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The 2026 edition of Ojude Oba has ended, but memories of the viral moment that changed the festival’s trajectory cannot be erased. A vibrant cultural festival, Ojude Oba, celebrated in Ijebu-Ode, is usually held on the third day after Eid al-Kabir (Ileya). The festival features a massive showcase of fashion and the Ijebu heritage, attracting over a million visitors globally. However, in 2024, Ojude Oba had a defining moment when a charismatic photo of Farooq Oreagba on horseback, smoking a cigar, went viral. The single photograph took him mainstream, making him the reference point for the term, steeze’. Two years…

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has expressed concern over worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. The opposition party leader said millions of citizens are struggling with rising living costs, unemployment and low purchasing power. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting held in Abuja on Saturday, Mark said Nigeria is currently facing serious security and economic challenges that require urgent attention from leaders at all levels. Full speech: “Distinguished members of the National Executive Committee, members of the National Working Committee, leaders and stakeholders of our great party, state chairmen, elected officials, members…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said that unity, discipline, and sacrifice among its members will be key to securing victory for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement issued by the movement’s spokesperson, Hon. Habibu Sale Mohammed, on Saturday, where it commended members who participated in the recently concluded consensus process across various elective positions in Kano State. The statement praised aspirants who stepped down or accepted the outcomes of the process, describing their conduct as a demonstration of loyalty and political maturity. “The strength of any political movement lies not only in…

Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have arrested nine suspects in separate operations targeting drug trafficking, substance abuse, and youth hooliganism across the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to journalists in Damaturu. According to the statement, police operatives from B Division raided Pompomari Kan Tudu at about 5:40 pm on May 29, 2026, where two suspected drug dealers, Jibrin Mohammed, 30, and Kasim Kyari, 22, both residents of Pompomari, were arrested. “Police recovered 26 sachets of Tramadol, 23 sachets of Diazepam, two wraps of Arizona Cannabis,…

A groundbreaking endurance event is set to redefine the limits of sport and human resilience in Nigeria.  Nigerian endurance athlete, Coach Dreh, has officially announced the launch of The 226 Challenge, a full-distance triathlon scheduled to take place on September 27, 2026, spanning four states in the country. ‎  ‎The initiative comes on the heels of a visa setback that prevented the athlete from participating in an international triathlon. Rather than be deterred, Coach Dreh has chosen to bring the experience home—creating a world-class endurance challenge on Nigerian soil. ‎ ‎ Recall that in 2024, Dreh swam across the 11.8-kilometre-long water of…

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was at the Puskás Arena in Budapest on Saturday to watch Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final. He announced his attendance on X, posting photos of himself at the 67,000-capacity stadium alongside the message, “Live at the Puskás Arena, Budapest for the Champions League Final. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!” Saraki is a long-time Arsenal supporter whose loyalty to the club has seen him follow the Gunners on the continental stage. Bukola Saraki at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, watching the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG. Photo: Bukola Saraki He…

The Oyo State Fire Service has recovered the bodies of two passengers after a vehicle plunged into a river at Ariyo River along Amuloko in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state on Friday night. The incident involved a Toyota Avensis with an unknown registration number, which reportedly lost control and veered off the road into the river. In a statement on Saturday, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed that the victims had been recovered and handed over to the Nigeria Police Force. “A distress call was received at exactly 21:40hrs on Friday, May…

The National Youth Leader of the Labour Party, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, has emerged as the consensus presidential candidate of the Julius Abure-led faction of the party for the 2027 presidential election on Saturday. The 42-year-old party stalwart was adopted at the faction’s presidential, governorship and House of Representatives primaries held in Abuja. The development comes amid the lingering leadership crisis within the Labour Party. The Labour Party has been embroiled in a prolonged leadership tussle involving the Abure-led National Working Committee and a rival camp backed by prominent party figures, including Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti. In his acceptance…

Art TVs aren’t exactly known for being affordable, which is why Woot’s latest sale is notable. Now through June 26th, the retailer is discounting Samsung’s 2025 Frame TV and Hisense’s 2025 CanvasTV. The 65-inch CanvasTV is down to $779.99 ($520 off) — its best price of the year — while Samsung’s like-minded Frame TV is on sale in multiple sizes starting at $587.99 ($312 off). If you want a bigger set, the 75-inch CanvasTV is also on sale for $1,197.99 ($1,302 off). However, note that both Hisense models come with a one-year warranty, whereas the Frame TVs only include a…

Season 3 of Zendaya’s hit series Euphoria is coming to an end. The HBO series, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab, and also unpacked the complicated lives of those around her. Euphoria was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the episodes to air. The wait between season 2 to season 3 was even longer due to scheduling conflicts, industry strikes, a time jump in the plot and other obligations. Creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived…