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To survive Online challenge, media should embrace plural journalism, says Adedayo

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Dr. Festus Adedayo is a political communication scholar, author and lawyer. He was a media adviser to two executive governors. In this interview with ROTIMI AGBOLUAJE of The Guardian Newspapers, he spoke on the challenges facing media in Nigeria today.   How can the media industry produce quality hands for this generation?   IT’S distressing when you look at the media industry. At the time we got into journalism, our predecessors told us that we didn’t meet the industry at its prime. Even the one we met was such that…

Obituary:Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III: The Renowned Boxer who Became Longest-serving Alaafin By Kabir Akintayo

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After a brief illness at the ripe age of 83, and as the longest-serving Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has finally joined his ancestors   The Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, was where Oba Adeyemi III, unarguably the most powerful monarch in Yoruba Land, breathed his last, late Friday, April 22, 2022.   Popularly known as ‘IKU BABA YEYE’ meaning ‘The One Who Can Command Death’, the departed Alaafin who reigned for 52 years, was born on October 15, 1938 into the…

Yoruba Traitors Against Tinubu’s Presidential ambition totally unveiled – Yoruba E Ro’nu

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In this era of political rumor mongering, it is gaining currency that a repeat of what the Yorubas know how to do best – BETRAYAL, is in the offing! Who would have expected Yemi Osinbajo to have the audacity to contest against the man who God used to elevate him to the apex of political Eminence ? Yemi was a brilliant Professor of law, no doubt. Tinubu, good at identifying egg heads to man political positions, brought him from a poor position of a Law Lecturer at the University of…

CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE ALAAFIN OF THE OYO EMPIRE (c.1210 to date) by Ayomide Akinbode and Ayo Ojeniyi

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The Alaafin was an absolute king; his word was law. He had the power of life and death. He’s iku baba yeye, alase ekeji orisa (the almighty, the ruler and companion of the gods). In the actual working of the government, however, the Alaafin was an absolute monarch. He governed in conjunction with a council of state known as Oyo Mesi . Below are the kings who had ruled one of the greatest empires in history. c.1210– ORANYAN (Oranmiyan) Oyo-Ile was founded. Oranmiyan was the first king and the founder…

Major Reasons Why so many People fall Prey to Online Scams and How to avoid falling Victim !

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Scam is simply defined as an illegitimate or deceptive plan of making money, particularly by tricking unsuspecting victims e.g. individuals, companies or organisations.   With the advancement of technology, particularly the invention of high tech devices everywhere e.g. smartphones and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices, there is no doubt that we now live in an age where almost anything seems possible, good, easy, cheap and available. The scammers are aware of this development and they are also taking advantage of the situation to trick unsuspecting victims to giving their…

CBN Omission,DMB’s Errant on Cryptocurrency By Adefolarin A. Olamilekan

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Humanity will continue to live in appreciation of Information Communication Technology (ICI) as Fourth Revolution.That demarcate us from from,Slavery, Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions respectively. Reason been that,it is one of the great wonders that happened to Mankind. Bringing so much demostrated changes with value additions to life. Fundamentally, ICT has gone beyond just information and telecommunication to varieties of innovation in various aspects has demand by human needs. Chiefly, significant breakthrough in telemedicine,creative engineering,drone aviation and virtual education are attributed to ICT. Not to forget, It role in aiding economy…

10 IVM Car Tips and Maintenance

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Cars are now necessities for human beings. Cars do play important roles in our lives day by day, hence the usage of cars has largely increased. However, owning a car is one thing, driving it is another thing, maintaining it is a different thing altogether. Most car owners believe that car maintenance should be left for mechanics hence the minutest tips they should know eludes them. One can drive a car for more than 5 years and give it good maintenance with a look that convinces people that the car…

Poland stands with Ukraine- the Spirit of Polish solidarity reborn

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Ukraine In Crisis   This February Europe witnessed an unprecedented and unprovoked military attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine. In the wake of the unjustified invasion, Poland, who is Ukraine’s next door neighbor, immediately extended a helping hand to a friendly nation in need. Since February 24, Poland opened its borders to over 2 million people fleeing Ukraine from the Russian aggression. Although most refugees are obviously Ukrainian, there are also thousands of third country nationals who found shelter in Poland. Polish authorities let in everyone irrespective of nationality,…

Early Warning Signs And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer

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Breast cancer is most often associated with having a breast lump. However, your symptoms may vary depending on your specific type of breast cancer. While it’s true that many breast cancer patients have a lump, not all of them will. So it’s important to know the other signs and symptoms.   In general, the body produces certain warning signs. The most common is the breast lump, which may be located anywhere along your chest wall to under your armpit. You may have nipple bleeding or discharge, as well as related…

Cucumber Health Benefits: 7 Reasons You Should Eat Cucumbers Daily

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Cucumbers have a mild, refreshing taste and a high water content. They can help relieve dehydration and are pleasant to eat in hot weather. People eat cucumber as a savoury food, but it is a fruit. It also features in some beauty products. The cucumber is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Other members of the family include squash and different kinds of melon, including bitter melon. Cucumbers provide various nutrients but are low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. People in India have grown cucumbers Trusted Source for food…