Big Ken: Afrobeat sensation on mission to take African sound global
Nigerian Afrobeat artiste Kenneth Afure Okudi, popularly known as Big Ken, is emerging as one of the promising voices determined to push African music onto the global stage. Known for his distinctive blend of Afrobeat rhythms and rich African musical patterns, Big Ken is gaining attention for his energetic performances and cultural fusion. In a […]
Egungun Festival not licence for violence, Olubadan warns
By Adeola Badru The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has warned masquerades and their followers against engaging in any form of violence during and after this year’s Egungun Festival, stressing that anyone found disrupting public peace will face the full weight of the law. The monarch issued the warning ahead of the commencement of the […]
Why I accepted Renewed Hope Grand Patron role – Anyim
By Emmanuel Iheaka Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has explained why he accepted to serve as National Grand Patron of Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), saying the role will enable him to sensitise Nigerians, particularly in the South East, on what he described as the “silent impact” of the President Bola Tinubu administration. […]
PGF hails Oyebanji’s landslide win as endorsement of APC governance
By Dayo Johnson & Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado Ekiti The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was declared winner of Saturday’s poll after securing 319,224 […]
Nigerians in UK decry passport renewal delays, urge interior minister to intervene
Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have expressed frustration over persistent difficulties in renewing international passports and obtaining new ones for their children, alleging that the process has become increasingly cumbersome despite recent reforms by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
Aiyedatiwa congratulates Oyebanji, Faduyile, seeks continued progress in South-West
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election for a second term, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of his leadership. Aiyedatiwa also felicitated Prof. Dayo Faduyile on his victory in the Ondo South Senatorial bye-election, commending voters for their participation […]
