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Wole Arisekola, pub­lisher of Ireland-based journal, The Street Journal Magazine, has called on media practitioners in Nigeria to be objective in their reportage and always adhere to the core ethics of the profession.  The highly reputable publisher, who also doubles as Chairman of Association of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (AMPON) made this call in his new year message he personally signed and made available to journalists on Tuesday. In the message tittled "Mogaji Wole Arisekola 2023 New Year Message To Nigerian Journalists", Arisekola admonished journalists to avoid being used by politicians through unprofessional conducts that could manipulate voters to make wrong electoral choices in the forthcoming poll. The message reads: "In my capacity as Chairman of Association of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (AMPON), I say happy new year to all our colleagues, mentees, friends and mentors who are in the business of information dissemination whether in the pr

Nollywood actor, Yomi Gold, has announced separation from his wife, Meenah. The actor made this known via his Instagram page on Tuesday. He revealed that his soon to be ex-wife doesn’t deserve a man like him and will make a loving partner to be a better person. Gold wrote, “Me and meenah decided to go our separate ways..I want all our families and friends, fans to understand. This is no time to judge anyone. ”When love dies in a relationship. No one should force it ..” I want to use this time to thank everyone who has been very concerned and supportive.  "Meenah is a good person.. she doesn’t deserve a man like me. She will make a great and loving partner to a far better person than me. ”I am not perfect.. I will work on myself and be a better person. "This has to be published because we want everyone who knows about us to be aware of our decision. Time will be good again.” Credit: vanguard 

I didn't know Ibadan's famed On Air Personality, Abraham Ogunleye until someone shared a video of his "Eti Oba" programme with me. In that particular edition, Ogunleye sympathized with everyone going through a lot and encouraged them to keep going through it. His words, "and this is for everyone going through one thing or the other at the moment, please keep on going through it. You go still see shege (hardship) self". His standpoint was based on the submission that "everybody would go through a lot" and therefore, no one should expect motivation from anybody.  Of course, very few people would disagree with him. Thanks to the fact that Nigerians by reputation are incurable optimists known to have highly functioning coping mechanisms. The "e go better" spirit is what has been keeping many of them going. Those who would not stretch their endurance any further have however switched to the "já pa" mode by relocating abroad. Who woul

Have you been to Ile-Ogbo in Osun State before? Did you know there is a tree called Idi-Oore in this town? If your answer is no, then let's quicky tell you about the sacred Oore tree and why people of this ancient town don't joke with it. Though the lifespan of Oore tree couldn't be established but history has it that it was located around 1840. The tree is said to be older than the first settlers of the town. In fact a traditionalist, popularly known as 'Baba Awo' in the town, who spoke with this reporter, said Oore tree is symbolic to creation of Ile-Ogbo. The tree, according to him, was discovered following a spiritual consultation with oracle by Prince Kuseela, the only surviving king from the war between Fulani and Ile-Ogbo in 1822. Kuseela was said to have consulted oracle for a new abode after they have lost the battle. It was further revealed that the oracle instructed Kuseela and his entourage to stop where ever they find a tree tied with white cloth. It wa