Society

People Jubilates As Appeal Court Sacks Oluloro of Iloro-Ekiti, Oba James Oluwafemi Olugbesoye

— Oba James Oluwafemi Olugbesoye By Femi Ojo There is tension in Iloro-Ekiti following a Court of Appeal judgment ordering the removal of the Oluloro of Iloro-Ekiti, Oba James Oluwafemi Olugbesoye. The judgment, delivered virtually via Zoom on Monday, August 31, 2026, affirmed an earlier decision of the Ekiti State High Court which removed the monarch from the throne. Counsel to the plaintiff, Falade Olasunkanmi,… []

Unbelievable: Nigerian Man Marries Twin Sisters on the Same Day in Abia

— Trent Christian Uka with his twin sisters’ wife By Bunmi Onakan A Nigerian man has become the centre of attention after marrying two twin sisters in a traditional wedding ceremony held on the same day in Umuahia, Abia State. The groom, Trent Christian Uka, married the twin sisters, Chioma and Chiamaka Chukwuma, in a ceremony held in Amuzukwu, Umuahia North Local Government Area. The… []

Lagos Popular Business Woman, Bisket Calls Out Another Celestial Shepherd Who Sold Her Property And Disappeared

— Shepherd Demola Ereosun By Bunmi Onakan As if that has become a trend in the Christian fold of Celestial Church of God (CCC) just when the case of alleged fraud and scam of actress Tope Osoba Celestial Shepherd hubby is yet to be unraveled, another Shepherd of the church has been accused by popular Lagos society and business woman, Mrs. Adebisi Dan Musa of… []

“They Called Him Jackson Because Of His Dancing Skills”- Osun First Lady Reveals Intimate Secrets About Husband

— Gov. Adeleke and wife The Osun First lady lived in the South West for the first time as a youth corp member serving with the now defunct Societe Generale Bank, having schooled up to Masters level in the East. As fate would have it, she was retained at the bank’s Dugbe, Ibadan branch and went on to work almost 23 years in the banking… []

Celestial Church Begins Investigation Into Prophet Itunu Onadeko Alleged Involvement In Tope Osoba’s Mysterious Death

— Tope Osoba and Shepherd Onadeko By Bunmi Onakan Following the untimely death of Nollywood actress, Tope Osoba which was surrounded and shrouded in controversy as fans of the actress have pointed accusing fingers on her fiance, the Celestial Church of Christ as a body has began a research and investigation to unravel the circumstances that surround the death of the late actress. In a… []

Court Takes Over, Places Billionaire Bode Akindele’s Estate Under Administrator-General

— Chief Bode Akindele’s Estate By Muyiwa Akinola The sprawling estate of late billionaire industrialist, Chief Labode Oladimeji Akindele, has been placed under the administration of the Administrator-General of Lagos State pending the final determination of the prolonged legal dispute.The High Court of Lagos State has ordered. The order, which followed the dismissal of an application seeking to strike out the claimant’s suit, marks a significant intervention… []

Ooni Donates N100m, Hilux Vehicle To Support Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network

— Ooni of Ife hobnobbing with Sunday Igboho By Muyiwa Akinola The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has donated the sum of ₦100 million and a brand-new Hilux vehicle to support the operations of the Iru… []

Two Weeks Marriage Ends After Bride Gets ₦70m SUV Gift From Lebanese Boss

— Olukayode and Modupeola By Muyiwa Akinola A marriage between newly wedded Mr. Olukayode and Mrs. Modupeola has reportedly ended just two weeks after their wedding following a disagreement over a luxury vehicle allegedly presented to the bride by her former employer. According to accounts circulating online, Mrs. Modupeola had worked for a Lebanese-owned company in Ilorin, Kwara State, where she reportedly earned a monthly… []

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… []