The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Passes Away @ 85.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II joined his ancestors at 85, according to sources in the Osun State Government House in Osogbo.

A media source gathered that the late Ooni suddenly fell ill shortly Osun summit held at Osogbo, the Osun State capital. He was said to have been flown to a London hospital where he eventually died.

It was learnt that Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has just been briefed on the death of Olubuse II until further details on Oba Sijuwade’s demise.

Tiwa Savage and Tunji Balogun welcome son

The ace artist, Tiwa Savage and her hubby, Teebillz welcomed their first child, a baby boy today 22nd July, 2015. She gave birth at St Mary's Hospital in London.

Heartiest congratulations to them! 

Taiwo Aromokun marks her twin baby boys @2

The popular Nollywood Actress, Taiwo Aromokun celebrates her twin baby boys Jaden & Jamie who turn 2 on 20^th July, 2015. Happy birthday to the adorable twins!

President Buhari Replaces the Service Chiefs

The sacked service Chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved the service chiefs of their appointments and replaced them with new appointees.

The sacked service Chiefs include: the National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, the Chief of Defence staff, Alex Badeh and the heads of the army, air force and navy namely:  Kenneth Minimah, Adesola Amosu and Usman Jibrin.

The Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka clocks 81

Happy Birthday, the Colossus!

Photos from Royal baby’s Naming Ceremony

Official photos released from the naming of Princess Charlotte, daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton which held at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in the Queen's Sandringham Estate in England on 5^th July, 2015.

Unknown Gunmen slain Iyaloja of Ijebu Ode

Around Six unknown gunmen reportedly stormed Iyaloja-General of Ijebuland, Alhaja Sadia Elewuju’s home in Ijebu Ode Ogun state yesterday July 8^th and shot her at close range.  Alhaja Elewuju was said to have been attacked around 4pm am when her suspected assailants invaded her Itorin – Sabo home, Ijebu – Ode, shooting and also inflicting severe machete cuts on her before leaving the octogenerian in a pool of blood. Family sources say the octogenarian died while she was being rushed to the hospital. She was 82 years old.

New Deji of Akure Installed

The Ondo State capital, Akure was literally gloomy on Wednesday 8th July, 2015, as the new traditional ruler of the town, the Deji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi ascended the throne as the 48th King (Deji of Akure). He succeeded Oba Adebiyi Adesida who joined his ancestors barely three years ago. The installation went through a month traditional rites.

All shops in the metropolis were shut throughout yesterday in honour of the new King. The State Government presented the instrument of appointment and staff of office to him on 8th June, 2015 after all the kingmakers unanimously selected him; a move said to be unprecedented in the 120 years of the ancient town.

UI Premier Varsities in Nigeria, 8th in Africa

The University of Ibadan (UI) has been ranked best in Nigeria and eighth in Africa in the 2015 rating of 1,447 African universities and higher institutions, using research publications and citations from 2010 to 2014, as well as visibility on the Internet.

According to the ranking, South African institutions dominate the top 10, with the University of Cape Town leading with total influence factor (TIF) of 45.02, followed by Cairo University (43.43) and the University of Pretoria (43.35).