By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ILARO — Tears and grief enveloped Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues and fans gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. The 66-year-old Yoruba film icon was buried in his hometown in accordance with Islamic rites, a day […]

As the 2027 general elections approach, political parties are gearing up for the contest, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to retain the presidency and strengthen its hold across the country. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened the 2027 electioneering season, paving the way for political parties to roll out their […]

Makinde is currently seeking the presidency on the APM platform ahead of the 2027 general election, amid growing political realignments across the country.

With the official 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or set to be unveiled, the debate over who will lift football’s most prestigious individual award in Paris has reached a fever pitch.

Bridges are more than concrete and steel; and across Africa, they link cities, support trade, and carry millions of people every day.

launches purification machine Private firm, Langovest Limited, has warned that sachet water poses an environmental burden, saying there is a need to expand access to environmentally friendly sources of purified drinking water across Nigeria. The company stated this during the launch of its second AquaPoint water filtration and purification machine in Nigeria and its first […]

The Ogun Government has expressed deep sadness over the death of veteran actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as ‘Ogogo’.

Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, have unveiled their son Rakeem’s face as he marks his first birthday.

Ministry of Finance Incorporated, MOFI, has said Nigeria must move beyond policy formulation to the effective mobilisation of institutional capital to achieve its $1 trillion economy target. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MOFI, Dr Armstrong Takang, said professional management of government-owned assets and stronger partnerships would be critical to accelerating economic transformation and […]

The inclusion of the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, and the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Taminu Yakubu, in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election has sparked criticism, with former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye threatening legal action over Adedeji’s appointment. The […]

Adeola, also known as Yayi, said he and his wife, Temitope, stood by Ogogo and his family throughout his illness and made efforts to ensure he received appropriate medical attention.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described the life […]

Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort Warri Kingdom, has said the last five years of her tenure alongside her husband, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, have been devoted to building human capacity, empowering women, preserving Itsekiri culture and creating stronger connections among Itsekiris at home and in the diaspora.

Nigerian Semi Ajayi and Senegalese Nobel Mendy temporarily vacated defensive roles to score as promoted Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opening round at the weekend.

The Police Command in Rivers has commenced an investigation into a shooting and violent attack on the traditional ruler of Finima Community in Bonny Local Government Area of the state.