Descending from Fela’s Afrobeat to Wizkid’s Afrobeats

By Tunde Odesola Three occupants of a black Mercedes-Benz were heading to work on a good Friday morning. One was the driver, another was the aide, and their oga patapata. They came to crawling traffic on George Street in Ikoyi, Lagos, en route to Obalende, their office. The Federal Secretariat was at a touching distance. […]

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Afenifere urges Southwest Governors to build rail lines, strengthen Amotekun

Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere has urged Southwest governors to build a regional rail line linking Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Osun and Ekiti States, as a powerful strategy to boost economic integration and strengthen security across the region. It said in view of contiguity, socioeconomic value chain, and especially the historical connections, the rail network could […]

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Ondo to honour Ajasin, Fasoranti, Olumilua, others at 50

as Aiyedatiwa charts Ondo 2026 – 2076 Vision By Banji Ayoola Ondo State will honour the first civilian Governor of the old Ondo State, the legendary Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin, at the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation. Notably, Ajasin was the leader of the  National  Democratic Coalition, NADECO, the umbrella […]

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INEC uploads Adeleke as Osun Accord governorship candidate

Party confirms By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party has confirmed the uploading of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Osun State Chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, said the development followed the completion of all […]

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PDP wishes Iyabo Obasanjo ‘well’ over registration with APC

Prof Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, said it wished Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, well following reports of her registration as a member of the All Progressives Congress. Obasanjo-Bello, a former commissioner and senator under the PDP platform, reportedly completed her online registration at […]

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Muslim women allege discrimination over hijab in Osun

seek govt intervention By John Dike, Osogbo Muslim women in Osun State have expressed concern over what they described as persistent discrimination against women who wear the hijab, particularly during official documentation, examinations, and public service processes. They spoke at a press conference held in Osogbo to mark the 2026 World Hijab Day, where they […]

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Ekiti 2026: INEC seeks monarchs’ partnership on peaceful guber poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission has enlisted the support of the traditional institution in Ekiti State to ensure peace in the state before, during and after the June 20 Ekiti governorship election. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, who said the electoral body’s Continuous Voter Registration exercise would, from Monday, be […]

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