He described Hassan as more than an accomplished actor, saying his career had left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s entertainment industry and society.

Hassan, who rose to prominence in the 1990s, was celebrated for his roles in Yoruba action and epic films such as Ogogo, Eegun Mogaji and Igbekun.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of politicising Nigeria’s economy after he renewed calls to restore the petrol subsidy, saying the stance sharply contradicts the economic position he took during the 2023 presidential campaign. The Presidency described Atiku’s recent stance as political opportunism that seeks to capitalize […]

— As Fubara charges judges to consider effect of judgments on nation’s polity By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt With barely six months to the 2027 presidential election, former Liberian President George Opong Weah has urged legal practitioners to remain neutral in the administration of justice, describing an independent judiciary as crucial to safeguarding democracy. Weah, who […]

— Says death, destruction ravaging constituents By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Hon. Bashir Usman Gorau, member of the House of Representatives representing Gada/Goronyo Federal Constituency, has condemned the wave of terrorist attacks, killings, abductions and the devastating Goronyo boat disaster, saying the growing loss of innocent lives demands urgent and decisive action from government. Gorau […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Newly appointed Director General of the All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will continue to honour his electioneering promises, assuring Nigerians the campaign ahead of 2027 would be built on the same credibility. The former Zamfara State governor and ex-Chairman of […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 75 men, women and children abducted by armed kidnappers while travelling in commercial buses in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims, reportedly Fulani travellers, were kidnapped on August 19, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m. after armed men intercepted their vehicles […]

Kwankwaso said the 2027 presidential election would provide Nigerians with an opportunity to decide whether to retain the current administration or seek an alternative.

— Says gov stands with APC, Kekemeke in South By Dayo Johnson, Akure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dismissed allegations that he is tactically supporting opposition candidates in the 2027 National Assembly elections, declaring that he will not abandon candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was contained in a statement […]

— Why we intervened — APC— We’ve lost confidence in his leadership — Aggrieved member By Dayo Johnson, Akure The impeachment plot against the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, may have been suspended following the intervention of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. […]

Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off.

Vanguard reliably gathered that the attack occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when terrorists stormed the sleepy community.

…Marketers applaud initiative as refinery absorbs logistics costs to lower distribution expensesBy Udeme Akpan Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has expanded its free petroleum product delivery initiative to Kano, Imo, Anambra and Nasarawa States, a move expected to reduce distribution costs for independent petroleum marketers and create room for lower petrol prices. The initiative, which […]

President Tinubu first appointed Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos of the NTA and Ali Mohammed Ali of the NAN on October 20, 2023. Their second term will begin on October 20, 2026.

Veteran Nollywood actor and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried on Monday, August 24, 2026, in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State.