Lagos Police Confirm Four Gospel Artistes Found Dead in Locked Studio, Autopsy Ordered

Studio owner reports incident after discovering bodies; no visible signs of violence observed. Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has provided new details surrounding the deaths of four gospel artistes at a studio in the Ajah area, confirming that the studio owner reported the incident after discovering their bodies. According to police statements,…

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Banana Island Bans Short‑Let Rentals Following Police Arrest of Eight Suspected Thieves

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…

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Four Oyo Princes File Lawsuit to Restrict Alaafin Owoade’s Public Appearances

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…

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BEYOND LEGEND: The Sealed, Poisonous Armoury of Egbe – A Toxic Relic of Yoruba Resistance in Kogi State

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…

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FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA TO ESTABLISH NIKE OKUNDAYE INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN HERITAGE AND MUSEUM STUDIES

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…

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Former Governor Rashidi Ladoja Emerges as Silent Pillar of Yoruba Cinema, Financed Key Mainframe Films

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…

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New Movie Auditions Open for “Okun My Pride” Sequel in Kogi State

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……

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