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Ekiti Commissioner, Theatre Don, Rasaki Ojo Bakare Attains Highest Academic Recognition

— Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare By Adeola Idris Federal University, Oye Ekiti’s (FUOYE) former Dean of Postgraduate Studies, who is the current Commissioner For Arts, Culture and Creative Economy in Ekiti State, Professor Rasaki Ojo Bakare was on Friday announced as a 2026 recipient of the prestigious Fellowship of Nigerian Academy of Letters. The Academy of Letters is the highest-ranking body of renowned Academics and Professors in… []

Oluwo Pronounces Himself King of the Ratels As He Confers Atayese of Yorubaland Title on VeryDarkMan

— VDM full of joy during event By Adeola Idris Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been conferred with the traditional chieftaincy title of Atayese of Yorubaland by the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I. The title was bestowed during a ceremony held at the monarch’s palace in Iwo, Osun State, on Wednesday. VeryDarkMan travelled to… []

Ijaya’s Death: NURTW Chairman, Sego Mourns As Police Launch Manhunt For Killers

— Late Toba Ajiboye (Ijaya), NURTW Chairman, Sego By Bunmi Onakan Lagos National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW) Chairman, Mustapha Adekunle, popularly called Sego has expressed grief over Toba Ajiboye’s death, describing him as a loyal ally and trusted friend. Before his death, Comrade Toba Ajiboye was the Organising Secretary of the NURTW Lagos State Council. In a tribute through his social media Adekunle… []

He is ‘VeryDaftMan’ And Not ‘VeryDarkMan’ — Seun Kuti Lambast Social Media Activist Over Claims On Oyo Schools Rescue

— Seun Kuti , VDM By Bunmi Onakan Seun Kuti has criticised social media activist VeryDarkMan over claims that his protest compelled the government to rescue the recently abdcted children, describing the assertion as false. Speaking in a video shared on social media, the Afrobeat singer argued that the purpose of VeryDarkMan’s protest was simply to secure a meeting with the governor, insisting that the… []

Ekiti To Install Youngest Traditional Ruler As Oyebanji Presents Staff Of Office To 32-Year Old Owa Of Ayegbaju

— Oba Adewale Oluwatosin Adewole (Amure Abe IV) By Familua Ademola The Ekiti State Government will on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, officially install the state’s youngest traditional ruler in recent years as Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji presents the Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Oba Adewale Oluwatosin Adewole (Amure Abe IV), the Owa of Ayegbaju-Ekiti, at a grand coronation ceremony in Ayegbaju-Ekiti, Oye Local… []

Sujimoto Real Estate Boss, Sijibomi Ogundele Diversifies Into Food Processing Sector

— Sijibomi Ogundele  By Adeola Idris  Boss of Sujimoto, a renowned leading luxury real estate and construction company, Sijibomi Ogundele has announced its entry into the agro-industrial sector with the launch of Sujimoto Foods, unveiling plans for a multi-million dollar food manufacturing operation aimed at strengthening food security and boosting local production. The company disclosed that it has entered into a strategic partnership with China’s… []

Kingmakers Nominate Five Princes For Awujale Stool, Send Names To Gov. Abiodun

— Late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona By Bunmi Onakan  Nomination of five princes have been made by the Council of Ilamuren kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode, led by the Olisa, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya for the Awujale stool. In a letter addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and signed by the Olisa, the kingmakers said the process was carried out in line with Section 4(2) of the Chiefs… []

Issac Fayose Loses Wife

–– Issac Fayose and his late wife By Adeola Idris Media commentator and younger brother of former governor Ayo Fayose, Issac Fayose has announced the passing of his wife. The businessman disclosed the news on Saturday through his social media handles. A source hinted that his late wife had been battling cancer prior to her death. In a brief emotional post, Fayose wrote: “Rest in peace my… []

EFCC Watchlist: Popular Businesswoman, Halimat Tejuosho Reveals How She Was Scammed, Used To Dupe Others Over Federal Appointments

— Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho By Adeola Idris A businesswoman and politician, Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, has alleged that she was drawn into a fraudulent scheme involving promises of federal appointments and large cash payments, leading to an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The businesswoman and politician made the revelation in a report she personally signed and submitted to the authorities…. []

Court Orders MFM Top Member, Olufunke Otti to Return Property to Ex-Husband

— Olufunke Otti and estranged hubby, Chief Isaac Morakinyo Jolapamo By Simeon Omotayo A Lagos High Court has ordered top Lagos businessman, Olufunke Otti who is also a senior member of Mountain of Fire- MFM to return a property she unlawfully acquired from her ex-husband, Chief Isaac Morakinyo Jolapamo. Delivering judgment in suit No. LD/3034LM/2022 on March 26, 2026, Justice Olufolake Olufolashade Adewunmi-Oshin declared that… []

DNA Proof: Court Denies Ex-First Lady Kemi Alao Akala Access To Late Husband’s Properties

— Kemi Alao- Akala and former governor Akala when he was alive By Adeola Idris Wife of the former Oyo State governor, Kemi Alao Akala has been restraint by an Oyo state High Court sitting in Ibadan from selling, disposing of or entering into any form of transaction on the contested properties of the deceased, Chief Adebayo Alao Akala, pending the determination of the substantive suit…. []

CPAAN Stages Heal Our Land Prayer Conference For Every Performing Gospel Artistes

By Muyiwa Akinola A first of its kind Maximum Impact Prayer Conference will hold come Tuesday, 25th March 2026 at Celestial Church of Christ, Agidimgbi Cathedral Lagos by 10pm. The musical/prayer conference which is tagged Heal Our Land is scheduled and powered by Celestial Performing Artistes Association of Nigeria, (CPAAN) Lagos to appease and offer special prayers session to sanitize the entire gospel Artistes and… []

Traditional Ruler Buys Drone, Recruits 118 Security Personnel To Tackle Insecurity

–– The Okuokpellagbe of Okpella Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Mike Sado By Seun Olakunle The traditional ruler of Okpella Kingdom, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, His Royal Highness, Mike Sado, said he has bought a drone and recruited over 100 security personnel to tackle insecurity in Estako East Local Government and its environs. Speaking yesterday, he said he would erect a building for the Police Area… []

How IBD Dende Helped Me After My Release From Benin Cell– Sunday Igboho

— Ibrahim Dende, Sunday Igboho By Bunmi Onakan Apart from musicians that praise-sing him in their different songs, Ibrahim Dende who is popularly known as IBD Dende is not known in the political circle. Yet his immense contributions to the lives of people around him is overwhelming. Another prominent Yoruba figure, Sunday Igboho, the popular Yoruba Nation agitator couldn’t hide his sincere appreciation when recently… []

Doris Ogala’s Allegations: Chris Okafor Withdraws Earlier Apology

— Pastor Chris Okafor By Christopher David The Generational Prophet and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Worldwide, Dr Chris Okafor, has withdrawn the public apology he recently issued in response to allegations made against him by a faded actress and certain social media influencers. The allegations claimed, among other things, that he had promised marriage to an aggrieved woman. Dr Okafor has consistently described the… []

Eze-Elect, Umunna-Nsulu Autonomous Community, Onumegbu interface with Abia state Council of Traditional Rulers Chairman

— Eze-Elect, Umunna-Nsulu, Gov. Alex Otti By Cyril Kingsley The Umunna-Nsulu Autonomous Community comprising Mbubo, Ubaha and Umuosu in Isiala-Ngwa North LGA has applauded Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti for his giant strides in the development of Abia state, stating unequivocally with one voice, that one good turn deserves another. According to a communique issued by the community after its Monthly Palace Council… []

How I Sold My Car And Sowed A Seed Of $1,000 At Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s Church — Nigerian Lady Shares Experience

— Chineme Umeseaka, Pastor Paul Adefarasin By Bunmi Onakan One Chineme Umeseaka, a Nigerian Lady has shared on Facebook a mind blowing testimony after sowing $1,000 at House on the Rock Church even though she never met pastor Paul Adefarasin one on one”The first time I sold my car and sowed a $1000 dollars in church was after I came into House On The Rock… []

Pastor Chris Okafor Fails To Respond Despite Police Summons

— Pastor Chris Okafor  By Muyiwa Akinola Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, is yet to respond to the summon by the Lagos State Police Command. It would be recalled that the Police had summoned Pastor Okafor to report at the State Criminal Investigation Department on Monday in connection with allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and several… []

“His Marital Choice Contradicts His Faith”–Akume’s Wife Breaks Silence After Hubby’s Marriage To Ooni Ex-Wife

— Hon. Regina Akume By Adeola Idris  The marriage between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and Queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor has taken a dramatic turn following a public plea from his first wife, Regina Akume. Regina, who represents Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, broke her silence during their son’s wedding reception in Makurdi on Sunday. In… []

K1 Drags Gov Abiodun, Five Others To Court Over Awujale Stool

— King Wasiu Ayinde By St. Johnson Adegboyega  Fuji music icon, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (KWAM1), has approached an Ogun State High Court, sitting in Ijebu-Ode, seeking an order of interim injunction to restrain Governor Dapo Abiodun and five others from taking further steps in the process of installing a new Awujale of Ijebuland. Joined as respondents in the… []