Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
Hollywood star Susan Sarandon and “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York as they moved in to break up a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. AFP footage shows NYPD officers cuffing “Thelma & Louise” star Sarandon at the demo in the city as the Israeli prime minister…
Nearly two years after publicly disclosing his battle with kidney failure, Nigerian music-video director ThankGod “TG” Omori has opened up about the full extent of the illness, including a failed transplant involving his younger brother and the moment he became unsure he would survive. Omori made the revelations during a nearly two-hour interview on the…
The family of veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has announced the dates for the funeral arrangements. The funeral programme was publicly announced on Wednesday, with veteran actress Gloria Anozie Young sharing the burial details, while Jacobs’ widow, Joke Silva, separately invited President Bola Tinubu to the ceremonies in a…
Delta Air Lines is set to expand its operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with more than 200 daily departures planned at the peak of the summer 2027 schedule, strengthening connectivity for travellers within the United States and beyond. The expansion, which Delta described as the largest and most premium experience in its history…
Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Rema, and Omah Lay will headline the seventh edition of Afro Nation Portugal alongside Congolese music star Fally Ipupa, as organisers unveiled the festival’s first wave of performers for 2027. The three artistes were announced on Wednesday as the major acts for the festival, which is scheduled to take…
Sharon Ademefun, the elder sister of Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that she holds weekly finance meetings with the singer to review how his money is spent. Sharon made the disclosure while speaking on The Morayo Show, where she discussed her relationship with Davido, her involvement in his career…
Actress Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” died from a cocktail of drugs that included fentanyl, a US coroner said Tuesday. The 36-year-old former child star was discovered unresponsive at a home in South Carolina last month, reportedly by long-term partner Brian Hickerson and his brother. US…
Gunmen stormed a homestead in a township in South Africa’s eastern port city of Durban, killing 11 people, the head of the provincial government and police said on Wednesday. South Africa is awash with legal and illegal firearms, and shootings are common, often fuelled by gang rivalry and competition between informal businesses. “The victims,…
Fuji music icon Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde has brokered a truce between rival transport union leaders Musiliu “MC Oluomo” Akinsanya and Mustapha “Tafa Sego” Adekunle after years of tension between their camps. The reconciliation took place on Tuesday at Ojusagbola in Ijebu, Ogun State, in the presence of several transport union chieftains. At the meeting,…
President Bola Tinubu has hailed legendary juju musician, Chief Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as an embodiment of musical excellence and cultural ambassadorship as the iconic entertainer marks his 80th birthday. In a personal birthday tribute, President Tinubu praised the music legend for enriching Nigeria’s cultural heritage and bringing joy to millions…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
In Ijebu-Ode, the Keregbetu family has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the prolonged suspension of the process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The appeal followed the decision of the Ogun State Government to halt the selection process, citing numerous petitions from security agencies and other concerned parties. The Awujale throne became vacant in…
The head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, has appealed to Dapo Abiodun to lift the suspension on the Awujale selection process and allow kingmakers to complete their work. Owoyemi, a former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, said the royal family next in line to produce the Awujale,…
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Nearly two years after publicly disclosing his battle with kidney failure, Nigerian music-video director ThankGod “TG” Omori has opened up about the full extent of the illness, including a failed transplant involving his younger brother and the moment he became unsure he would survive. Omori made the revelations during a nearly two-hour interview on the…
Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Rema, and Omah Lay will headline the seventh edition of Afro Nation Portugal alongside Congolese music star Fally Ipupa, as organisers unveiled the festival’s first wave of performers for 2027. The three artistes were announced on Wednesday as the major acts for the festival, which is scheduled to take…
Sharon Ademefun, the elder sister of Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that she holds weekly finance meetings with the singer to review how his money is spent. Sharon made the disclosure while speaking on The Morayo Show, where she discussed her relationship with Davido, her involvement in his career…
Fuji music icon Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde has brokered a truce between rival transport union leaders Musiliu “MC Oluomo” Akinsanya and Mustapha “Tafa Sego” Adekunle after years of tension between their camps. The reconciliation took place on Tuesday at Ojusagbola in Ijebu, Ogun State, in the presence of several transport union chieftains. At the meeting,…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
