The 2025 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State once again dazzled with vibrant colors and glamour, bringing together people from all walks of life.

The annual celebration, dating back to the 19th century, is a revered tradition where the people of Ijebu pay homage to their monarch, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.

The post-Sallah celebration, rooted in the Muslim community, features elaborate displays by various age groups in traditional attire, exciting horse-riding competitions, and rich cultural performances.

Cancer survivor Farooq Oreagba once again stole the spotlight at the festival. Known for his viral stylish appearance in 2024, Oreagba returned on horseback, donning a striking brown aso-oke agbada with matching accessories and a majestic gold staff.

A viral video showed the moment he arrived at the festival with the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun.

The alleged rift between the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally been put to rest.

On Sunday, Sanwo-Olu dismissed the rumors of a rift, stating that his relationship with the president remains strong.

Sanwo-Olu made the remarks after he and members of the Governor’s Advisory Council visited President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. The governor described the visit as a usual festive courtesy visit and emphasized that Tinubu is his father and leader.

They include Tinubu’s longtime friend and business ally, Chief Dipo Elu-doyin, the president’s renowned billionaire business associate, Gilbert Chagoury, Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, and the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake.

Also, on the list is a former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, a former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, a former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori and a former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola.

The Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, has addressed a viral video that showed him holding an object that many viewers described as a firearm.

The video began circulating on social media over the weekend after it was posted by an X user, @Chuks, who alleged that the pastor flashed a gun at a content creator known for filming exotic cars.

On Sunday, the pastor strongly denied wielding a gun or pointing it at anyone.

He described the incident as a misunderstanding and an organized strategy to make money through clickbait.

It’s been 27 years since the death of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, who died on June 8th, 1998, under mysterious circumstances.

He was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most powerful military rulers, whose regime was known for human rights abuses, suppression of dissent, and widespread corruption.

Abacha died at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja at the age of 54.

His death was officially reported as a heart attack, however, rumors circulated that he died from eating a poisoned apple given by concubines.

Major Al-Mustapha, Abacha’s former Chief Security Officer, debunked the rumors, claiming that Abacha’s health began to decline on June 7, 1998, after shaking hands with a security personnel from the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s entourage at the Abuja International Airport.

Born on September 20th 1943, Abacha rose through the ranks of the military, playing key roles in several coups.

After the annulment of the June 12 1993, presidential election, won by the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, Abacha took control of the country through a military coup.

Abacha’s rule was marked by tight press censorship and the controversial execution of activist Ken Saro-Wiwa in 1995, which drew international condemnation.

He was also responsible for other political assassinations including the execution of Kudirat Abiola, Wife of the late M.K.O Abiola and Businessman Alfred Rewane among others.

Following his death, investigations revealed he stole billions, much of which has been recovered internationally.

Babangida claimed that Abacha-led forces canceled the election without his approval.

Although he accepted full responsibility and expressed deep regret for the annulment of the election. 32 years later

21-year-old Coco Gauff, became the first American woman to win the French Open singles title since Serena Williams in 2015.

On June 7, 2025, Coco Gauff clinched her maiden French Open singles title, defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a gritty comeback at Roland Garros.

This marks Gauff’s second Grand Slam singles triumph, adding to her 2023 U.S. Open title, where she also defeated Sabalenka in the final.

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