Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
•Says he wants to one day win a Nobel Prize in Chemistry Al-amin Biliaminu graduated from the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, for the 2025-2026 session. He finished with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.96 on a scale of 5.0. In this interview…
Four years after its release, Kizz Daniel’s Buga appears to have found a second life as a favourite soundtrack for Nigerian politicians at rallies and public events. The latest performers are Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who danced energetically to the hit song at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in…
Tinubu performs Umrah in Saudi Arabia In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, Who sees the hidden secrets of the chest and records every word uttered by the tongue. We send peace and blessings upon the Master of Prophets, Muhammad (Peace…
Mount Zion Faith Ministries has announced the release of the 10th and final season of its popular Christian drama series, Abejoye, bringing the decade-long film franchise to an end. The final instalment, titled Abejoye: The Prevailer, will premiere on December 4, 2026, during the Drama Ministers Power Night at Jesus Centre, Ibadan. The announcement was…
BUSINESS activities in Nigeria strengthened in October as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.2 points from 53.0 points in September, extending the private sector’s expansion for the fifth consecutive month. The latest PMI report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), released on Thursday, showed that 24 of the 32 subsectors surveyed recorded…
African comedy is set for a fresh platform to expand its global reach as Africa Comedy Live (ACL) prepares to unveil its web application at a special gathering in Lagos on November 13. The platform, which seeks to connect African comedians, content creators and comedy enthusiasts across the continent and the diaspora, will hold its…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has urged Nigerian writers to continue scrutinising those in authority without using their influence to promote violence or deepen divisions. Mr Akume was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs in the Office of the SGF, Bekearedebo Augusta Warrens, who delivered his address…
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has intensified efforts to strengthen financial accountability within its chapters and equip members to protect their intellectual property in an increasingly digital publishing environment. These issues dominated five workshops held during the association’s 45th International Convention at the Mamman Jiya Vatsa Writers Village in Mpape, Abuja, from 28 to…
American comedian and actor Chris Rock has spoken up regarding his failed marriage, revealing some of the factors that contributed to the divorce. The actor, while speaking with GQ, reflected on his personal struggles, his 2016 divorce, and the journey towards rebuilding his life. Rock disclosed that he was addicted to watching pornography, admitting that…
Suspected terrorists have abducted 14 students of an Islamiyya school and their teacher in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when the students were reportedly helping their teacher harvest maize on his farm. Channels Television gathered that the armed men invaded the…
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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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Four years after its release, Kizz Daniel’s Buga appears to have found a second life as a favourite soundtrack for Nigerian politicians at rallies and public events. The latest performers are Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who danced energetically to the hit song at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in…
American comedian and actor Chris Rock has spoken up regarding his failed marriage, revealing some of the factors that contributed to the divorce. The actor, while speaking with GQ, reflected on his personal struggles, his 2016 divorce, and the journey towards rebuilding his life. Rock disclosed that he was addicted to watching pornography, admitting that…
Suspected terrorists have abducted 14 students of an Islamiyya school and their teacher in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when the students were reportedly helping their teacher harvest maize on his farm. Channels Television gathered that the armed men invaded the…
Nathaniel Bassey has made history as the first African gospel artist to surpass one billion views on YouTube. According to figures from his official channel, Nathaniel Bassey Main, the platform had recorded more than 1.014 billion views and 5.24 million subscribers by November 1, 2026. Created on March 4, 2011, the channel reached the milestone…
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Tinubu performs Umrah in Saudi Arabia In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, Who sees the hidden secrets of the chest and records every word uttered by the tongue. We send peace and blessings upon the Master of Prophets, Muhammad (Peace…
Mount Zion Faith Ministries has announced the release of the 10th and final season of its popular Christian drama series, Abejoye, bringing the decade-long film franchise to an end. The final instalment, titled Abejoye: The Prevailer, will premiere on December 4, 2026, during the Drama Ministers Power Night at Jesus Centre, Ibadan. The announcement was…
BUSINESS activities in Nigeria strengthened in October as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.2 points from 53.0 points in September, extending the private sector’s expansion for the fifth consecutive month. The latest PMI report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), released on Thursday, showed that 24 of the 32 subsectors surveyed recorded…
African comedy is set for a fresh platform to expand its global reach as Africa Comedy Live (ACL) prepares to unveil its web application at a special gathering in Lagos on November 13. The platform, which seeks to connect African comedians, content creators and comedy enthusiasts across the continent and the diaspora, will hold its…
