Nigerian Flag designer, Pa Akinkunmi dies at 87

The designer of the Nigeria’s flag, Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi has died. Pa. Akinkunmi passed away aged 87, with his demise announced via the Facebook account of one of his children, Samuel.   Pa Akinkunmi, a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State, was born on May 10, 1936, but lived in Ibadan until his demise. He […]

Ousted Gabon president Ali Bongo calls for help after coup

Gabon’s ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba has appealed for help, hours after he was put under house arrest by members of his presidential guard in an ongoing coup attempt. Bongo, who confirmed his arrest in a video circulating on social media, called on calls on citizens to “make noise” after the coup attempt. However, people […]

‘No more excuse, passport queues must stop’- Minister of Interior

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged the Nigerian Immigration Service to speed up the process of application and collection of Nigerian passports. The Minister in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary Alao Babatunde said that “Nigerians should not have to queue endlessly to get passports. No, this must stop.”  The minister […]

Ogun Local Government chairmen prostrate, bow to apologize to Governor Abiodun

A viral video on social media has shown local government chairmen in Ogun state prostrating and bowing in an apology to the state governor Dapo Abiodun. The council chairmen in a visit to the Governor at the Ogun state government house, tendered an apology over the allegations made by the Chairman of Ijebu East Local […]

Gabon military officers arrest former President Bongo after coup

The new military rulers in Gabon have announced the arrest of former President Ali Bongo Ondimba and one of his sons on the charges of treason. The military in a statement read on state television, says the 2 men are under house arrest, surrounded by family and doctors. The arrest come few hours after the […]