Balogun Adewale Akanji, popularly known as Barry Showkey, is set to make a grand return to the music scene with his much-anticipated single “ROBOROBO,” scheduled for release on May 15, 2025. Barry Showkey is the son of the legendary Fuji music pioneer, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, also known as Alhaji Agba Barusati, who is widely credited with the invention of Fuji music. Like his father, Barry Showkey is a multi-talented artist, blending traditional roots with modern sounds to create a unique musical experience. Speaking ahead of the release, Barry Showkey revealed that “ROBOROBO” marks his first major release in years, signaling…
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The Newly Inaugurated Chairman, Board Of Trustees of The World Orisa Congress Of Nigeria (WOOCON), Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife alongside the Global Patron of the World Orisha Congress (WOOCON), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s growing recognition of culture as a vital pillar of national identity, unity, and international diplomacy. The royal statement was delivered during a high-profile press conference held at the Brazilian Consulate in Lagos, and organized by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) as part of preparations for the upcoming global cultural exchange between Nigeria and Brazil…
A tragic multiple road traffic crash occurred in the early hours of Monday, May 12, 2025, at about 05:36hrs, along the Tradefair–Agbara route, specifically at Iyana Era Bus Stop. The unfortunate crash involved two vehicles: a blue Mack truck with registration number AKD 579 XM (commercial), and a silver Lexus saloon car with registration number LSR 545 JN (private). A total of five adult males were involved in the incident. Preliminary investigations by FRSC indicate that the crash was caused by Speed Violation (SPV) and Loss of Control (LOC), despite the smooth condition of the road. The violent impact of…
It was a black Sunday on May 11, 2025, as two young dispatch riders tragically lost their lives in a devastating road traffic crash on the Eko-Apongbon Inward Bridge, Lagos. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, the fatal crash occurred at about 12:45hrs and involved two articulated trucks and a motorcycle. The vehicles, identified with registration numbers T-10357 LA and KJA 107 XM, collided and it resulted in a 20-foot container falling off one of the trucks, crushing the two unsuspecting dispatch riders instantly. A total of five adult males were involved in the crash.…
. In a devastating vehicle collision that occurred earlier today on the Eko Bridge inward Alaka corridor, two dispatch riders tragically lost their lives following a crash involving two fully loaded Mack trucks, identified by registration numbers T-10357 LA, and KJA 107 XM. The fatal incident has sent ripples of grief and alarm through the Lagos motoring public. Preliminary findings suggest that the driver of one of the articulated trucks, reportedly driving at an excessive speed while allegedly dozing off, lost control of the vehicle. The truck then careened into another moving trucks ahead of it, triggering a violent impact.…
… promises skill acquisition programme soon More than 1,000 sanitation workers have been celebrated at a special event tagged, rest and relaxation day, organised by Glo Foundation, at the headquarters of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA), Ijora, Olopa. The event was a break off work, and dedicated for rest and fun for the workers, featuring music, games, food, and bonding activities, aimed at reducing stress and promoting the health and wellness of the workers. The Foundation also promised a four-week skill acquisition training for 200 workers or their dependents in bead making, barbing, fashion design, digital skills and more, to equip them with permanent vocations. Speaking…
The Oyo State chapter of the Oodua Peoples Congress, New Era, has congratulated Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin and Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi on their recent elevation to prestigious chieftaincy titles by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I). In a statement issued on Saturday in Ibadan and signed by the State Coordinator, Comrade Sunday Babalola Dabiri, the OPC New Era described the conferment of the Aare-Alaasa Olubadan of Ibadanland on Senator Folarin and the Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland on Chief Sanusi as “well-deserved recognitions of their outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the progress of Ibadanland…
Sustainable farming and market access at the heart of new partnership to transform agriculture in Zaria, Kaduna – L-R: Alhaji Nuhu Aminu, Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, Alhaji Mohammed Rili, GM, Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency, Mrs. Adesuwa Akinboro, Country Director of TechnoServe Nigeria, Mr. Alidu Amadu, Head of Agricultural Services, Central West Africa, Mr Bege Dutse Bungwon, Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Dr. Rufus Idris, AGRA’s Country Director for Nigeria, at the launch of the Strengthening Farmers’ and SMEs’ Resilience through Climate Smart Grain Production and Accessing the Structured Markets (StreFaS) initiative in Zaria, recently. In…
Peter Umeadi, WJA Board Member 2017-2019, Presidential Candidate 2023 (APGA ), with Javier Cremades Garcia, President, World Jurist Association & World Law Foundation, at the XXIX World Law Congress in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on May 5 2025. Some of the young persons who listened to the presentation at WLC 2025 on May 5 in Caribe University Santo Domingo Dominican Republic. INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, CULTURAL PRACTICES, INTERNATIONAL MIGRATIONS AND UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION: PRESENTATION BY JUSTICE PROFESSOR PETER UMEADI, WJА BOARD MEMBER 2017-2019, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN NIGERIA 2023 (APGA) AT THE XXIX WORLD LAW CONGRESS AT SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 4-6…
FirstBank, the West African premier bank and financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with EStars Education Africa Limited (EStars), a global leader in educational esports. Empowering the Next Generation of Esports Professionals The partnership provides a platform for FirstBank to support the rollout of EStars’ comprehensive esports qualifications, including entry-level Certificates and BTEC courses in esports. These programmes are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the burgeoning esports industry. Innovative Financial Solutions for Gamers In addition to educational initiatives, FirstBank and EStars are exploring the development of a…