Cultural renaissance and nation building

By Ayodele Olaleye | Nigeria has been bedeviled with the problem of nation- building immediately after the amalgamation of northern and southern protectorate in the year 1914, by Lord Luggard. The 1960 independence constitution further aggravated the disunity that enveloped the three major ethnic groups that constituted the nation. It was discovered that ethnic and […]

Talking drums as Yoruba culture

By Adedotun Ajayi. | Oyo in western Nigeria is believed to be the cradle of Yoruba civilization and the talking drum is believed to have a significant role in the history of the ethnic group. The talking drum was used in the olden days as a means of communication between tribes; the drum because of […]

Can you wait for your fiancé who travelled abroad?

By Maria Famakinwa | Simi (not real name) was 23-year-old when her fiance engaged her before traveling abroad with a promise of coming for her after three years. The excitement that she would finally settle down with her husband abroad and live a better life resonated well with her and her parents, as they hopefully […]

Your agbada style differentiates you

By Bamidele Kolawole | Locally made African clothes for both male and female to fit in all occasions; wedding, house warming, christening and birthday party. At every event which fashionista or celebrities are meant to attend, people are always excited to see what they will wear to the event. Ebuka Agbada is the latest Agbada […]

Shop according to your budget

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | W omen mostly shop for themselves and family. However, staying on a budget could be quite difficult if there is no proper planning. Shopping on a budget means that you decide in advance how much money you have to spend and then stick to your limits. Overspending means the money has […]

Romance between an imbecile and gigolo

By Sunmola Olowookere | I ndeed, love defies age and knows no boundaries. Victoria was the neighbourhood’s imbecile. Usually, she was a pleasant girl until she had her mood swing. Then she would become vicious and would sometimes howl with rage over trivial issues. At these times, it would be as if the devil had […]

NPFL: Nasarawa United, Plateau United lock horns today

By Femi Atolagbe | Plateau United will today lock on with Nasarawa United at the Jos International Stadium in the clash of the titans. The 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League season revives the rivalry between the two football powerhouses in what has now been dubbed, “The North-Central Derby” by pundits. It is the first North-Central […]

NSF: Ondo contingent ‘II perform better —Commissioner

By Femi Atolagbe | Despite the uncertainty surrounding the hosting the National Sports Festival (NSF) by the Edo State Government, Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Mr Dotun Owanikin has expressed the readiness of the state to surpass Abuja 2018 feat. The Commissioner in a chat with Sporting Hope said all the athletes […]

Registration: ODSG reads riot act to herdsmen

By Tola Gbadamosi  & Saheed Ibrahim | As registration of herdsmen operating in Ondo State begins today, the State Government has vowed that those who failed to register within the stipulated time will face the consequences. The Commander of the Ondo State Security Agency (Amotekun Corps) Mr Adetunji Adeleye disclosed this in an exclusive interview […]

Registration: Enacts anti-grazing Law

By Sunmola Olowookere | The Ondo State government is putting finishing touches to a draft on anti grazing law. This indication emerged during an interview with the Ondo State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Sir Charles Titiloye. He stated that the Ministry of Justice is preparing the draft that will be forwarded to the House […]