Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Afrobeats star Davido’s decision to spotlight the abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during a FIFA World Cup event has sparked debate. Popular APC praise singer Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, accusing him of portraying Nigeria negatively before an international audience. The controversy followed Davido’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown…
Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian Adewale Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, has stirred conversations after revealing that his wife is the head of his family. The 67-year-old actor disclosed during an interview with AfricanAList, reflecting on balancing his responsibilities as a son with the need to maintain harmony in his marriage. The Osun State-born…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has criticised the federal government for stopping the salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) who are currently on strike, under the “no work, no pay” policy. On January 9, the Federal Ministry of Health issued a directive instructing chief medical directors and medical directors…
The Federal Government said yesterday that talks are still ongoing regarding the detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers, who have not yet been released by Burkina Faso. The aircraft and its crew were seized on Monday after making what the Nigerian Air Force described as a precautionary landing in Bobo…
Former Ogun State Governor and veteran journalist Aremo Olusegun Osoba has identified the lack of continuity between successive governments as a major obstacle to Nigeria’s development. Osoba spoke in Abeokuta on Sunday after being installed as the Life Vice Patron of the Abeokuta Club. He expressed concern that many state and federal administrations routinely abandon…
A former manager of popular Nigerian musician 2face Idibia (also known as 2Baba), Kaka Igbokwe, has confirmed that the singer was arrested in London after a disagreement with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. 2face and Natasha, who is a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, travelled to the UK for his concert tour. However,…
Two prominent Arewa groups in Ogun State — the Arewa Business and Trade Association (ABTAOS) and the Arewa Community APC Group (ACAGO) — have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The groups also urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to contest the Ogun East Senatorial seat in the next general election.…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his post with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy. Onanuga said Badaru submitted a letter dated December 1, informing the President that he was stepping down for health…
Elon Musk Urges X Users to Update App as Grok Begins Ranking Following Timeline Elon Musk has called on users of X (formerly Twitter) to immediately update their mobile apps, noting that a major change has been introduced to the platform’s feed system. According to Musk, the Following timeline is now being ranked by Grok,…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that beginning in 2026, small businesses will continue to complete full tax computations and file returns, even though they will not be required to pay income tax. Speaking during a webinar, FIRS Deputy Director Kehinde Kajesomo said the process will still involve calculating assessable profits, deducting capital…
