Estate Association cites security, privacy concerns after Airbnb-linked criminal breach. Ikoyi, Lagos – The Banana Island Estate in Ikoyi has imposed a total ban on short‑let and Airbnb operations across the community, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The decision follows a recent security breach linked to criminal activities carried out through rented apartments. In a…
Claimants seek court order amid concerns over controversies sparked by monarch’s outings. Oyo, Oyo State – Four princes from the Oyo royal family have approached the High Court of Oyo State, seeking an order to restrict the public appearances of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Awoade Adeyemi. The claimants—Ladigbolu Adegboyega, Owoade Tesleem, Adeyemi Adesina, and…
In the historic Yoruba town of Egbe, Kogi State, stands a silent, foreboding monument to ancient warfare and unresolved danger: Ile Oro, a sealed toxic armoury believed to be over two centuries old. The structure, approximately 12 feet tall and hermetically sealed since the last conflict, is not a shrine or object of worship, but…
In a landmark move for cultural education and heritage preservation, the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has announced the establishment of the Nike (Okundaye) Institute of African Heritage and Museum Studies, named in honor of Nigeria’s iconic batik artist, Chief (Mrs.) Nike Okundaye. The institute, which will function as a dedicated research center, is set to…
A longstanding but often overlooked connection between politics and Nollywood has come to light, revealing that former Oyo State Governor and the current Olúbàdàn of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty Oba Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, played a crucial role as a major financier for several iconic films by renowned director Túndé Kelani of Mainframe Productions. The discovery…
Nine bags of suspected Indian hemp, 101 wraps of Canadian Loud recovered from Academy area hideout. Ibadan, Oyo State – The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a significant stockpile of suspected illicit drugs in the Academy area of Olomi, Ibadan, following credible intelligence provided by a strategic partner. Acting on a tip-off, detectives raided…
Tension spreads to border towns as security situation unfolds in Ekiti LGA. Koro, Kwara State – Tension is high in Koro community, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, following an armed attack by suspected bandits on Monday. Reports from the area confirm that at least one person has been killed, with the number of…
KINGJAMESTV calls on creative-minded Okun indigenes to apply for acting roles in upcoming production. Kabba, Kogi State – KINGJAMESTV has announced open auditions for the continuation of the popular Okun-themed movie “Okun My Pride.” The production is seeking talented, creative-minded individuals of Okun origin based in Kogi State who are interested in acting. The upcoming……
In a forthright address, cleric warns against political patience, urges unity behind Faleke’s 2027 bid. In the fourth of his series of open letters, Pastor Stanley Ajileye has issued a passionate and blunt address to the Okun people of Kogi West, warning that the governorship opportunity in 2027 must not be traded for what he…
In a decisive move to sanitize Nigeria’s mining sector, operatives of the Mining Marshals, a specialized unit of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have conducted a major raid in Saki, Oyo State, targeting illegal mining operations. The operation led to the shutdown of multiple unlawful mineral extraction sites and the flushing out…
