The passing of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has deeply affected many Nigerians. Oba Balogun, aged 81, who ascended the throne on March 11, 2022, passed away on Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, as confirmed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Here are 10 […]
IPOB’s Stance on Ranching in South-East Sparks Reaction
The news of President Bola Tinubu’s directive for state governors to allocate land for ranching in the South-East reverberated across social media platforms. As the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) vehemently opposed the idea, their spokesman, Emma Powerful, issued a press statement asserting that there was no available land for ranching in the region. The […]
Osun Gov’t’s Roadblock Bring Small-Scale Businesses To A Standstill
In Alekuwodo Osogbo, Matthew Adebayo’s once thriving oil selling business now stands as a shadow of its former self. The culprit? A roadblock that has persisted for three weeks, effectively strangling the flow of traffic and suffocating local commerce. “Before they blocked the road, my business was flourishing,” Matthew told the Harbinger, frustration etched into […]
International Women’s Day: Investing in Women Vital for Nation Building- Oluremi Tinubu
By Bukola Kuteyi The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasized the significance of investing in women to accelerate progress, stating that it is crucial for nation-building. In a statement released to commemorate IWD, Mrs. Tinubu stated the significance of this year’s theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” as a call to action. […]
International Women’s Day: IPC Calls for Inclusion of Women in Political Representation
The International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos, Nigeria, has urged for more women to be involved in politics at every level of government in the country. This information was conveyed in a statement released and signed on Friday, March 8, by Olutoyin Ayoade, Communications Officer at IPC, to mark International Women’s Day. Aligning with this […]