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The Awujale of Ijebu Land is not merely a crown; it is a sacred trust rooted in centuries of custom, lineage, and collective consent. It is deeply alarming that, right before the beginning of the nomination process for the open stool, a single name, Abimbola Onabanjo, has been relentlessly amplified across blogs, social media, and online news platforms as the “new Awujale,” raising serious questions not just about the individual involved, but about the motivations behind such premature narratives. More disturbing is the scale and coordination of the publicity. Media observers and social media monitors estimate that no fewer than 70 bloggers and content promoters, operating across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter (X), including several obscure and anonymously run platforms, have circulated the same unverified reports presenting Abimbola Onabanjo as the Awujale-in-waiting, or worse, as the crowned monarch himself. The repetition of identical language, imagery, and cel...

By Gbenga Odugbesan The Awujale of Ijebu Land is not merely a crown; it is a sacred trust rooted in centuries of custom, lineage, and collective consent. It is deeply alarming that, right before the beginning of the nomination process for the open stool, a single name, Abimbola Onabanjo, has been relentlessly amplified across blogs, social media, and online news platforms as the “new Awujale,” raising serious questions not just about the individual involved, but about the motivations behind such premature narratives. More disturbing is the scale and coordination of the publicity. Media observers and social media monitors estimate that no fewer than 70 bloggers and content promoters, operating across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter (X), including several obscure and anonymously run platforms, have circulated the same unverified reports presenting Abimbola Onabanjo as the Awujale-in-waiting, or worse, as the crowned monarch himself. The repetition of identical langua...

By Our Correspondent  The Caleb University 14th Convocation Inaugural Lecturer, Bro. Gbile Akanni, Overseer, Living Seed Ministry, Gboko, has challenged graduating students to optimise their God-given potential in making a global difference. He urged them to be intentional to focus on optimising and making a global impact and difference in their generation as trailblazers; pioneers who set the pace and break barriers. Bro. Akanni who is Convener of the Annual Ministers’ Leadership Retreat (MLR) attended by over 15,000 leaders globally, and is the Founder of “ Faith Seed”, urged the graduates to expect disappointment, as the growth of those who have not faced affliction is superficial. The Clergy counselled that people who made it in life are always persistent and not discouraged by setbacks. “As Trailblazers, you are leaders who summon followership with inspirations. We are raising men that will be another ‘Caleb’.” “We are expecting visionary youths, a rod of God’s str...

By Our Correspondent  Caleb University Imota Lagos has at its 17th Matriculation, at the Imota Main Campus, renewed its partnership with parents for the strategic development of the University. According to A statement by Olawale Adekoya, an information, Media and Publication Specialist, for Caleb University, Imota, said a Special Guest at the ceremony, popular veteran Nollywood actor and representative of the parents, Mr Yemi Solade, extolled the quality of education offered by Caleb University, and acknowledged the remarkable developments in the school. Mr. Solade who has three masters degrees and acted in major movies and festivals locally and internationally, including Nigeria's entry at Festac '77 - _Langbodo,_ promised to be an ambassador of the University considering its uniqueness in raising a generation of graduates of character and learning. In his address, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Nosa Owens-Ibie, urged the matriculating students to remain sensitive in their relatio...

.. Demand for 500Million Naira Damages Ogun state businessman Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun  has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC and Arise Television on the libelous publication by an undercover Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, saying that the allegations are designed for the purpose of causing inconvenience, danger, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred against him. In a letter written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun by his counsel, Ola  Folalu of  Law Fix Chambers said the  publication where Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun's name were mentioned amount to character assassination with calculated view to achieve damaging effects against IBD Dende and his businesses within and outside Nigeria.  Recalled that an undercover Journalist Fisayo Soyombo last week in his write up titled "Undercover as a smuggler" alleged that Egungbohun was a smuggler of Rice, turkey and...

By Our Correspondent  In a significant turn of events, the Lamidi Apapa-led Labour Party has elected Bar Uwadiae Asemota Anderson,  as its gubernatorial candidate for Edo state. The decision was made during the party primaries held at the Golden Tulip Hotel Etete, GRA Benin City, Edo state. Anderson, a season lawyer secured ab affirmation with 188 votes, showcasing strong support within the party. The primaries were conducted by Chief Electoral Officer, Comrade Roland Daramola, and the Secretary of the electoral committee, Bishop Favour Reuben on behalf of the National Working Committee However, a twist occurred as another candidate, Olumide Akpata, emerged from the Julius Abure led faction of Labour Party, declaring victory with 316 votes in a separate exercise held in Benin City. This conflicting outcome led to a heated dispute within the party. National Publicity Secretary, Comrade(Dr) Abayomi Arabambi, expressed dissatisfaction, denouncing Akpata's candidacy as "ultra vire...