The Oyo State Police Command has busted a syndicate that specialized in exhuming buried corpses and selling their body parts for ritual purposes, in Ibadan.   Spokesperson of the command, CSP Osifeso Adewale, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, March 21, 2025, said police operatives arrested two members of the syndicate, Ridwan…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that at least 8,938 migrants lost their lives on migratory routes worldwide in 2024, making it the deadliest year on record. Deputy Director General for Operations at IOM, Ugochi Daniels, described the alarming death toll as unacceptable, highlighting a continuous rise in migrant fatalities over the past…
If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, her reimagined classic, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), is a must-have addition to your collection. Not only does this album bring a fresh perspective to the songs that defined a generation, but it’s currently available at a 15% discount on Amazon, making today the perfect day to make a purchase. Released…
The Yoruba prostrate before elders, the Igbo emphasize communal leadership through age grades, and the Hausa uphold hierarchical respect within the emirate system; In many African societies, respect for elders is not just a virtue but a cultural obligation and fundamental value. From the Yoruba’s deep-rooted “omoluabi” principles to the Igbo’s reverence for “ndi ichie”…
Music artist Naira Marley testified on Friday before a Magistrate Court in Ikorodu in the ongoing Coroner’s inquest into the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.  Appearing virtually before Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, Naira Marley stated that Mohbad was signed to his record label, Marlian Records, under a contract to produce four albums….
Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has urged his people to combat misinformation that portrays Africa in a negative light. During a visit to the Central Plateau region in the capital, Ouagadougou, he reaffirmed his opposition to Western influence in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso. He stated that imperialist powers aim to create chaos…
