Tag: Baba Ijebu

Despite mother’s opposition, Obasanjo’s son weds ‘Baba Ijebu’s’ daughter (PHOTOS)

by Azeez Adeniyi The son of former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo and daughter of Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu, had their traditional marriage on Thursday, despite opposition by…

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SPECIAL REPORT: Nigerians are making a big bet

by Mazi Emeka The Bet9ja betting shop at Ojuelegba bus stop, Surulere, Lagos is a relatively small space made even smaller by the large number of people crammed into it.…

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Baba Ijebu has taken our housewives! Premier lotto attracts as much women as men || We investigate

by Kolapo Olapoju Between the irresistible allure of 'Telemundo and addictive pull of 'Baba Ijebu, several Nigerian housewives seem to have found the perfect blend of activities to make their…

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“She went to play Baba-Ijebu” | Kids almost roast to death because Mummy is a gambler

by Kolapo Olapoju Three children almost died from a fire outbreak in their home, after their mother locked them up in the apartment and went to play a midday lottery.…

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Demola Rewaju: What has God got to do with Arsenal, Baba Ijebu & gambling? (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju I have never met anyone who became rich through gambling except in games where skill counts. Even in ludo, you need a bit of luck if you…

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Tafa Osisiye: Lagos is all about ‘chances’ (30 Days of Lagos)

by Tafa Osisiye Our red machine –unrivalled in its ugliness- might have originated from our betting colonialist but it has a uniquely Nigerian name: Baba Ijebu. Lagos is about chances. Or,…

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Just her (bad) luck: Woman steals employer’s N1.9m to play the lottery (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Adenike Owolope has been arraigned before an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State for allegedly spending her employer's money on playing the lottery known as Baba Ijebu. The…

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