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QATAR: The Journey I Never Planned – By ‘DAYO ADEDAYO
My coming to Qatar was not planned. It arrived almost like a gift, wrapped in surprise, wisdom, and the dependable hands of 247 Travels. I had been on my way to China when the ticket price appeared before me like a mountain. I did not even know when I shouted, “Why would I…
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J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture, History Wins at 32nd Annual THEA Awards in Orlando, USA
The Lagos State Government’s flagship cultural project, the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, has won an Outstanding Historic Centre Achievement at the prestigious 32nd Annual Thea Awards, held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel, Orlando, Florida, United States. The Thea Awards, presented by the Themed Entertainment Association…
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‘Senator Amosun’s influence in Ogun Central currently unmatched, Forget the propaganda’ – Adebayo, former CUPP spokesperson
A few minutes ago, I came across a deliberately distorted report of what purportedly transpired at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Ogun Central Senatorial District, which held at the Hilltop residence of former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba. The tone of the particular report, published by one obviously biased blog, reveals nothing but…
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Abuja High Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Trial on Alleged Money Laundering Till May 6
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed against former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State until May 6 for continuation of trial. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the hearing to allow the former governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, continue with the cross-examination of EFCC’s 12 prosecution witness (PW-12),…
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EFCC’s counsel lied, I wasn’t harassed by Yahaya Bello’s security aides, witness tells court
••• 𝑺𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐’𝒔 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 The fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, has refuted, strongly, claims by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission‘s lawyer that he was harassed by security aides of the former governor. Mshelia Arhyel…
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Drama as EFCC’s lawyer tags Yahaya Bello’s trial political …Court rejects request to ‘cross-examine’ own witness
𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓, 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔 Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, rejected a move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to ‘cross-examine’ its third witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.…
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OPINION: Sexual Exploitation Of Children; A Clarion Call For Action — By Bukoladeremi Ladigbolu
The alarming surge in the sexual exploitation and overexposure of children and preteens to explicit content is a crisis that cannot be ignored. The case of a preteen moimmoin seller, nicknamed ‘Apeke’ and widely referred to as “Oriyomi Hamzat’s wife,” exemplifies the disturbing trend and serves as a clarion call for action. Through the powerful…
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President Tinubu, Govs, Soyinka, Media Icons, others Celebrate Uncle Sam @ 90
President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his Osun State counterpart, Senator Ademola Adeleke; former governors James Ibori (Delta), Donald Duke (Cross River), Aremo Segun Osoba (Ogun); nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka; media icons.among others, have showered enconmiums on the Publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Uncle Sam Amuka-Pemu on his 90 birthday describing…
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HOUSING: Fort Court Estate, Owode GRA, Where Tranquillity Meets Heritage
By DAYO ADEDAYO In the journey of life, three things are essential, food, clothing, and shelter. While the first two are within reach, shelter, the most enduring legacy, often slips beyond the grasp of many. But in the heart of Ibadan, a golden opportunity awaits, a chance not just to own a house but to…
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200 Students to Undergo Menstrual Hygiene Management, Etiquette Training in Lagos, Powered by REACHHer Hub
No fewer than 200 students from Lagos State Education District VI (six) have been selected to participate in a comprehensive training on menstrual hygiene management, leadership skill development and Etiquette. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT) Pavilion, Alausa, Ikeja, by 10:00 a.m. Speaking…