Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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State governors across Nigeria have urged citizens to embrace unity, peace, patriotism and democratic values as the country commemorates the 2026 Democracy Day anniversary, paying tribute to the sacrifices of the heroes of the June 12 struggle. In separate Democracy Day messages, the governors described June 12 as a symbol of courage, freedom and…
Schools in some parts of the country closed early on Wednesday as fears of bandit attacks spread. The schools were hurriedly shut down following an attack by bandits on the UBE Secondary/Primary School, Iluke, Kogi State and a threat of possible invasion at learning centres in Edo and Niger States. This is happening a few…
Almost a month after terrorists attacked three schools in Oyo State, abducting no fewer than 40 pupils, alongside teachers, they again struck at Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State yesterday, killing a vice principal and two others, as well as kidnapping three students who were about to write WAEC examination. The…
Family, friends, colleagues and admirers from across the entertainment industry have gathered in Lagos to honour the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, paying glowing tributes to a man many described as loving, kind-hearted and deeply devoted to God. The emotional gathering on Wednesday attracted prominent figures from the entertainment industry, government circles and the Christian…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido on Wednesday drew global attention to the plight of the abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers by wearing a jacket bearing their names during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles. The Grammy-nominated artist performed alongside America Foster; Major Lazer, the electronic music group founded…
The World Cup isn’t only about football: FIFA is drawing on music stars to elevate the competition into a global cultural event, broadening its reach beyond sports fans. From world-famous artists performing at the opening ceremonies to an unprecedented Super Bowl-style halftime show during the final, here is what to expect. A musical opening…
A coalition of civil society organisations, labour unions, youth groups, community associations and prominent activists has declared June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, a day of nationwide protest over worsening insecurity, economic hardship and deteriorating living conditions across the country. The coalition, led by human rights lawyer Femi Falana, announced the planned mass action in…
The short play Bella Napoli by Steve Gold (USA) is the winner of the second annual Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature. The 2025 prize accepted scripts for ten-to-fifteen-minute stage plays. In total, 266 entries were received from 23 countries. The winner was announced by Ugandan poet Carolyne ‘Afroetry’ Acen, on 30 May 2026, at the Asian Literary Festival in…
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) is celebrating the country’s official Democracy Day, June 12, by supporting Kalakiri, the latest Nigerian movie with the theme: ‘Celebration of Democracy and National Unity’. The UNA’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Dayo Olawuyi, in a statement, said that the airline was partnering with the producers of the film as a reminder…
The police have dismissed reports that hoodlums attacked schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata communities in Niger State, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence of any attack.…
