Author: Promise Odejide

By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju Lateef Adedimeji’s Lísàbí: The Uprising is a laudable attempt to showcase an often-overlooked chapter of Yoruba history. The story of Lisabi, the 18th-century Egba farmer who led a rebellion against the oppressive Oyo Empire, has the potential to resonate deeply with audiences. Importantly, while the film succeeds in certain areas, there are also significant shortcomings that hinder its overall impact. On Plot and Historical Context… The narrative of Lísàbí: The Uprising is anchored in a rich historical moment, telling the story of how Lisabi led his people to freedom from the powerful…

Lanre Osho’s analysis of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s political tactics, as presented in his September 28 column in Kwara Express, paints the governor as a master of quiet strategy. While Osho attempts to credit AbdulRazaq’s “introverted” approach as a game-changer in Kwara politics, there are deeper realities at play that his column glosses over. Yes, silence may be a virtue, but when it comes to governance and building political longevity, silence alone is not the whole story. Osho presents Governor AbdulRazaq as a “master of the game,” outsmarting his opponents by adopting the 48th law of power: “Talk less, let others…

Ibraheem Olasunkanmi Qoseem, a youth corps member serving in Ilesha, Osun State, has successfully trained high school students from five secondary schools as peer educators on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The training sessions, held at First Class High School, Ogedengbe School of Science, Owa-Obokun Agunlejika High School, Ifeoluwa C&S, and Holy Trinity High School, reached over 250 students. Ibraheem explained, “This training is part of my ongoing efforts to localize antimicrobial resistance education. I have visited ten communities in both rural and urban areas to educate residents on the dangers of drug misuse and abuse, and to empower…

The organizers of the #Endbadgovernance protest have formally requested security from the Nigerian Police for their planned demonstration on October 1, 2024. This request was made in a letter addressed to the police, emphasizing the need for adequate protection for participants. The protest, which aims to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, is being coordinated by several groups, including the Education Rights Campaign (ERC), Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), Joint Action Front (JAF), and Pan-African Consciousness Renaissance (PACOR-Nigeria). These groups have united to voice their dissatisfaction with the current administration’s policies, which they claim…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed seven new executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). This announcement was made on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The newly appointed executive directors are: Ayo Adewuyi: Re-appointed as Executive Director, News. Ibrahim Aliyu: Executive Director, Special Duties. Muhammed Fatuhu Mustapha: Executive Director, Administration and Training. Mrs. Apinke Effiong: Executive Director, Finance. Mrs. Tari Taylaur: Executive Director, Programme. Mr. Sadique Musa Omeiza: Executive Director, Engineering. Mrs. Kemi Fashina: Executive Director, Marketing. President Tinubu urged the appointees to leverage their…

Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel, celebrated his 70th birthday in grand style. The event, held at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, saw the revered cleric receiving two Rolls Royce Cullinan cars as gifts. The luxurious vehicles, each valued at over ₦600 million, were part of the numerous gifts and donations he received on this milestone occasion. The celebration was attended by prominent figures, including Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and former President Olusegun Obasanjo. One of the notable gifts included…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has lost his wife, Patience Umo Eno. The news was confirmed by the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement released early Friday morning. Mrs. Patience Umo Eno passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in a hospital, surrounded by her family. The cause of her death has not been disclosed, but it was noted that she had been battling an illness. Governor Eno expressed his deep sorrow over the loss and extended his gratitude to those who have supported his family during this difficult time. He assured…

Adeyanju Deji, the lawyer representing popular Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), has advised Nigerian singer Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, to address Bobrisky directly regarding the mention of his father’s name. This advice comes amidst a controversy involving a leaked audio recording. Adeyanju emphasized that his client, VDM, holds Femi Falana, SAN, in high regard and did not defame him in the video that has been circulating online. According to Adeyanju, VDM was merely questioning the assertions made by Bobrisky in the phone recording. “VDM has a lot of respect for Femi Falana, SAN,…

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish the South West Development Commission, aiming to tackle the environmental, ecological, and developmental challenges in the southwestern region of Nigeria. The bill, which passed its third reading on Thursday, was presented by Senator Kaka Lawan, the chair of the Committee on Special Duties. The commission will focus on addressing infrastructural deficits, ecological problems, and other socio-economic issues in the South West, which includes Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti States. It will receive funds from the federation account and donations from development partners to support its initiatives.…

Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting academic excellence and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by awarding scholarships to students from its host communities. This initiative, now in its 8th edition, aligns with SDG 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. During the recent scholarship award ceremony, students from public schools in Egbin, Ijede, and Ipakan were presented with scholarships covering all school expenses, including tuition, textbooks, and uniforms. The selection process for the scholarships was rigorous, involving verification,…