An image of some Yorubas in Ibadan, Oyo state.
Photo credit: Oluwaseun AriyoSource: Getty Images”At the Yoruba village in Port of Spain, Trinidad. You will not believe this place. A community of people who still speak some Lukumi Yoruba hundreds of years after their ancestors were brought here as enslaved people. They even bear powerful Yoruba names like Orisayomi, Obasegun, and Bukunmi. Truly, Yoruba is bigger than Africa.”
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Joyce Wigwe alleges that close associates have betrayed the family, causing emotional distress, particularly for their parents She claims her brother, Emeka, was physically assaulted, nearly run over, and later arrested, with selective images misrepresenting the incident Joyce questions the heavy security presence, especially around Herbert Wigwes daughter, suggesting ulterior motives beyond honouring his memory ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
2027: El-Rufai meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid rift with APC leaders
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, held a closed-door meeting with PDP leaders in Kaduna, fueling rumors of a potential defection ahead of the 2027 elections Nigerians have reacted strongly on social media, with some believing El-Rufais move is politically motivated against Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, while others see it as a strategic shift The ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
General Mamman Vatsa: ‘Why I killed my bosom friend in 1986’ Babangida
Ex-Head of State Ibrahim Babangida revealed that he was forced to choose between his friend and national security Babangida claimed covert investigations provided “incontrovertible evidence” of Vatsas involvement, leading to his execution in 1986 despite their close friendship Vatsas family rejected Babangidas justification, insisting the execution was politically motivated and unjust Family Makes One Demand ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
“Weakling”: Abacha’s children blast Babangida over June 12 annulment claims
Gumsu, daughter of the late General Sani Abacha, reacted to Babangidas claims about her fathers role in the June 12 annulment Also, Sadiq S. Abacha praised his late father, calling him a leader whose legacy remains strong despite criticism In his autobiography, Babangida alleged that Abacha was the primary force behind the annulment while he ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight…
A tragic domestic dispute in Ado-Ekiti led to the deaths of a couple, with their 13-year-old son recounting that the night had initially seemed peaceful before chaos erupted The boy and his sister attempted to intervene but were unable to access their parents locked room Local residents suspect the fight escalated to a deadly level, ... Read more Continue reading here ▶