By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered…
The Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday commenced his seven-day seclusion in Ile-Ife, Osun State, as part of the traditional rites preceding the annual Olojo Festival. The monarch in a statement signed by his spokesman, Moses Olafare, declared that this year’s spiritual holiness would be…
Governor Alia’s gesture has drawn applause from residents, who view it as a refreshing approach to public celebrations. The Benue State Government has announced the distribution of free Zeva Draft beer to residents as part of its New Year’s Eve festivities. The initiative, approved by Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, aims to foster unity…
The Etsu Lokoja, Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, Nyamkpa IV, has narrated how he scaled through the fence when hoodlums invaded his palace on Saturday, Dec. 21. The palace, located on plot 306, New Layout, Lokoja, was attacked by hoodlums at about 1:00 am on Saturday. Though the monarch escaped, the hoodlums burnt his vehicles and other…
