‘He left an indelible mark on me’ — Kelani mourns Olu Jacobs
Ace filmmaker Tunde Kelani has described the late veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, as a founding patriarch of modern Nigerian screen performance, recalling the lasting impression he made on him when they first met in 1978. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday. The cause of death was not disclosed. Kelani, in […]
Pan-African social impact announces social impact network
The organisers of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) have announced the establishment of the Africa Social Impact Network (ASIN), a pan-African platform designed to extend the impact of the Summit beyond its annual convening by mobilising partnerships, financing, knowledge, and collective action throughout the year.The announcement follows the successful conclusion of the 5th Africa […]
NSCDC orders probe as illegal miners die in custody
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered a probe into the death of some suspected illegal miners who were arrested during enforcement operations conducted in parts of Niger State on September 15 and 16, 2026.
Akure-Ado Ekiti Road: 96bn road project stalls
The woman was beside her SUV when a commercial motorcycle rider reportedly crashed into her vehicle. Before she could understand what was happening, other riders and street youths allegedly descended on her, blaming her for the incident.
Policing Lagos: Why 15,597 officers can’t be everywhere
By Emma Nnadozie A seemingly ordinary day in Festac, Lagos, turned into a frightening drama early this year when a well-dressed woman was allegedly attacked by more than 20 hoodlums following a minor road incident. The woman was beside her SUV when a commercial motorcycle rider reportedly crashed into her vehicle. Before she could understand […]
Naira depreciates to N1, 375/$ in parallel market
The Naira today depreciated to N1, 375 per dollar from N1, 370 in the parallel market on Wednesday.
