Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
Category
437 posts in this category.
Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has unveiled the official visual for his latest song, ‘Blue Fire’, featuring his wife, Simi. The announcement, shared across his social media platforms, has excited fans who have long admired the couple’s musical chemistry. The visualiser features captivating visuals that complement the song’s emotional and artistic themes. READ ALSO:Adekunle Gold To…
One Friday in June, Opeyemi Adeleye, a final-year Accounting student at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), wore a white shirt that her friends had defaced with marker inscriptions as she smiled brightly and posed for photos. Ms Adeleye and her coursemates had just written their final undergraduate examination, and their joy was boundless. They danced,…
Twenty-one members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have issued a notice to the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, asking him to resign his position over allegations of corruption or face impeachment. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Olatunji Fabiyi, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital. PREMIUM TIMES could…
The Senate on Wednesday suspended consideration of the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill due to concerns that the proposed agency’s functions could overlap with those of the Nigerian Navy and the Marine Police. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the withdrawal after a majority of senators supported the decision through a voice vote during plenary. The…
Mr Tinubu is seeking a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Vice President Kashim Shettima remaining his running mate. He is expected to face familiar rivals, including Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the 2027 presidential election.…
WOMEN across Ondo State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, saying his administration’s economic reforms, infrastructure development and social intervention programmes have earned him another mandate in the 2027 presidential election. Women drawn from the 18 local government areas of the state converged on Akure, the state capital, declared…
The Niger State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its sustained fight against crime, arresting several suspects linked to cattle rustling, vehicle theft, phone snatching and receiving stolen property across different parts of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the arrests were…
At the dawn of this democracy, masked musician, Lagbaja, looked at the value of a million naira and asked in disbelief: “Ṣé mílíọ̀n pọ̀ tó yẹn ni?” (Is a million naira really that much?) Today, he would be speechless—perhaps even songless. Millions have become loose change; billions now circle like vultures over the carcass of…
European champions Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the blockbuster showdown in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres’ goal in the second half of extra time handed La Roja their second World Cup title as Spain dominated Argentina at MetLife Stadium. Below is Channels Television’s blow-by-blow coverage of the fiercely contested…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has said he is willing to step into the boxing ring with fellow artiste Terry G, claiming the fight would help revive the latter’s career. Portable made the remark during an interview on Rubbin’ Minds on Channels Television, where he spoke about his celebrity boxing career…
