M ore than 2,500 police officers have been deployed across Ijebu Ode and surrounding communities as Ogun State ramps up security ahead of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival. The Ogun State Police Command said the operation is meant to ensure a safe and orderly celebration for the thousands of tourists, dignitaries, and residents expected to attend the historic cultural event. Leading the deployment, Commissioner of Police CP Bode Ojajuni said officers from multiple units have been mobilized. The team includes frontline officers, the Police Mobile Force, SWAT, the Violent Crime Response Unit, Anti-Kidnapping and Monitoring Units, the Force Intelligence Department, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, and the Motor Traffic Department. Residents and visitors will notice a heavy but visible police presence throughout the festival period. Armoured Personnel Carriers, patrol vehicles, and motorbikes have been stationed at strategic points. Plainclothes detectives, surveillance teams, and rapid re...

B uying a ticket and a replica shirt for the 2026 World Cup could cost the average worker in some countries nearly two months’ wages, while fans in others need less than a day, according to new analysis by Gambling.com The study looked at 48 countries and calculated how many days a formal-sector worker would need to work to afford a match ticket and a home jersey. Researchers used 2024 wage data from the World Bank and compared it to retail prices. They assumed a 22-day working month and converted currencies using mid-market rates p May 21, 2026. Days of labour needed to buy a World Cup match ticket, by country. Workers in DR Congo face the steepest burden at 29 days, while those in Switzerland need under half a day. The gap is stark for tickets alone. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, it would take 29 days of work  more than a full month  for the average formal-sector employee. Fans in Egypt, Ghana, Senegal and Haiti also face bills equivalent to more than a week’s pay....