Author: Tunde Akingbondere
PROLOGUE THE BIRTH OF A WARRIOR In the quiet hills of Du, in the quiet surburbs of Plateau State, a child was born on the 13th of March, 1944. On this day in 2025, that young boy turned 81. The winds of destiny had blown softly that morning, carrying with them the whispers of unannounced greatness. Little did the world know that this little baby, a retired German, US and Nigerian-trained Air Commodore and former Military Governor of old Benue and Gongola states (the latter now Adamawa and Taraba State), Sen Jonah David Jang, CON, would one day carve his name in…
Nice Linus, a 300-level student of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, has pressed the litigation option after being allegedly disqualified by the Deputy Registrar (Students), Mr. T.I. Musa. The Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday, 19th March 2025, gave its blessings to an ex-parte application for the suspension of the disqualification slammed on Nice Linus as a member and majority leader of the Students’ Representative Council, University of Ibadan, until the completion of the court hearing on the matter. The case, with suit number FHC/IB/CS/23/2025, came up for hearing on Wednesday, 19th March 2025, in a court presided…
A viciously violent mob in Edo State has committed more than ten people to burning fire after accusing them of being kidnappers. The incident took place in Uromi, where the victims who were reportedly hunters were stopped for a routine search by local vigilantes while travelling from Rivers State to Kano. In the course of the search, weapons including guns and machetes were discovered, as well as a dog and other personal belongings. Residents who suspected them to be kidnappers, raised alarm about the situation, thereby leading to a brutal attack. The mob overpowered the suspects, setting them on fire…
The House of Representatives has on Thursday acceleratedly passed for second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria. The bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, proposes amendments to the 1999 Constitution to amend eligibility requirements for these key political positions. The bill says: Presidential and gubernatorial candidates must not be older than 60 years at the time of contesting. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in their chosen field of study. The bill specifically amends Section 131 of the constitution to introduce…
Ishaku Abbo, a Senator from Adamawa State has described the present Senate under the leadership of Senator Godwill Akpabio as “nothing but a unit operating under the presidency.” Abbo, who addressed journalists on Tuesday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital revealed that the Senate has been reduced to a gossip easteinblog. “How can a senator stand up in the hallowed chamber of the Senate and start reading his private chat between him and Senator Natasha? It is a shame,” he said. He added, “It pains me to speak ill of an organisation that brought me to national limelight, but I…
A popular but young entertaining sensation, Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) has lost no fewer than 500,000 followers on TikTok and 400, 000 on Instagram for cautioning Nigerians against participating in the ongoing rant on the social media for 30 days. A follower who reneged by unfollowing him on social media platforms, saud: “People got hurt, things are slow, the youths are trying to speak up and you decide to tell them to stop ranting cus you are fine? Making money and buying houses and cars? “We just hope he learns faster and stop talking carelessly. He is too young to say…
Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away at the age of 42. Reports filtering in confirm that she gave up the ghost in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, in the United Kingdom. Until her tragic passing, Bisola was the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu. The news of her departure was confirmed by Bolaji Tunji, a former aide to the late governor, who stated briefly, “Yes, it has been confirmed.” Bisola is the spouse to Kolapo Kola-Daisi and was reknowned for…
A mass protest against the alleged fake promises of Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa has broken out in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. A viral video discovered by our correspondent reveals how a large population of students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) confronted armed soldiers who were mobilized to the protest barricades, insisting that they vacate the premises. The protest which had students blocking the popular A-Division Roundabout is capable of shutting down economic activities in the capital city except if the government decides to hearken to their demands. The students had in an…
The dancer in Lucky Ayedatiwa did not become public knowledge until he rode on the back of the judiciary to emerge as Ondo State’s Acting Governor and recently Governor. Ayedatiwa used to be the gentle taciturn who was mostly seen but not heard in the political firmament of the State. The dancer in him became public knowledge thereafter and shocked the world. I continue to ask why the world is surprised at a man who is exploring his talents in the grandeur of public office and amidst the excitement of glittering buildings and vehicles whose ambience can literally make you…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, has on Wednesday, announced that it has written the Senator representing Kogi State central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over a recall process against her. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee at INEC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. INEC revealed how it has received additional details containing phone numbers, emails of petitioners who want the recall of the senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission further stated that the next step is to scrutinise the details provided by the petitioners of Senator Natasha’s recall. “Further to the statement issued yesterday, Tuesday 25th March…