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Tears For A Titan: Family Unveils Emotional Three-Day Funeral Plan For Iconic Actor Kola Oyewo!.

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The funeral arrangements for the celebrated Nigerian actor, theatre scholar, and traditional ruler, Chief Dr. Adekola Gabriel Oyewo (Kola Oyewo), have been finalized by his family, with interment scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, in Osun State. The veteran actor passed away at age 80, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent figure in stage, television, and academia.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The three-day farewell, organized by the Balogun Oyekola Oyewo Memorial Committee, follows this schedule:

  • Wednesday, August 5, 2026: A wake-keep and service of songs will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Igboya, Ile-Ife.

  • Thursday, August 6, 2026: A commendation mass is scheduled at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, followed by an artistes’ night at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Oduduwa Hall. An exhibition celebrating his works and photographs will also open at the Pit Theatre, African Studies Building, OAU, running through Friday.

  • Friday, August 7, 2026: After a morning departure from his residence, a requiem mass will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oba-Ile. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at 12:45 p.m. at Labaluyegbe Villa, followed by a reception at Aderonmu Grammar School Field.

The Bangbola Oyewo family of the Ese-Ola Royal House remembered him as a beloved family man, traditional leader, and an inspiration to generations of theatre practitioners. His passing is regarded as the end of an era for the Nigerian theatre community, where he served as an Associate Professor of Drama and a long-standing mentor.

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“The Hunt Is On: Rivers Police Command Opens Probe Into Shocking Political Aide Killing”.

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The Rivers State Police Command has launched an inquiry into the tragic deaths of Phillip Barikui, a protocol aide to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, and an unidentified individual in Bori.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, the victims were ambushed on Monday along Makoro Street by unidentified gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene. While Barikui died from the attack, the second victim succumbed to gunshot wounds while receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, has urged anyone with valuable information to assist police efforts in apprehending the perpetrators. This violent incident deepens ongoing security concerns in the area, following the recent murder of another local government appointee, Letam Kinee, along the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Road.

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Osun Guber: Oyebamiji’s Team Shares ₦1000 To Women

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Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as ‘AMBO ’, have been captured in a viral video sharing some cash to a group of women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In the video, which is making the rounds online, a young man wearing a T-shirt with the inscription ‘AMBO’ was spotted sharing a ₦1000 note each to the women.

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Meanwhile, a faction of the Accord Party (A), led by its National Chairman and presidential candidate, Professor Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and endorsed Oyebamiji ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

Imumolen announced the decision on Thursday during the APC mega rally in Osun State, just days before the August 15, 2026 poll.

Speaking at the rally, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu, said information available to him indicated that the Accord faction had “thrown in the towel” and decided to support Oyebamiji.

During his address, Imumolen removed the yellow cap associated with Accord in the state and replaced it with an APC-branded cap in a symbolic show of support for the ruling party’s candidate.

A video from the rally showed the discarded yellow cap being thrown into the air by an unidentified person.

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“We Might Lie, But Bishops Won’t”: Senator Kalu’s Audacious Claim About President Tinubu Shocks The Nation.

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  • Candid Assessment: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has suggested that political figures often present an inaccurate picture of Nigeria’s economic and security conditions to President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Role of Clerics: Praising the Catholic bishops as the national conscience, the lawmaker noted that their counsel remains vital because they deliver unvarnished truths that politicians may withhold.

    • National Hardships: While acknowledging the genuine difficulties currently faced by citizens, Kalu defended the administration’s trajectory and expressed strong support for the bishops’ engagement with the presidency.

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