In the early days of Nigerian theatre, plays and dramas were performed primarily on stage as a means of storytelling, cultural preservation, and the promotion of moral values that strengthened society. These performances served not only as entertainment but also as tools for educating audiences and reinforcing socially acceptable standards for the collective good of […]
The now widely embraced and popularized jùjú music enjoyed by many was once an unformed genre that required the sweat, determination, and commitment of young minds—now regarded as legends—who gave their all to secure its place among other genres on the global stage. Among the jùjú icons whose names cannot go unmentioned is Tunde Nightingale, […]
An Osun-based Civil Society, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has expressed concern over worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, urging all tiers of government to take urgent and practical measures to ease the burden on citizens. The Society made its position known during its April 2026 State of the State Address, delivered by its Executive Director, Wasiu […]
National opposition leaders on Saturday, April 25, 2026 converged at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House for a summit aimed at strengthening unity and coordination among opposition political parties. The summit, themed “That We May Work Together for a United Opposition to Sustain Our Democracy,” drew stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has defended the activation of the Osun State Security Trust Fund, citing rising insecurity and dwindling public sector funding across all levels of government. To demonstrate his commitment, the governor announced a donation of N300 million to the fund. A philanthropist and his brother, Deji Adeleke, also contributed N500 million, […]
In Nigeria, when mentioning Fuji icons, it is easy to remember and identify Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and Kollington Ayinla as the forerunners in the discovery of Fuji genre following their impacts in popularizing the genre beyond its initial purpose of creation. However, one of the names that has also impacted Fuji in Nigeria is Fatai […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has praised the pace and quality of work on the ongoing remodelling of the Osogbo Stadium, revealing that the facility’s seating capacity will increase from 4,000 to 15,000 upon completion. The upgrade is part of the state government’s plan to transform the stadium into a modern sporting complex capable of […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has implored all eligible residents who are yet to register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to take advantage of the final day of the ongoing voter registration exercise, scheduled to end on Saturday, April 18, 2026. In a statement released on the state Government’s X handle and signed by […]
Nigeria’s entertainment industry, particularly the music sector, has recently been experiencing significant all-round growth, driven by advanced musical equipment, the influence of social media, and other ongoing technological innovations. These factors have greatly impacted the ever-evolving industry in terms of audience reception and financial returns, against what the reality was several years ago. Years ago, […]
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the lawmaker representing Ede-North/Ede-South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Bamidele Salam, over his recent remarks on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, describing his comments as misleading and ill-informed. Recall that, Salam, while featuring on Channels Television, described […]