Prominent figures from the Nigerian entertainment industry gathered on Wednesday to hold a service of songs for the late actor Alex Ekubo. The actor passed away on May 11, 2026, at Evercare Hospital in Lekki, Lagos State, following a battle with complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an official statement, the family shared the funeral arrangements for Alexx Ekubo-Okwaraeke, expressing both deep sorrow and gratitude for his impactful life:

• Service of Songs: Held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at The Monarch Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos.

• Wake Keep: Scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State.

• Funeral Service and Interment: To take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Mary Slessor School and 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue in Arochukwu, Abia State, respectively.

• Reception: A reception will follow the interment at the Mary Slessor School in Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu.

The family has requested that fans and the public keep his wife and loved ones in their prayers during this difficult time.

Panic erupted on Wednesday in Ijebu-Jesa, Ori-Ade Local Government Area of Osun State, following the sudden collapse of a stage during the inauguration of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign team. The incident involved the Governor, his sister Chief Modupe Adeleke, Chief of Staff Kazeem Akinleye, and various top government officials who were seated on the platform.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The trouble began after Governor Adeleke stood up to acknowledge the crowd, prompting many others on the heavily congested stage—including political appointees, aides, and security personnel—to rise and join the celebration. This collective movement caused the structure to oscillate before it finally gave way, sending the dignitaries and several party leaders tumbling to the ground.

In the ensuing chaos, security operatives and aides scrambled to evacuate the officials. While the collapse resulted in injuries to some attendees and members of the Accord Party, there has been no official update regarding the exact number of casualties or the severity of the injuries sustained. Following the collapse, the event was abruptly terminated as the venue was no longer suitable for the program to continue.

Kenneth Okonkwo, the veteran actor turned politician and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has launched a fresh attack on his former ally, Peter Obi, following alleged instances of supporters spying on his platform. Okonkwo criticized the 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, asserting that Obi is intolerant of criticism and lacks the temperament required for the presidency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Specifically, Okonkwo condemned Obi for initiating legal action against him and activist Deji Adeyanju, characterizing these lawsuits as a suppression of free expression.                                                                                                                                He argued that if Obi cannot handle public scrutiny as a private citizen, he would likely weaponize state institutions against Nigerians if elected. Consequently, Okonkwo labeled Obi as unfit for office, claiming the former Anambra State governor “does not know his left from his right”. The lawyer further vowed to aggressively counter any of Obi’s supporters who challenge him on his platform, even using derogatory language in his public rebuke. This recent escalation follows previous accusations by Okonkwo regarding electoral fraud and bribery, which originally spurred Obi to seek legal recourse.