Brig. Gen. Benjamin Adekunle, the Black Scorpion, Dies at 78

The ‘civil war’ veteran, popularly known as the ‘Black Scorpion,’ Brig.-Gen Benjamin Adekunle (rtd.) died on Saturday morning in Lagos at the age of 78, according to his wife, Folake.

Adekunle, an active player in the Nigerian Civil War, who was compulsorily retired from the Nigerian Army in 1974, was the first to lead the famous 3rd Marine Commando during the war between the Nigerian Government and the self-declared Republic of Biafra. The civil war that lasted three year, started in July 1967 and which the military unit eventually spearheaded its end in January 1970.

National Women Summit in Ibadan, Oyo State

The Nigerian First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, is expected to join other women in Ibadan, Oyo State capital tomorrow for the opening ceremony of the National Women Summit.

This was briefed by the Oyo State First Lady, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, that dignitaries expected to grace the opening ceremony of the summit include Nigerian First Lady, Patience Goodluck Jonathan, alongside the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Zainab Maina, wives of the South-West state governors, as well as human rights activist, Dr Joe Odumakin.

Doctors Condemned 22 Sept Schools Resumption, Ebola Should Be Given Time – NMA

Doctors throughout the federation have condemned the Federal Government decision on schools’ resumption date scheduled for 22^nd Sept instead of 12^th October. The sector through its governing body, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), said that all schools ought to remain shut till all those under surveillance for the Ebola Virus Disease in the country are certified free of the virus.

IBEDC, Electricity Has Come to Stay in Ibadan

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has at last restored power supply in Ibadan outskirts as it commissioned the rehabilitated 2X15MVA, 33/11KVA Substation at Akanran Road, Olorunsogo, Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The rehabilitated sub-station, with two 15MVA injections, distributes power to the local government and other communities from five local government areas in Ibadan.

Ooni’s Mother-in-Law Buried (Photos)

Olori Oladunni Sijuwade, the wife of the Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, the Ooni of Ife buried her mother.

Schools to Resume Sept 22 not October 13 – FG

The Federal Government has issued new resumption date for both public and private schools nationwide to be Monday, 22^nd September, 2014 after it had earlier set 13^th October, 2014 as resumption date due to expectation of the government to have overcome Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country nationwide.

The Oyo Kingdom, Alaafin and His Wives on Shopping Spree in London (Photos)

On the 76^th royal birthday of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, the King embarked on picnic to London with his wives. On shopping spree, the King was spotted at Westfield Mall in London with his wives and rendered on-lookers special attention for his kingy touches with the wives in the world-class city.  Nigerians who knew the King ofcourse quickly rush to make obeisance to him and the wives while some non-natives went to snap picture with Royalty.

Alaafin Celebrates 76th with His Wives

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi clocked 76 on Sunday August 31st and celebrated with his wives, children, close friends and other family members in London.

Omolola Onasanya Gives Hand to Her Husband (Photos)

The daughter of the Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Omolola Bisi Onasanya just gave her hand to her better-half, Olusola Oladunjoye, son of Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Barr. (Mrs.) Olayinka Oladunjoye.