Day Festival. The Akogun Under-20 football competition attracts ex-internationals who…
By Adetayo Omotoyosi U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning, stating there will be “serious consequences” if tech billionaire Elon Musk supports Democratic candidates running against Republicans who back the GOP’s comprehensive budget bill. “If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” Trump told NBC News in a phone interview, but declined to share what those consequences would be. “He’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that,” he added. The president also said he has no desire to repair his relationship with Musk after a feud between the two men erupted into public view earlier…
Popular rapper Doechii has lashed out at US President Donald Trump over ICE raids that sparked protests in the country. She spoke while receiving her award at the 2025 BET Awards. Accepting the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist on Monday night, the Top Dawg Entertainment artist criticized what she called “Trump’s ruthless attacks” and condemned the government for disguising aggressive actions as efforts to maintain “law and order.” The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles just hours after violent clashes erupted between protesters and police nearby, events Doechii acknowledged in her acceptance speech.…
……Scholars Clash Over Ancient Kingdoms’ Records as Traditional and Modern Politics Collide by Engr. Prince Afolabi Aderemi Paul of Tella Gbaagi Olufunu Agunloye Royal Family Being a descendant of warrior kings like Alaafin Oranmiyan, Alaafin Ajaka, Alaafin Atiba, and a direct descendant of Alaafin Olujide Adelu (Agunloye bi Oyinbo), I am obliged to speak openly with clean hands. My name is Engr. Prince Afolabi Aderemi Paul from Tella Gbaagi Olufunu…
As the historic coronation of Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Engr. Akeem Abimbola Owoade I draws near, the Diaspora Initiative for Alaafin Coronation has called on security agencies and relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety of lives and property within the Oyo Federal Constituency. Given the recent surge in kidnapping and other security concerns, the Initiative urges the Oyo State Government, police formations, Amotekun Corps, the National Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), and the revered Aare Ona Kakanfo, Iba Gani Adams to reinforce security measures across the state, particularly in and around the coronation venue. A…
By: Monday Nas Ozoya, Overview Nigeria’s proposed sports development structure aims to create a comprehensive and sustainable framework that promotes sports at all levels—federal, state, and local. This structure draws inspiration from successful models in the UK, Australia, China, Europe, and the USA while considering Nigeria’s unique socio-economic challenges. Proposed Structure 1. Federal Level: National Sports Commission (NSC) Role: Oversee national sports policy, funding, and development programs. Functions: – Develop a national sports strategy. – Allocate funding to state sports commissions. – Organise national competitions and talent identification programs. – Collaborate with international sports organisations. Key Departments: – Talent Development…