Shakira, Burna Boy to perform 2026 FIFA World Cup song at Mexico opening ceremony
Colombian music icon Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy are set to perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11. The highly anticipated performance will take place at the historic Estadio Azteca ahead of the opening match between hosts Mexico and […]
Sunday Igboho threatens to expose politicians behind Oyo school abduction
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he claims are sponsoring kidnappers responsible for the abduction of dozens of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking during a meeting with newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students led […]
Atiku condemns Oyo students’ abductions, demands rescue of pupils, teachers
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as further evidence of Nigeria’s deepening security crisis and calling for urgent action to secure the victims’ release. In a statement issued on Wednesday through his Senior Special Assistant […]
Abductions: Schools shut down in Oyo as teachers begin nationwide rally for kidnapped pupils
Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were shut on Monday as teachers commenced a nationwide protest over the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Ahoro-Esienle and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area, triggering coordinated demonstrations in Oyo and neighbouring Ogun states, and intensifying calls for urgent government action […]
Juliana Olayode defends Nigerian clerics amid criticism over silence on insecurity
Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has come to the defence of Nigerian pastors and other religious leaders who have faced growing criticism for their perceived silence on the country’s worsening security challenges. The actress argued that while faith leaders have a responsibility to contribute to national conversations, their roles should not be confused with those of […]
Davido plans to reclaim music masters before retirement
Davido has disclosed plans to regain full ownership of his music catalogue before stepping away from active recording, stressing that controlling his masters is central to his long-term legacy and family future. The award-winning singer said the move would allow him to pass on the value of his work to his children long after his […]
ADC, SDP candidate knock Tinubu over hardship, insecurity
Growing criticism has trailed the administration of President Bola Tinubu as opposition figures and socio-political stakeholders accused the Federal Government of failing to address worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and declining living standards across Nigeria. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Adewole Adebayo, on Friday […]
Ojude Oba festival 2026 draws global attention as Ijebuland celebrates culture, tourism
Thousands of cultural enthusiasts, tourists, dignitaries, and residents are expected in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, today as the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival takes centre stage in one of Nigeria’s biggest cultural celebrations. The annual event, held on the third day after Eid-el-Kabir, has continued to evolve into a globally recognised tourism attraction that […]
Court dismisses suit challenging ex-President Jonathan’s eligibility for 2027 presidential election
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, describing the case as frivolous and an abuse of court process. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu held that the plaintiff, lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, lacked the legal standing to institute the […]
Tinubu secures APC presidential ticket with over 10.9 million votes in primary election
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the January 16, 2027 election after recording a landslide victory in the party’s nationwide direct primary. The APC candidate secured 10,999,162 votes in an exercise party leaders described as unprecedented in Nigeria’s political history due to its adoption […]