Police, Army Rescue 32 Kidnap Victims in Sokoto Operation
Operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command, working with the Nigerian Army, have rescued 32 kidnapped victims and foiled a bandit operation in Maikujera Village, Rabah Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying the operation was launched after a distress […]
Tears as Nollywood Veteran Ogogo Buried in Ogun
Emotions ran high in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family, friends and colleagues gathered to bid farewell to veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who was buried according to Islamic rites. The 66-year-old actor was laid to rest amid an outpouring of grief from sympathisers who attended the funeral in his […]
Ndume Urges Opposition to Focus on Tinubu’s Performance
Former Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress chieftain, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged opposition parties to stop making President Bola Tinubu’s academic qualifications a campaign issue ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Monday, Ndume said Tinubu had already met the constitutional requirements to contest the presidency and argued […]
Atiku, Obi Finalise 2027 Campaign Plans
Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s political camps are finalising their campaign structures and plans for the 2027 presidential election as parties step up preparations following the opening of the campaign season. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, is consulting on the composition of his campaign council and the timing of its formal launch. His […]
KSJI Urges Tinubu to Welcome Constructive Views
KSJI Urges Leaders to Welcome Constructive Views The Knights of St. John International and Ladies Auxiliary (KSJI), Nigeria, has urged President Bola Tinubu and other national leaders to create room for constructive contributions from religious leaders and other stakeholders in addressing the country’s challenges. The appeal was contained in an open letter to the President […]
APC Campaign Council Member Vows to Mobilise Women for Tinubu
Politician and women’s rights advocate Mary Idele has pledged to lead grassroots mobilisation of Nigerian women for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Idele, who was appointed Secretary of the Women Mobilisation Directorate of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, said she would draw on her experience in grassroots mobilisation, women’s […]
Musawa mourns veteran actor Ogogo, praises Yoruba cinema legacy.
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing him as a major custodian of Nigerian culture and Yoruba storytelling. Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, aged 66, after battling stage-four cancer. His family had disclosed in recent […]
Nollywood Veteran Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer. The actor’s death was announced on Sunday, August 23, by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an emotional Instagram Live session. Multiple Nigerian news outlets have also reported the development. Ogogo’s death comes days after his family […]
Four Family Members Die in Yobe Fire Outbreak
Four members of a family were killed after a fire destroyed their home at Rugar Audu Badali settlement in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred at about 5pm on Friday. The victims were identified as Bilkisu, wife of Mallam Bukar, and her three children, Zainab, Hafsat and Salamatu. The four victims […]
De Gea Sends Message to Man United After Hull Defeat
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has urged the club to remain focused on the season despite their 2-0 defeat to Hull City in Saturday’s Premier League opener. The defeat gave Manchester United a disappointing start to the 2026/27 campaign, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring for Hull. De Gea reacted to the […]
