Oba Ewuare II tells Tinubu’s daughter: “Iyaloja title is alien to our culture”
Oba Ewuare II has rejected the Iyaloja concept in Edo, affirming the Iyeki as the only recognised traditional market leader in Benin.
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Independence Day: Sterling bank scraps maintenance fees on personal accounts
Sterling Bank has abolished account maintenance fees on personal accounts, framing the policy as a step toward financial independence for Nigerians.
Zamfara, Kwara, Benue ranked worst-governed states in new GGRI report
A UK-based governance index has ranked Zamfara, Kwara, and Benue as Nigeria’s poorest-performing states, citing insecurity, corruption, and policy failure.
VIDEO: Pope Leo speaks on abortion and pro-life values
Pope Leo XIV said being truly “pro-life” requires opposing not only abortion but also the death penalty and mistreatment of immigrants.
PENGASSAN President Osifo clarifies why sttrike against Dangote refinery was suspended
PENGASSAN suspended its nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery out of respect for government intervention but vowed to resume if agreed terms are breached.
Deadliest Philippine earthquake in decade leaves 69 dead
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has killed at least 69 people and left hospitals overwhelmed as rescuers search for survivors under landslides and collapsed buildings.
Oluwo claims Ooni of Ife plotted against him using ex-wife
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife of plotting to destroy him by allegedly planting his former wife to spy on and kill him.
Nigerian man faces 20 years for U.S. fraud scheme
A Nigerian man has been extradited from Poland to the United States to face federal charges for allegedly masterminding a multimillion-dollar inheritance scam targeting elderly Americans.
Peter Obi: Tinubu-led APC has wiped out legacies of former leaders
Peter Obi accused the ruling APC of eroding Nigeria’s economic and democratic progress since 1999 while expressing hope that the nation can recover under competent leadership.
Let’s normalize polygamy – Bimbo Akintola
Actress Bimbo Akintola has urged Nigerians to embrace polygamy while calling for better upbringing of male children to curb infidelity.