Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer.
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Ex-banker seeks help to sustain kidney transplant
…Says N1.9m needed every three months for drugs By Joseph Erunke, Abuja For Mrs Kehinde Oluwatoyin Ugbede, a former banker whose career was cut short by kidney failure, a successful kidney transplant in March 2026 offered what she described as a second chance at life. But four months after the life-saving surgery, Ugbede says the […]
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Otu assures SPAR fire victims of government assistance
By Emma Una CALABAR — Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured victims of Saturday’s fire outbreak at SPAR shopping complex in Calabar of government assistance, promising immediate intervention to mitigate their losses and support the recovery of affected businesses. The governor’s assurance was conveyed by his Deputy, Dr Peter Odey, who visited […]
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Hardship: TUC demands decent jobs, fair distribution of wealth
By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS: The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has called on the Federal Government, employers and other stakeholders to implement reforms that will create decent jobs, protect workers and ensure a fairer distribution of Nigeria’s wealth. The TUC Secretary-General, Nuhu Toro, made the call at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Petroleum […]
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Kebbe terror attack: Displaced families battle hunger, trauma
— Council pays medical bills, distributes relief materials By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Families displaced by recent terrorist attacks in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State are battling hunger, trauma and uncertainty, even as the local government council intensifies efforts to cushion their suffering. The attacks, which reportedly claimed lives and destroyed shops, vehicles […]
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2027: APC must acknowledge Nigerians’ pains, assure relief — Kawu
— Senator urges Yari-led campaign council to re-engage grassroots By Henry Umoru ABUJA: Senator Suleiman Kawu, APC, Kano South, has urged the All Progressives Congress, APC, 2027 Presidential Campaign Council to acknowledge the economic hardships confronting Nigerians and assure citizens of meaningful relief as the party begins its campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Kawu, […]
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Osun: Tinubu’s restraint helped Adeleke win — Imumolen
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former presidential candidate, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has faulted the claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered no support to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election, arguing that the President’s restraint helped create the conditions for the governor’s re-election. Imumolen said he was not claiming that […]
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Osun guber: Adeleke’s Tinubu backing punctures opposition’s 2027 plan — Presidency
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA: The Presidency has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decision to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid has undermined opposition efforts to use the Osun governorship election as a launching pad for a broader coalition against the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 […]
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Onitsha traders demand removal of Ogbogwu market caretaker committee
— Seek election of market executive after police shooting By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA: Aggrieved traders at the popular Ogbogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have renewed calls for the removal of the market’s caretaker committee chairman, Mr Ndubuisi Chukwuleta, and the conduct of an election to usher in a democratically elected executive. The demand […]
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Tinubu to chair AMSG roundtable on critical minerals development in Africa
— As AMSG pushes for resource wealth, mineral value addition By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA: The Africa Minerals Strategy Group, AMSG, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will chair its third High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa in Manhattan, New York, United States, on September 21, 2026. The roundtable, themed “From Resources to Wealth: […]
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Two security operatives reportedly killed in fresh Plateau attack
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos JOS: At least two security operatives have reportedly been killed, while several others were injured during a renewed attack on communities in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attackers also reportedly carted away the firearms of the slain security personnel. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon […]
Politics
2027: Kwankwaso faults APC campaign council, urges Yari to reconsider DG role
Kwankwaso said the 2027 presidential election would provide Nigerians with an opportunity to decide whether to retain the current administration or seek an alternative.
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ABUJA SUBMERGED:‘We have not seen anything like this before’
The rain started in trickles, small drops at a time. Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, is not immune to rainfall.
But by 10pm last Tuesday, it was no longer raindrops. It was a flood — the first of its kind in recent history. By the time the rains eased, it had caused serious upset in the city’s prime towns-Asokoro, Maitama, Guzape, Lokogoma, Garki and Wuse.
Osun election
Osun poll: Gov Adeleke embraces Oyebamiji’s peace call
…Wants Oyetola, others to work for state devt. By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has commended the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Bola Oyebamiji over his call for peace in the state following the conclusion of the election in the State. Oyebamiji, had in a statement, call on […]
Metro
‘We all make mistakes’, Tiktoker Mirabel returns to social media after rehab
Nigerian TikToker Nsikak Abigail, popularly known as Mirabel, has returned to social media months after she was taken into police custody and later placed in a rehabilitation programme following a false rape allegation.
Entertainment
Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ to be buried Monday in Ilaro
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.
ICYMI
IJEBULAND: Inside story of the Awujale succession crisis
For Ijebuland, the wait for a new Awujale has become much more than a traditional succession exercise.
It has evolved into a complex contest involving custom, law, family interests, institutional authority and allegations of political influence.
Business
Guinness declares N265bn revenue, PAT up 53% to N25.3bn
By Etop Ekanem Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its confidence in the strength and future of its business, as the Company enters a new phase of growth underpinned by improved profitability, a significantly stronger balance sheet and continued investment in its brands, manufacturing capabilities and route to market. The company shared this outlook during its […]
Sports
10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns
Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off.
Special Report
World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches
“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.
Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’
While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society
NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement
At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty
Enugu International Hospital, a vision to reverse Nigeria’s medical tourism
in Enugu, a different story is beginning to unfold courtesy of the government of Peter Mbah which set out to change the narrative 16 months ago
Technology
339 innovation hubs set for standardisation as FG deepens digital inclusion
Stakeholders reviewed its structure, examined its proposed standards and assessment approach, identified potential implementation challenges
Anambra’s local AI raises Nigeria’s digital sovereignty hopes
*As OADC, Analytics Intelligence deal, media’s Big Tech battle fuel push for homegrown AI By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria’s dream of achieving artificial intelligence AI sovereignty may have received an unexpected boost from Anambra State, where the state’s ICT Agency has begun deploying a locally trained AI system to automate government operations and explore new ways […]
From banking to entertainment: How Nigerians consumed 6.98m TB in five months
By Juliet Umeh From transferring money through mobile banking applications to attending virtual business meetings, streaming films, watching videos, marketing products, attending online classes and chatting with friends and family, the internet has quietly become part of almost every aspect of daily life in Nigeria. The scale of that dependence is reflected in the country’s […]
Media under pressure: Battles 29 US states over alleged Facebook, Instagram harm to children
….Zuckerberg, Mosseri expected to testify …FCCPC previously secured $220m fine against Meta, WhatsApp By Juliet Umeh Social media is facing one of its biggest legal tests as Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, battles 29 US states over allegations that it deliberately designed its platforms in ways that could harm children and teenagers. […]
Education
INSPECTOR OMOGBAI: Doing policing with motherly love
By Adesina Wahab She got enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, 24 years ago and has risen through the ranks to become an Inspector in the Traffic Department. Justina Omogbai, a mother of five, was recently recognized and honoured by the management of Trinity University, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos during their second Registry Week and […]
Graduation parties or extortion by other means
In the days of yore, the academic session was brought to a close with Prize Giving Day, during which pupils and students would also present drama sketches and playlets, principally to teach morals. Such events were held at no cost to parents and guardians; rather, some pupils and students who excelled would go home with prizes.
Fee hike crisis hits private schools
Some parents said the increase has added to their financial problems, especially as the prices of food, transportation
Education: When high fee doesn’t mean better academic performance
Stakeholders argue that the link between high fees and quality outcomes is not always evident