EMIR OF ILORIN CELEBRATES HIS EMINENCE, THE SULTAN OF SOKOTO, ON HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The Emir describes the Sultan as a towering […]
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 […]
LIKE-MINDS WOMEN FORUM EMPOWERS MEMBERS, ENDORSES ABDULRAZAQ AND DANLADI FOR 2027
The LIKE-MINDS WOMEN FORUM on Saturday held an empowerment programme for women in Kwara State, even as it pledged continued support for the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and endorsed the Speaker of the Kwara House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakub Danladi, for governor in 2027. The event, organized by the convener, Princess Abolanle Ajayi […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU RENEWS THE TENURE OF DG NTA, MD NAN
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the tenure of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for another three-year term. President Tinubu first appointed Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos of the NTA and Ali Mohammed Ali of the NAN on October 20, 2023. Their second […]
ILARO MUSLIM COMMUNITY ANNOUNCES BURIAL OF ALHAJI HASSAN TAIWO ‘OGOGO’ FOR TOMORROW
The Ilaro Muslim Community is mourning the passing of one of its respected and well-known members, Alhaji Hassan Taiwo, popularly known as ‘Ogogo’. In an announcement signed by the Chief Imam of Ilaro on Sunday, the community conveyed the sad news and made arrangements for his final rites known to the public. The statement opened […]
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 […]
