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IJAN-DAY WILL BE UNIQUE – Committee

— Onijan of Ijanland By Dare Daramola As the clock ticks and the days draw nearer, the egg-heads and pillars vested with the responsibility of organizing a great event tagged Ijan-Day 2025, have expressed unequivocally their determination to ensure a unique and spectacular celebration between Monday 10th to Saturday 15th November 2025. Information from the Central and Sub Committees during the week gave clear indications… []

Hearkening To Awujale’s Eternal Warning To Ijebu Kingmakers: Choose Capability, Credibility Over Wealth for The Sake of Ijebu Land’s Future

— Late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona By St. Johnson Adegboyega As the preparation towards the process of selecting the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, it is important that we flashback and recall when the departed Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, issued a poignant warning to kingmakers, cautioning them against selecting a successor based on wealth rather than capability. This advice came as… []

Tension In FCT As Gunmen Kill Veterinary Doctor, Abduct Three Children

— Late Ifeanyi Ogbu By Adeola Idris An Abuja based and renowned veterinary doctor, Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu who was the former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), FCT chapter, has been murdered in Abuja. Armed men we gathered invaded his residence in Kubwa, abducted him alongside his three children, and later dumped his body by the roadside. His children are still missing as… []

“Ifako-Ijaiye LG Is Committed To Making Lives Better For Residents ” – Hon. Jelili Adetunji Says As He Picks Metropolix Award

— Hon. Jelili Mudasiru Adetunji  By Bunmi Onakan Councillor representing Ward ‘A’ at Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, Hon. Jelili Mudasiru Adetunji has expressed his gratitude to his fans especially the electorates who deemed it fit to vote for him during last local government elections held in Lagos State. The amiable politician said this during the official visit of the Metropolix Magazine & Online crew to present… []

Oluwo Ex-queen, Chanel Clears The Air On Oluwo, Ooni Alleged Dispute

— Ooni, Oluwo By St. Johnson Adegboyega Six months after accusing the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of betrayal and conspiracy, the Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has also levelled fresh allegations against the highly revered monarch, this time involving his ex-wife, Chanel Chin. Chanel Chin has come out to clear the airs five years after her separation from Oluwo of Iwo. In her statement,… []

Real Reason Oba Ewuare Cautioned Tinubu’s Daughter Over Iyaloja Title

— Oba Ewuare, Folashade Tinubu By Adeola Idris During her recent visit to the palace of Benin Monarch, Iyaloja General, Mrs Folashade Ojo-Tinubu was cautioned by Oba Ewuare that the concept of ‘Iyaloja’ title is not known to Benin culture. The monarch stated this on Tuesday when Ojo-Tinubu who is the Iyaloja-General of market women associations in Nigeria, paid him homage in his palace.Nigerian Culture… []

2027: Renowned Prophet Releases Fresh Revelation On FCT Minister, Wike

 —President Tinubu, Prophet Bisi Olujobi, Nyesom Wike By Bunmi Onakan As 2027 general election is fast approaching, a groundbreaking prophecy has been released on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. This prophesy has sparked widespread interest and speculation regarding the future political landscape and governance of the FCT. The prophecy according to the popular prophet, Bisi Olujobi who is General Overseer of Wisdom Church… []

I’m Vindicated, Says Onasanya as Court Throws Out Loan Controversy Case

–– Olabisi Onasanya By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Group Managing Director of FirstBank Nigeria, Dr Olabisi Onasanya, has said he is now vindicated after the Federal High Court in Lagos struck out the controversial loan-related case involving his name. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 struck out the case after the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial… []

Fraud Allegations: EFCC withdraws fraud charges against Otudeko, Onasanya

— Oba Otudeko, Olabisi Onasanya By St. Johnson Adegboyega Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday struck out fraud charges filed against prominent businessman, Chief Oba Otudeko, and former Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Olabisi Onasanya, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The 13-count charge was dismissed after the EFCC formally withdrew it, following an out-of-court… []

Former Lagos Governor Raji Fashola Gets International Appointment

— Fashola By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria (RTSL Nigeria), an international public health organization. The appointment was announced on Friday by RTSL Nigeria, a health-focused body working to prevent cardiovascular diseases and epidemics. The group, which opened an… []

Telcos Confirm SIM Swap Resumption After NIMC-linked Disruption 

By Muyiwa Akinola Telecommunications operators have confirmed the resumption of SIM swap services following recent disruptions that affected millions of subscribers across Nigeria. MTN and Airtel both announced the update on Sunday, attributing the initial service delays to issues related to access to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)’s verification platform. In a post shared via its MTN Nigeria Support account on X, the company… []

Katsina Gov., Umaru Radda Hospitalized after Road Accident

–– Gov. Dikko Umaru Radda By St. Johnson Adegboyega Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State was involved in a minor road accident on the evening of Sunday, July 20, while returning from Daura along the Daura–Katsina Road. The governor had been in Daura to pay respects at the residence of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari and receive condolences. According to a statement from… []

Gamsole Founder Abiola Olaniran Dies At 36

–– Late Abiola Olaniran By Muyiwa Akinola Abiola Olaniran, a leading voice in Africa’s mobile gaming revolution and an early backer of the continent’s digital media startups, died on Wednesday, July 16. He was 36. Although details on the cause of death are unclear, he was buried the same day in a private ceremony, according to circulating reports. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University and… []

Ex-Senate President Regains Disputed Plot of Land In Abuja After 24-year Legal Battle

— Former Senate President, Ameh Ebute By Muyiwa Akinola Former Senate President, Ameh Ebute, has been declared as the lawful owner of a disputed plot of land in the Wuye District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, presided over by Justice Maryanne Anenih delivered the judgement yesterday after 25 years of legal battle. Justice Anenih voided the action… []

Destiny Etiko, Tunde Ednut, Israel DMW Knock Gov. Okpebholo Over Threat To Restrict Obi From Entering Edo State

— Peter Obi, Gov. Okpebholo By St. Johnson Adegboyega Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ignited controversy after issuing a stern caution to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, warning him against entering Edo State without seeking prior approval from his office. Speaking at a political gathering—widely shared in new clip on social media—Governor Okpebholo stated that he would not guarantee Obi’s security unless he officially… []

Olubadan’s Death: How Ladoja May Become Next Monanach

–– Senator Rashidi Ladoja By St. Johnson Adegboyega Following the death of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, all eyes have now turned to former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, who is next in line to ascend the ancient throne. Oba Olakulehin passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, just two days after marking his birthday… []

MultiChoice In Multiple Crisis, Loses 1.4 million Subscribers In Two Years Amid DStv Price Increment, Now Battle For Relevance

African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group is now navigating its most turbulent period in years. Facing major financial setbacks, subscriber losses, and an evolving digital market, the company has taken a string of defensive actions — from cutting decoder prices to shifting focus toward streaming. But do these moves signal a turnaround or deeper distress? Below is a breakdown of the key developments. Decoder Price Cut:… []

Ekiti Born Businessman, Adebola Fasola Plans Big For Father’s Burial

— Late Pa David Fanikun Fasola  By St. Johnson Adegboyega  It’s going to be a convergence of top business associates, family and most importantly the ’93 class of Ifaki Grammar School, Ifaki-Ekiti as one of their own, Adebola Fasola who is Lagos based businessman will be giving his late father a befitting burial come July 26th in his homestead in Ifaki-Ekiti. Speaking with Metropolix Online… []

Benue Again: Suspected Herdsmen Launch Attack In Former Governor Ortom’s Hometown

— Herdsmen with arms (file photo) By Bunmi Onakan Two farmers, Nensha Adeor and Kator Gbenge, have sustained serious injuries following an attack by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen in Adeor settlement, Ndzorov Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred in the hometown of former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. According to local sources, the incident happened when the victims attempted… []

Gunmen Abduct Bride-To-Be, Kill Her Brother Hours To Her Wedding

— Gunmen (file photo) By Adeola Idris One Chibueze Franklin Joseph, had travelled from Owerri to attend her sister’s wedding ceremony and was accompanying his sister to the church when the unfortunate happened. What came like unbelievably devastating development happened when some gunmen have killed a 27-year-old man and abducted his sister, Uzoamaka Joseph Aliu, just hours before her wedding in Abia State. The incident… []