Yemi Adebisi

1 month ago | independent.ng | Yemi Adebisi

BY IBRAHIM BABANGIDA, PAGES: 207 – 210  “WHAT HAS COME to be known as the Vatsa Coup occurred within the first few months of the administration. It began like first as a series of rumours. I heard through multiple sources that my childhood friend and long-time colleague, General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, was planning to topple our young administration in a coup. At first, I dismissed it as the handiwork of people who were envious of the cordial relationship between Vatsa and me over the years.

2 months ago | independent.ng | Yemi Adebisi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has achieved a significant milestone in combating international fraud. As gathered, the commission has successfully returned a total of $120,548.43 and N70,602,841.46 to victims of fraud from the United States, Spain, and Switzerland.

2 months ago | independent.ng | Yemi Adebisi

The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially begun with the release of the list of candidates vying for the prestigious role of president. AfDB, in a statement, said this was the outcome of a two-day meeting held at the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, by the Steering Committee of the Board of Governors. The candidates cleared to contest for the top position represent a diverse cross-section of Africa’s leadership and development expertise.

2 months ago | independent.ng | Yemi Adebisi

To mark the forthcoming 70th birthday of Dr. Wale Okediran, former National President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) and the current Secretary General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), the Wale Okediran @70 National Poetry Competition has been launched. This competition is open to young and emerging writers aged 25 years or younger. Submission Guidelines include free verse or stanza format with a maximum of 20 lines in English language.

2 months ago | independent.ng | Yemi Adebisi

The General Overseer of Christ Crusaders’ Deliverance Ministries, Akute, Ogun State, Apostle Festus Adewole has appealed to all the children of the Late Madam Ayoola Ashake Olanbiwonninu Williams (aka Iya Olowosokedile) to preserve the good legacies left behind by their mother. Late Madam Williams died peacefully in her sleep on November 1, 2024 and was buried on Friday, January 31, 2025.