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May 1985: I was 15, and used to hang out with the Benson sisters (Yinka, Bodunrin & Jumoke) with whom I shared a deep love for music. Their older brother Yemi was also musically inclined, as he sometimes played in a reggae group called Jahstix, which also rehearsed regularly at their late father’s Hotel Bobby. As an upcoming bassist, I ... Read More »

Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has tested positive for COVID-19 John Okiyi Kalu, commissioner of information in the state, announced the case in a statement on Monday. He said the governor had gone into isolation before his result returned positive, and that he has directed the deputy governor to act on his behalf pending the time he resumes duty. ... Read More »

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the late Pa Salaudeen Adelere as a huge loss to the political class and the entire state. The governor added that Pa Adelere, who is renowned in the progressives fold as one of the major leaders dating back to the Second Republic, made a great impact on the politics ... Read More »

Erelu Bisi Fayemi, wife of Ekiti State governor, has told how her mother’s relative attempted to molest her when she was 10. In a live Instagram chat with Dolapo Badmus, a trained domestic and sexual violence responder, today, Mrs Fayemi stressed the need for parents to pay attention to issues affecting their children. “Last year, when the Busola Dakolo issue ... Read More »

Prominent Lagos monarch and the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi has congratulated the new Oniru of Iru, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, on his selection and confirmation as the new monarch of Iru land, describing him as popular and credible choice.  Oba Elegushi who was speaking with reporters at the presentation of staff of office and instrument of appointment to ... Read More »

He is loved by many and respected among his ilk like he is fondly called, ‘African Prince’ by his friends simply because he is truly a prince of royal parentage and halts a princely heart. Lanre Alfred as a celebrity journalist, author and businessman and publisher of The Capital; an online publishing platform, is former society editor and columnist at ... Read More »

All Progressives Congress’ National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commiserated with former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, over the loss of his wife, Alhaja Ariat Aderoju Smith (nee Jinadu). Alhaja Smith died on Friday June 5, 2020 at the age of 69. Her remains were buried on Saturday June 6, 2020 in accordance with Muslim rites. In his ... Read More »

He was the only Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) Senatorial Candidate who lost his senatorial election to the candidate of National Party of Nigeria (NPN) during the 1983 General Election in the old Ondo State which is now broken into two states. I heard he took his electoral defeat with equanimity. Fast forward to 1991 some 8 years after. The ... Read More »

The family of Late Majek Fashek has made a public plea for financial support to fly home the deceased reggae legend who died on June 1, in New York City, United States of America. A former member of the House of Representatives, representing Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency and music enthusiast and owner of U&I Records, Agbonayinma, made the call on ... Read More »

Mrs Olukemi Mimiko wishes to appreciate the good people of Ondo State and Nigerians in general who have since yesterday been sending messages, prayers and well wishes on her birthday. She is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and well wishes! In the spirit of the time, she announces, she will not be hosting birthday gathering of any kind. She ... Read More »