Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
The death toll from a mass shooting at a South African tavern west of Johannesburg has risen to 18 following the death of another victim in the hospital, police said Monday, adding that at least two of the dead were Lesotho nationals. The shooting late Saturday was part of a bloody weekend in the…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria this week after spending several weeks abroad on what his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has described as a working vacation. Onanuga, in a post on X, said the President was “hale and hearty” and had continued to work while away from…
Africa Magic Showcase is set to air Doyen of Nollywood: Celebrating Olu Jacobs, a documentary chronicling the life and career of veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs. According to the DStv programme listing, the documentary will air on Friday and be rebroadcast on Sept. 26, 28 and 30, with additional broadcasts…
By: Sucess Gbadeyan Musician, Davido’s “B4 B4”, featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, continues to command attention as the song combines a strong chart run with a visually rich music video highlighting Yoruba culture and heritage. The track, one of the standout records on Davido’s latest album, Oriadé, spent six consecutive weeks at number one on the…
Nollywood has broken a Guinness World Record after more than 51,000 people gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos to watch the crime thriller, Black Market, on Saturday. The record was achieved on Saturday at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, where thousands of movie lovers gathered to watch the crime thriller. The Guinness World…
By: Sucess Gbadeyan Musician, Rema, has teamed up with French-Congolese artiste, Tiakola, on a new single entitled “BEST”, further strengthening the growing musical connection between Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene and Francophone Africa. Released on Friday, September 25, “BEST” is one of the 17 tracks on Tiakola’s newly-released second studio album, WpointM. The collaboration brings together Rema’s…
Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location, with more than 51,000 people watching the movie at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos venue…
The co-manager of the New Afrika Shrine, Yeni Kuti, says Felabration serves as a platform for promoting Nigerian culture while celebrating the life and legacy of late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Yeni Kuti said this on Saturday in Lagos, ahead of the 2026 edition of the annual festival. She said the week-long festival, scheduled to…
Nigerian Yoruba actress Jumoke Odetola, 38, has announced that she has answered God’s call to become a minister. The actress known for her roles in Yoruba films, made the revelation in a post shared on her Instagram page on Saturday. The award-winning actress said she made the announcement after concerns from fans, colleagues and family…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed that his recent break from music followed the death of his mother earlier this year. Kizz Daniel, also known as Vado D’Great, disclosed this while responding to a fan on X on Friday, clarifying that his absence from the music scene was not…
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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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By: Sucess Gbadeyan Musician, Davido’s “B4 B4”, featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, continues to command attention as the song combines a strong chart run with a visually rich music video highlighting Yoruba culture and heritage. The track, one of the standout records on Davido’s latest album, Oriadé, spent six consecutive weeks at number one on the…
By: Sucess Gbadeyan Musician, Rema, has teamed up with French-Congolese artiste, Tiakola, on a new single entitled “BEST”, further strengthening the growing musical connection between Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene and Francophone Africa. Released on Friday, September 25, “BEST” is one of the 17 tracks on Tiakola’s newly-released second studio album, WpointM. The collaboration brings together Rema’s…
The co-manager of the New Afrika Shrine, Yeni Kuti, says Felabration serves as a platform for promoting Nigerian culture while celebrating the life and legacy of late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Yeni Kuti said this on Saturday in Lagos, ahead of the 2026 edition of the annual festival. She said the week-long festival, scheduled to…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed that his recent break from music followed the death of his mother earlier this year. Kizz Daniel, also known as Vado D’Great, disclosed this while responding to a fan on X on Friday, clarifying that his absence from the music scene was not…
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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…
