Following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, questions have emerged about how someone who appeared well in public weeks earlier could later be diagnosed with stage-four cancer.

Britain’s Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of an African conservation charity mired in controversy last year over the conduct of some of its rangers, his spokesman confirmed Monday.

President Bola Tinubu will serve as chairman of the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, will serve as vice chairmen.

A new documentary called “NAZA” from the same directors as the Oscar-winning Israeli-Palestinian production “No Other Land” will premiere at the Venice Film Festival next month, organisers said on Monday.

The financial markets are affected by not only the economic indicators and corporate performance but also the sentiments of investors. Every day on the trading markets, people decide whether they want to seek risk or avoid it. It is called risk-on and risk-off sentiment. It is very useful for traders to understand which one of […]

Popular Nigerian dancer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is currently being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged assault offence.

—Target $21bn investment By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its partners in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118 have executed agreements for the development of the Bonga South-West Aparo (BSWAp) deepwater project, paving the way for the project to progress towards Final Investment Decision (FID). The agreements, signed on […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Two persons were reportedly killed in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, following a clash between police personnel and hoodlums allegedly attempting to take control of a motor park and the local government secretariat. The incident occurred amid a warning by the state government on Sunday against […]

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Oyo State Government has accused the Federal Government of politicising the flag-off of the reconstruction and dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road by excluding Governor Seyi Makinde from the ceremony. The project flag-off was held on Monday at Idi Ayunre in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, with the […]

—Parades 10 suspected criminals By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested two suspected kidnappers and eight other suspects for various offences across the state. Parading the suspects in Akure, the state Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said one of the suspected kidnappers, Gambo, 27, was arrested in Shasha while […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday flagged off the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover bridge in Akure, the state capital, describing the project as necessary to address growing traffic congestion and improve transportation in the metropolis. The project, which is the second flyover bridge being constructed in Akure, will […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has described the late veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as a cultural ambassador who used his craft to promote and preserve Yoruba traditions and values. Adams, in a condolence statement on Monday, expressed profound sorrow over the death of the […]

Nigeria’s Falconets are set to achieve a remarkable feat at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, becoming one of only three countries to have featured in every edition of the tournament since its inception.

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — President Bola Tinubu has linked the N296 billion reconstruction and dualisation of the 56.5-kilometre Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road to his administration’s efforts to boost economic integration, regional trade and infrastructure-led development in the South-West. Tinubu spoke on Monday at the flag-off of the project at the Idi Ayunre end of the highway […]

On May 15, Boko Haram terrorists invaded Mussa Central Primary School in Askira-Uba LGA of Borno, and abducted over 40 schoolchildren, including a toddler