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 […]
Wike Rejects APC Campaign Role, Cites Risk of Losing States
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he could not serve as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, saying he is not an APC member and does not want to risk losing the states he considers his political strongholds. Wike spoke on Saturday after […]
YOREC Warns Against Power Infrastructure Vandalism in Yobe
The Yobe State Rural Electrification Commission, YOREC, has warned residents against vandalising electricity infrastructure following the arrest of a suspected vandal linked to a blackout in four local government areas. The Executive Chairman of YOREC, Engr. Umara Mustapha Goniri, disclosed this while reacting to the incident, which occurred on Friday evening along the Damaturu–Babbangida 33KV […]
Ero-Arike Workers Appeal for Support Amid Owner’s Political Backlash
Workers and marketers of Ero-Arike herbal balm have appealed to Nigerians to continue patronising the product despite the backlash against its owner, Falilat Oyetunji, popularly known as Ero-Arike, over her involvement in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. In a video circulating on social media, a group of women holding containers of the balm […]
Dispatch Rider Killed in Lagos Multiple Road Crash
A dispatch rider was killed on Saturday in a multiple road accident involving two trucks at Ijesha, inward Mile 2, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said its Eagle Response Team responded to the crash involving a FAW truck with registration number T-30364LA, an Iveco truck with registration number KSF 958 XV and […]
Ogun APC Aspirant Hunye Insists He Remains in 2027 Governorship Race
Former Ogun State governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abayomi Hunye, has dismissed claims that he withdrew from the 2027 governorship race, insisting he remains a contender despite the party’s primary election. Speaking at a press conference in Abeokuta on Saturday, Hunye also unveiled Abayomi Odunowo as his running mate, declaring that his […]
Carrick Laments Manchester United Defeat to Hull City
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has admitted his side made life difficult for themselves after conceding an early goal in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to newly promoted Hull City. Hull City marked their return to the top flight with an impressive victory on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. […]
ASUU Suspends Planned Strike at Gombe State University
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, has suspended its planned total and indefinite strike, giving the Gombe State Government and the university management until the end of October 2026 to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was announced in a resolution issued after the union’s congress meeting held on […]
