The Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke has joined countless well-wishers across Oyo State to celebrate the birthday of the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Obafemi Ojo describing him as a selfless leader and a beacon of inspiration. In his message made available by his personal…
Burna Boy has stepped into film with his debut as executive producer on the Pan-African thriller ‘3 Cold Dishes’, under his Spaceship Films banner. Directed by Asurf Oluseyi and written by Tomi Adesina, the film follows three women: Esosa, Fatouma, and Giselle, who, years after surviving sex trafficking, reunite to seek justice and reclaim their…
Since the seismic success of KU LO SA in 2022, a debut album had been long overdue. Oxlade — who first broke out with OXYGENE — has steadily carved his name into the fabric of Afrobeats dominance. From turning global stages into sing-alongs to selling out venues across continents, his music has transcended the borders…
FIFA has launched a new Players’ Voice Panel, a 16-member group of football legends set to drive its global fight against racism. Former Ballon d’Or winner George Weah will serve as honorary captain. The panel includes icons such as Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Mercy Akide, Formiga, Briana Scurry, Iván Córdoba and others, representing 14 countries….
A resident of Ibarapa Central, Mr. Adedeji Moruf Adedeji, has commended the people-centered leadership of the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke, describing him as a shining testament to youthful leadership and progressive governance. In a public statement, Mr. Adedeji, who is the Principal Consultant of Rufola Global Enterprises, expressed that…
All photos are courtesy of Jose Villa. Temi Otedola and singer Mr Eazi have officially tied the knot with a lavish series of weddings across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. The journey, which began in London on a night in January 2017, started its official sealing ceremonies in May with a private civil wedding in Monaco,…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Oyo State axis, has issued a stern 7-day ultimatum to major telecommunication providers—MTN, Airtel, and GLO—demanding urgent improvement in network coverage across the Ibarapa axis. The student body warned that failure to comply will result in a “total lockdown” as they vowed to take decisive action…
The Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke has joined the Muslim Ummah in celebrating this year’s Eid-el-Maulud which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In his goodwill message made available by his personal assistant Azeez Sodiq Adesina, Hon. Adeleke congratulated the Muslim faithful in Ibarapa…
A socio-political advocacy group, Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọṣepọ̀ Fún Ìtẹsiwájú Gbogbo Wa, has launched a statewide sensitisation campaign to push for governorship power rotation across Oyo State’s geopolitical zones. The official unveiling of the advocacy drive took place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the House of Chiefs, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan, with the event running…
Only a few figures have held the dual role of cultural curator and hitmaker as firmly as SPINALL. He is here again with his compilation of artists for a project that defines the moment. His seventh studio project, Èkó Groove, arrives as both a celebration and a statement, an immersive soundscape that captures the pulse…
The Chairman of the Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation and Executive Director of Luli Construction Company, Ambassador Engr. Dr. David Olusegun Okanlawon, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Prof. Adeolu Akande and his family on the passing of their patriarch, Pa Amos Adetunji Akande. He died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 90. In…
The 2025 summer transfer window was a busy one for Nigerian players, with big-money moves, fresh starts, and opportunities across Europe and beyond. From transfers in the top five leagues to quiet switches designed to reignite or slowly wind down careers, it was a window that had a bit of everything. Here’s the lowdown. At…
It’s week three of the Game Changers of the Week series, spotlighting African players doing bits in Europe’s major leagues. From match-winning goals to assists, we’ve got you covered on the continent’s finest. Serhou Guirassy – Borussia Dortmund (Guinea) It’s now four goals in three games for Serhou Guirassy to kick off the season, with…
EMPIRE Africa has released “Where We Come From Vol. 2: Soundscapes”, a bold producer-ledinstrumental project that places Africa’s producers at the center of the global sound. More thanan album, the project is a sound map of the continent, tracing rhythms, textures, and storiesfrom diverse regions while honoring the producers who shape music worldwide. The compilation…
A major political storm is brewing in Oyo State following the purported approval of a N300 billion loan by the State House of Assembly. The approval, which has been met with widespread condemnation, has drawn fire from Comrade Olaniyi Oludare John, a prominent political activist and a vibrant member of the All Progressives Congress (APC)….