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.

• ADC Prioritizes Internal Resolution: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is currently focused on settling internal disputes following their primary elections. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi stated that the party is addressing appeals from dissatisfied aspirants and remains confident they have sufficient time to conclude these processes before submitting their final list to INEC.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • YPP Prepared for Submission: The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has confirmed its readiness to meet INEC’s requirements. According to National Publicity Secretary Wale Egbeola-Martins, the party plans to begin uploading candidate names the moment the nomination portal goes live.

  • APGA Finalizes Documentation: The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has finished compiling its list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. National Publicity Secretary Ejimofor Opara indicated that the party is prepared to upload these details immediately upon the portal’s opening.

  • SDP in Final Compilation Phase: The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is actively preparing all necessary documentation for its candidates across all elective positions, including presidential, governorship, and legislative seats. National Publicity Secretary Rufus Aiyenigba confirmed that the party is working diligently to meet the upcoming July 11 deadline set by INEC.