The Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile in Osun State, Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, has passed away at the age of 85 after spending 21 years on the throne.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that the monarch, popularly known as Baba Daadaa, died on Friday, October 16, 2026, less than a month before his 86th birthday.

His death was announced in a statement released by the Obaala of Imesi-Ile and Chairman of the Owa-Ooye-in-Council, High Chief Tunde Aluko, on behalf of the traditional council and the community.

The statement described the late monarch as a unifying figure whose reign was marked by peace, unity and development, noting that his leadership played a significant role in the progress of Imesi-Ile.

The statement read: “With deep sorrow but total submission to the will of Almighty God, we announce the transition to glory of our Royal Father, His Royal Majesty, Oba Engr. Ademola Enoch Akinyemi, Oyoyo II, the Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile.

“Kabiyesi joined his ancestors today, Friday, 16th October, 2026.

“He was a father to all, a symbol of peace, unity and development, whose reign brought honour and progress to Imesi-Ile land.”

The royal council further disclosed that details of the traditional rites and burial arrangements would be communicated by the royal family and the Owa-Ooye-in-Council in due course.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has labelled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as “political gamblers.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Wike accused the trio of seeking the presidency without presenting a clear vision for the country.

According to reports, the FCT minister made the remarks on Friday during a Rainbow Coalition town hall meeting in Ayama, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Addressing an audience comprising traditional rulers, political leaders, academics, women and youths, Wike urged Nigerians to scrutinise the track records of presidential aspirants instead of being swayed by campaign promises.

He singled out Atiku for criticism over his repeated attempts to become Nigeria’s president.

Wike cautioned Nigerians against entrusting the country’s future to politicians he described as gamblers.

“Don’t trust your destiny to political gamblers. Don’t trust your destiny to ‘kalokalo’ people.

“These people are political gamblers, and you cannot give your destiny to ‘kalokalo’ people; you cannot hand over your destiny to political gamblers. Give your destiny to somebody we know, who has tried all this, and he has done it,” he said.

The FCT minister also used the occasion to highlight his achievements during his tenure as Rivers State governor, challenging his predecessors to identify projects they executed in Abua/Odual.

He maintained that his administration made significant contributions to the development of the area, particularly in road construction and improving connectivity.

“I challenge any other person who was governor to come to Abua/Odual and point out what he or she did for the people of Abua/Odual,” Wike stated.

Beyond his criticism of opposition figures, the former Rivers governor called on political leaders and stakeholders in the area to resolve their differences and unite ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He urged party members to put aside internal disagreements and work together, warning that divisions could affect their performance at the polls.

“We don’t want to lose one vote in this January 16, 2027, general election. I want all of us to win with a margin that will surprise everybody,” he said.

Wike also declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, commending the president’s administration for what he described as efforts to stabilise key sectors of the economy and restore industrial harmony in tertiary institutions.

Veteran Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has opened up about why he remains unmarried at the age of 52, attributing his marital status to the demands of his music career and the collapse of a five-year relationship.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an interview with The Cable, the rapper explained that he began his career during a period when Nigerian musicians had to work tirelessly to establish themselves and achieve success in the entertainment industry.

According to Ruggedman, the pressure and commitment required to build his career consumed much of his time, making it difficult for him to settle down.

He noted that some of his colleagues were fortunate to find partners who understood the demands of their profession and were willing to support them throughout their journeys.

The rapper cited fellow musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, as an example of someone who found partners willing to share the challenges and experiences associated with his career. He, however, said he had not enjoyed the same luck in his relationships.

Ruggedman also disclosed that he was once involved in a five-year relationship that he believed would eventually lead to marriage. However, the relationship ended after an incident he did not reveal during the interview.

He said, “I am one of those who got into the industry back in the day where all we had was our hustle and we faced it and before you know it, time was gone. 2baba was lucky to have found partners who were ready to walk that road with him, I wasn’t that lucky. I had a five year relationship that I thought would lead to marriage but something happened and it crashed.

“Currently, I’m not in any relationship. The only thing I vowed is that I will never have a child out of wedlock. No, I don’t think it’s too late. It’s never too late. As long as you are alive, it’s never too late to get married. I am very straight.”

The rapper maintained that he does not consider himself too old to get married, insisting that marriage remains possible at any stage of life.

He also reiterated his decision not to have a child outside marriage, adding that he is currently not involved in any romantic relationship.