The residence of Chief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba activist and prominent agitator for the independence of the Yoruba nation was reportedly attacked by gunmen.
The yet-to-be-identified gunmen who adorned Nigerian military camouflage stormed the Ibadan residence of the separatist leader in the early hours of Thursday, July 1, 2021.
In a live feed captured by the media page of Igboho’s spokesperson, Mr. Olayomi Koiki, which has been viral on social media, it could be observed that even though Igboho was not at home at the time of the incident, the attack was carried with destruction in mind.
While his properties and furniture, including, his vehicles – a G-wagon and a Prado jeep – suffered a certain degree of damage, ranging from the shattered windscreen to bullet holes, a serious amount of bloodstain could be seen on the floor of the sitting room.
At the time of this report, it is not clear whose blood was on the floor of the house as captured by the live video, however, it has been widely reported that seven persons were killed and Sunday Igboho’s wife was abducted during the invasion with her whereabouts still unknown.
This is coming, just hours after the federal government announced that they have rearrested the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Several online media have reported that the attack was carried out by the Nigerian military because of the army uniform worn by the unknown assailants however, the Nigerian Army has since distanced itself from the incident at the home of Sunday Igboho.
In his reaction, the leader of the Umbrella Body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO), Prof Banji Akintoye, in a statement said the attack was carried out by the Nigerian Army.
“This is an emergency response to an emergency matter by Ilana Omo Oodua. Around 1am today Thursday 1st July 2021, the Ibadan, Oyo State Residence of one of the leading men in our struggle for Self-Determination in Yoruba Land, Chief Sunday Adeyemo fondly called Sunday Igboho was unfortunately attacked by gunmen.
“I want to say to the whole world that the attack was carried out by the elements of the Nigerian Army who were accompanied by International Terrorists hired by the Nigerian State.
“The assailants spoke the French language fluently. Seven people were killed by the attackers, with their corpses were taken away. Scores of people, including the wife of Chief Igboho, were also taken away by the gunmen.
“Let me state without any fear or intimidation that the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was responsible for the war that has just been declared against the peace-loving people of Yoruba land.
“We have been peaceful since the inception of this struggle. We have adhered to both the Nigerian and International laws guiding the agitation for self-determination.
“All our agitations have been peaceful, orderly, and lawfully executed. We have commended the officers of the Nigerian Police many time for being professional in their modus of operations in relating to our protests and rallies for Self-Determination in Yoruba Cities.
“Therefore, I say on behalf of the Yoruba people that this attack on Chief Igboho’s house was unnecessary, unfortunate, wicked, callous, cruel, irresponsible, illegal, and atrocious.
“We are holding the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration responsible for this barbaric attack. This is a declaration of war against peace-loving people.
“I call on our people across at home and in the diaspora to immediately begin mass protests in front of palaces in Yoruba land, and opposite the offices of the United Nations, European Union, British, French and United States Governments.
“We want to confirm again that the Pro-Yoruba Nation rally scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 3rd, in Lagos will proceed as scheduled.”
Following Pope Francis’s passing, United States Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has emerged as the 267th leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Senior Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced Prevost to a cheering crowd on St Peter’s balcony on Wednesday afternoon, saying the famous Latin words “Habemus Papam,” meaning “we have a pope.”
Picking the papal name Leo XIV, the newly elected Pope becomes the first American to occupy the exalted religious position.
Speaking in Italian, the 69-year-old described his predecessor as always “courageous and blessed Rome.”
1. Prevost was born on September 14, 1555, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martinez.
2. In 1997, he entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA) and made his solemn vows in 1981.
3. As a former prefect of the influential Dicastery for Bishops, Prevost shared similar views to his immediate predecessor and spent many years as a missionary in Peru before he was elected the head of the Augustinians for two consecutive terms.
4. The Chicago-born prelate earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1977, before proceeding to Catholic Theological Union in Chicago for his Master of Divinity. He subsequently bagged both a licentiate and doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, with a doctoral thesis on “The role of the local prior in the Order of Saint Augustine.”
5. He was ordained as a priest in 1982 and joined the Augustinian mission in Peru shortly after, where he served as chancellor of the Territorial Prélature of Chulucanas from 1985 to 1986.
6. Between 1987 and 1988, he was in his home country of the US, working as pastor for vocations and director of missions for the Augustinian Province of Chicago. In 1988, he returned to Peru, where he spent the next ten years heading the Augustinian seminary in Trujillo and teaching canon law in the diocesan seminary, doubling as prefect of studies. Prevost also served in other capacities there, including as a parish pastor, diocesan official, director of formation, seminary teacher, and judicial vicar.
7. He returned to Chicago in 1999 and was elected provincial prior of the “Mother of Good Counsel” province in the archdiocese, before emerging as prior general of the Augustinian order and serving two terms until 2013.
8. The American prelate returned to Peru in 2014, following his appointment as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo by Pope Francis. He was elevated to Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015, where he served as vice-president and member of the permanent council of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference from 2018 to 2023.
9. Prevost served as apostolic administrator of Callao in Peru between 2020 and 2021.
10. In January 2023, Pope Francis appointed Prevost as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, a powerful position responsible for selecting bishops. He held this position until his predecessor died on April 21, 2025. On September 30, 2023, Pope Francis elevated Prevost to the rank of Cardinal.
Wizkid Cancels multiple North America dates on ‘Morayo’ Tour, Sparking Online Debate
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has cancelled several dates on the North American leg of his much-anticipated ‘Morayo’ world tour, sparking concern among fans and insiders alike. The cancelled shows include major venues such as:
June 5 – State Farm Arena, Atlanta
June 7 – Madison Square Garden, New York
June 11 – Scotiabank Arena, Ontario, Canada
June 15 – CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore
While his team has yet to release an official statement explaining the latest development, fans anxiously await clarity and possible new dates.
Despite the setback, sources suggest that the European leg of the Morayo Tour will continue as planned, with no current indications of change.
However, reactions online hint at deeper personal struggles. A close associate, Godson, stirred concern on social media when he responded to a fan’s inquiry about the cancellations by asking for prayers for Wizkid.
“Add him to your prayer. I think he’s still grieving, and nobody is helping him achieve this. Sad,” Godson posted.
Fans have since flooded social media with messages of support, urging the Star Boy to take all the time he needs to heal.
News of Wizkid’s North American tour cancellations has sparked a social media frenzy, with fans and critics flooding platforms like X (formerly Twitter) with mixed reactions, ranging from deep concern to outright mockery
Some fans expressed disappointment over the show cancellations, while others pointed fingers at poor planning, low ticket sales, and questionable timing.
Here are some of the most viral reactions:
@abazwhyllzz: “So none of his fans could buy ticket despite the ticket price reduction??? Brooo, this guy is finished.”
@mafia3O: “Cancelled in the midnight thinking people would not notice.”
@bigHotbaby1: “Wizkid scheduled his tour the same day there’s a big game in New York? Who’s advising this guy?”
@Zillionhood: “WizKid should retire this year with little dignity, by 2026 he will be retiring with mucha shame on him.”
@twnty__one: “Shey dem him fans no see money buy ticket ni or why the cancellation? Lol popsy una.”
Fanbase Rivalries Heat Up The news also reignited the age-old Stan wars between fanbases, with some accusing media platforms of showing bias in their coverage.
@sakpo0007_: “Nah you guys are unreal. No single post on your page about Davido’s ‘5ive’ Spotify streams deduction but yeah it’s Wizkid news, y’all are active now… Fvckers.”
@bisolaa_0: “You updated this faster than Davido deducted streams on Spotify. Smh.”
@1stsonofdavido: “You see Wizkid downfall? I’m always there like Toyota Hilux. If it was Davido, everywhere for don scatter. Like I said, any Wizkid slander, I’m always there.”
Burna Boy gears up for the release of his 8th album with ‘Sweet Love’
Grammy award-winning global icon Burna Boy ushers in his highly anticipated eighth studio album ‘No Sign of Weakness’ with today’s release of the seductive new single ‘Sweet Love.’
The song is set to be followed by a music video, which will complement its breezy feel.
The song produced by Major Seven is a romantic, reggae-leaning track that showcases Burna Boy’s unmistakable vocal charisma and signature blend of global influences with melodic pop sensibility.
‘Sweet Love’ continues Burna Boy’s standout year, building on the momentum of No Sign of Weakness’s first single, ‘Update’.
Produced by P2J (Beyoncé, Tems) and built around a sample of Soul II Soul’s iconic 8 the track blends Afrobeats with anthemic, club-ready energy.
The official video, which weaves together powerful visual vignettes inspired by the album’s central themes, has already surpassed 5 million views on YouTube.
Burna Boy has previously released the bubbling ‘Bundle By Bundle,’ which has amassed over 24M Spotify streams and 8.5M video views.
Most recently, Burna Boy joined French-Haitian singer Joé Dwèt Filé for the remix of the viral hit ‘4 Kampé,’ fusing Afrobeats and Haitian Kompa into a cross-cultural anthem that continues to chart across platforms globally.
Last month, Burna Boy became the first-ever cover star of Billboard France, coinciding with his historic, sold-out show at the Stade de France, making him the first African artist to headline the iconic venue.
The multi-award-winning global star followed up on his Stade De France concert with another historic concert in Manchester, where he sold out the Co-op Arena, which is the biggest indoor Arena in England.
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