Broking House Legacy: Barbara Johnson, Cofounder of Femi Johnson & Co, Laid to Rest in London
Femi Ashekun/ Mrs. Barbara Johnson, a name intertwined with the legacy of Ibadan’s famed Broking House and the illustrious insurance…
The National Theatre and the Cultural Strangulation of Nigeria’s Creative Sector
By Adeniran Makinde, fta The National Theatre of Nigeria, an iconic cultural landmark, was conceived as the heart of artistic…
Gene Hackman, Wife’s Cause of Death Revealed
Femi Ashekun/ On February 26, 2025, renowned actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 65, were…
Mabel Segun, Famous Author of ‘My Father’s Daughter,’ Dies at 95
Matilda Omonaiye/ Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun, renowned writer, broadcaster, poet, and sportswoman, passed away yesterday, just days after celebrating her…
Hollywood Legend, Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead in Their Home
Femi Ashekun/ Gene Hackman, the celebrated Hollywood actor known for his iconic roles in “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” has…
Roberta Flack, Whose Song ‘Killed Us Softly,’ Dies at 88
Segun Atanda/ Roberta Flack, the legendary singer whose voice defined a generation with hits like Killing Me Softly With His…
A Journey in Service: IBB, Nigeria’s Political Chessmaster Reflects on Power, Regret, and Legacy
By Segun Atanda/ Few figures in Nigeria’s history evoke as much debate as General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). As military…
Appeal Court Affirms Oba Ghandi Olaoye as Soun of Ogbomoso
Segun Atanda/ The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has upheld the selection and installation of Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye…
Video: Late Pa Ayo Adebanjo Rehearses Own Death Announcement
Femi Ashekun/ A video has emerged showing the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, rehearsing his own death announcement with…
Salesgirl who Accused Actress, Liz Anjorin, Husband of Ritual Killings Remanded in Prison
Femi Ashekun/ A 23-year-old salesgirl, Nifemi Friday, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Facility by an Eti-Osa Chief Magistrate’s Court…