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The founding father of Yoruba, Oduduwa was never last born to the Igbos as claimed by Ohaneze Indigbo' - Oluwo of Iwoland says

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The Oluwo of Iwoland, Emeror Telu has said 'Oduduwa' was never last born of any Igbo Prince saying, "place the two cultures side by side in greetings, communication, language, clothing, idols, dancing, wedding etc,one needs no teacher to tell you there are clear distinction. We only must respect the nation that binds us together, Nigeria" He said this in a bid to lay the controversy of Yoruba-Igbo ties to rest, Oluwo of Iwoland said the founding father of Yoruba, Oduduwa was never last born to the Igbos prince as claimed by Ohaneze Indigbo. Oluwo described the claim as unfounded, false and misleading to the stalwarts of history, beseeching Igbo community to further their research on the adventure of their own Odudunwa rather than demeaning the status of Yoruba rallying point. "Yoruba nation was founded by Oduduwa. Oduduwa brought the first civilization which is the crown. Oduduwa demonstrated an unequalled leadership, shrewd, peculiar, unparalleled, unmatched...

EFCC Arrested 11 internet fraudsters in Ibadan

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as 'Yahoo-Yahoo Boys'. .. They were arrested on Wednesday, April 3, 2019... Six of the suspects were arrested at Ologunerun, a suburb in Ibadan, Oyo State. The other five were picked up at a location in Ijebu-Remo, Ogun State... Those from Ibadan are: Akinbinu Akinfemi, Wasiu Adeyemi, Idowu Samson, Tijani Usman, Saheed Eniafe and Adeyi Victor... Benson Gospel, Abdulazeez Gafar, Agbumabiwon Abiodun, Abayomi Awotedu, and Bukayo Abiodun were apprehended at Ijebu Remo... The arrest of the suspects who are aged between 17 and 29 years, was occasioned by petitions from their neighbours, detailing their alleged fraudulent activities... The alleged acts include love scam and other forms of internet fraud through which they obtain money from unsuspecting victims...Items recovered from them include laptop computers, mobile phones and several document...

Nollywood actor John Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu is down with severe stroke

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e-NIGERIA can report authoritatively. The Nkanu, Enugu-born actor who is loved for his comics in movies and stand-up comedy, according to a close family source, was hit by a mysterious stroke shortly after he returned from his trip to Owerri. The source also confirmed that Mr Ibu is currently being taken care of by an undisclosed herbalist and is responding to treatment. Confirming the story to e-NIGERIA! reporter, Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN President Emeka Rollas said: “I am aware that Mr Ibu is truly down with stroke, but he is fast recovering and need more of our prayers right now.” John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu is a Nigerian actor and comedian. Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His humorous acting is often characterised by stupidity, hilarious imbecility and a sharp disconnection from reality. He is aged