Before the likes of Micheal Opara, Felix Owolabi, Segun Odegbami, late Samuel Okwaraji, late Rashidi Yekini, Daniel Amokachi, ant others in Nigeria football league ( Green Eagle) There was Tesilimi Olawale Ayinde Balogun (27 March 1931 – 30 July 1972) a famous Nigerian footballer and coach. Balogun as fondly called featured at both the professional and international levels as a forward, later becoming the first African to attain the status of a qualified professional football coach. Balogun received his education in Port Harcourt, graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic School. He played for several Nigerian teams, including Apapa Bombers, Marine Athletics,…
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Ìsọ̀lá Ògúnsọlá, popularly known as I show Pepper, appeared on the cover of the Atọ́ka Photoplay Series in August 1982. Born Timothy Olusola Isola Ogunsola on November 14, 1942, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, he hailed from the Baala Dasaolu compound in Oke Itoku. However, he spent much of his early life in his family village of Olokuta, located in the Oluyole local government area of Ibadan. In 1959, Ogunsola joined the Akin Ogungbe Concert Party, a theatre troupe based in Abeokuta, alongside contemporaries such as Jimoh Aliu, Charles Olumo (Àgbákò), Femi Adeyemo (Baba n gba life), and Afolabi Afolayan (Jagua).…
The Staff of Oranmiya or Opa Oranmiyan as the locals often call it is a legendary staff which was installed by Oranmiyan, the son of Oduduwa who is the progenitor of the Yoruba race. The legendary Oranmiyan Staff was installed many centuries ago remain intact and has maintained its size and shape for centuries.The staff which has now become a popular tourist attraction in Ile Ife has an amazing story behind it. Firstly, you may be wondering who is Oranmiyan and why the big deal about a staff. Oranmiyan was a Yoruba prince, who later became the sixth King of…
Veteran Yoruba actress Ayo Mogaji recently shared her thoughts on the struggles women face with marriage, especially as they approach 35. In an interview on Oyinmomo TV’s YouTube channel, she gave advice to women who are still single by that age. Mogaji suggested that women who aren’t married by 35 should consider having a child, even if the man isn’t ready to be a father. She stressed the importance of becoming a mother and encouraged women to follow their desire for a family instead of waiting for the perfect moment. She also pointed out that many women focus too much…
The Ooni of Ife and President, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) yesterday entered into the the 7 day spiritual seclusion where he is expected to commune with ancestors and pray to the Almighty Olodumare (God) for his people, Nigeria and the entire mankind, pleading with Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration while fixing national economy. Ooni Ogunwusi while addressing the pressmen on his way to seclusion in preparation for this year’s edition of the Olojo festival, outside his Ile Oodua palace on Sunday thanked God for the privilege to observe this year seclusion. He described the…
After six successful editions, Adron Homes & Properties continues to play a pivotal role in the development of sports and talent discovery in Nigeria through its annual sporting event, the Adron Games. What began as a corporate wellness initiative has now grown into one of the nation’s premier platforms for identifying and nurturing young talents, while promoting physical fitness and community engagement. The 2024 edition, themed “Fit to Be the Biggest”, marks the 7th consecutive year of Adron Games, further cementing the company’s commitment to the sponsorship of grassroots sports. With each edition, Adron Homes not only creates a space…
Africa is facing a growing challenge of managing its waste and natural resources in a sustainable way. The current traditional linear economic model, characterized by a “take, make, dispose” pattern that is extracting, consuming, and disposing of materials, is inefficient, wasteful, and harmful to the environment and human health. According to the World Bank, Africa generated 174 million tonnes of waste in 2016, and this is expected to increase to 516 million tonnes by 2050. Only 4% of this waste is recycled, compared to 44% in Europe and 35% in China. A circular economy, which aims to keep materials in…
keshinro vows to compliment ministry’s efforts in enhancing food security in the state . The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs Ruth Abisola Olusanya was visited on Monday, 23rd September, 2024, by a team of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officers including; the Head of Agro Rangers Unit, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Assistant Commandant of Corps Nathaniel Koshi, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin and the Protocol Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Corps Olufemi Thomas. The NSCDC team warmly received, by the Honourable Commissioner and…
The Lagos State Government emphatically admonishes all motorists, both private and commercial, to desist forthwith from the continued infringement on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes across the State. This directive follows the impoundment of over 488 vehicles by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for breaching BRT lane regulations between January and August 2024. All offenders have been charged to the Lagos State Mobile Court for prosecution. Particular attention is drawn to motorists traversing the Abule-Egba BRT corridor. They are strongly urged to cease further contraventions, as the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has recently completed extensive road…
INEC has declared the APC governorship candidate in Edo, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the Edo governorship election 2024. INEC announced the winner of the election in Benin, the state capitalOkpebholo was announced following controversies between the PDP and Governor Godwin Obaseki . Benin City, Edo state – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, as the winner of the Edo state governorship election, which took place on Saturday, September 21. According to INEC, the APC candidate got 291,667 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo,…