Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Twin man-made crises are steadily unsettling the Igbo traditional institution in the South-East and the diaspora. LAWRENCE NJOKU reports that these royal crises have added to the many problems afflicting the Igbo nation at home and abroad. On March 1, this year, gunmen abducted from a church, and killed the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local…
Apple has revealed Siri AI, a new version of its digital assistant, alongside the next generation of Apple Intelligence as part of its upcoming software releases, which include iOS 27. The company disclosed the innovation in a post on its website on Monday as part of the outcome of its Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 held…
Nigerian rapper and entertainer Folarin Falana, known professionally as Falz, has released the official music video for his single Omoge, weeks after the song first arrived on streaming platforms. Released on 20 March, Omoge takes its title and rhythm from a Sir Shina Peters sample, the juju legend whose 1989 album Ace (Afro-Juju Series 1)…
The critical role of cooperatives has been described as not merely a social or savings organisation but strategic economic institutions capable of driving business growth and ensuring that members’ products and services effectively meet market demands. This was the submission of the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka, in a keynote address…
The global push for African diaspora recognition reached a new milestone as UK Member of Parliament, Dame Chi Onwurah; international entrepreneur, Dr. Rex Tonye Idaminabo and entertainment mogul Dr. King Smade were conferred with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the historic maiden edition of AFRIBALL in the United Kingdom. The high-profile event, held under the theme…
COOPERATIVES DRIVE BUSINESS GROWTH, MEET MARKET DEMANDS – OGUN HOS The critical role of cooperatives has been described as not merely a social or savings organisation but strategic economic institutions capable of driving business growth and ensuring that members’ products and services effectively meet market demands. This was the submission of the Ogun State Head…
Weeks after the controversy involving broadcaster Frank Edoho, his former wife Sandra Onyenucheya and singer Chike dominated social media conversations, a viral clip from one of the singer’s recent performances has generated fresh debate online. Chike was among the guest performers at comedian Funny Bone’s comedy show, ‘Half Man, Half Amazing’, held on Sunday at…
Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has earned a UK Silver certification for her single “Bloody Samaritan”. The certification was awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom. The song, released in 2021, is part of her debut album 19 and dangerous under mavin records. Other Nigerian artistes who…
Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Bayelsa State’s representative, has emerged as the winner of the Miss World Nigeria 2026 pageant. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that she edged out 20 finalists to clinch the highly coveted crown at the pageant’s grand finale held over the weekend in Lagos. The competition, themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose,” included contestants…
THE GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN LED ADMINISTRATION WILL CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG ATHLETES TO BE A GOOD AMBASSADORS OF THE STATE AND SUPPORT THEIR ACADEMIC CAREERS. THE COMMISSIONER FOR SPORTS DEVELOPMENT HONOURABLE WASIU ISIAKA MADE THIS KNOWN AT THE FIRST 3 AND 10KM MARATHON RACE WHICH TOOK-OFF IN SAGAMU AND ENDED IN IPERU THIS SATURDAY. HONOURABLE…
