By Adenike Olowe A distinguished Legal Practitioner, Arbitrator, Mediator, and Chairman of Technology Essentials Limited, Mr. Adebowale Owolabi Olufeko, LL.B (Hons), BL, LL.M (Soton), FCIArb, FIBA, FICIArb, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Stool of the Awujalẹ of Ijebuland, one of the most revered and ancient traditional thrones in Yorubaland. In a…
By Adenike Olowe The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) turned the spotlight on Excellence, Culture, and Community Service at its grand event tagged “Asale Asa — Journaliganza Nite.” The colourful ceremony, which marked the Grand Finale of the 2025 NUJ Press Week, brought together Journalists, Government Officials, Media Executives, and…
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has accepted the renaming of Nigeria’s National Theatre, Lagos, despite admitting he initially had “mixed feelings” about the honour. The theatre, now officially known as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, was unveiled on Thursday after extensive renovation. The 90-year-old playwright said his position shifted because of…
By Global Mirror News Special Feature Desk The drums of Ibadan never lie. When the royal bata drums echoed through the ancient city on Friday 26th September 2025, the rhythm carried more than sound—it carried history, destiny, and fulfillment. On that day, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, a man who had walked the twin paths…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has commenced his annual seven-day seclusion as part of the 2025 Olojo Festival, offering prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, and prosperity. The Olojo Festival, celebrated in Ile-Ife, Osun State, is one of the oldest and most significant cultural events in Yoruba history. It is dedicated…
