Ace Broadcaster, Omotolani Dare Selected For PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship
Ace broadcaster with Emirate 98.5 FM / Royal News Online Newspaper, Omotolani Precious Dare, has been selected for the 2026 PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship. Omotolani is an English graduate, broadcaster, journalist-in-training, educator, pronunciation tutor, and content creator. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Ilorin and is currently studying Post Graduate in […]
Funke Akindele’s Birthday Post Sparks Debate After Ogogo’s Burial
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has drawn mixed reactions on social media after celebrating her birthday on Monday, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State. Akindele, who marked her birthday on Monday, thanked God for another year and prayed for good health, longevity and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Odumodublvck Claims Police Have Tried to Arrest Him
Nigerian rapper and singer Odumodublvck has alleged that the police have made several attempts to arrest him following complaints reportedly filed against him by individuals involved in an ongoing dispute with the artiste. The claim comes amid his public feud with fellow rapper Blaqbonez. In June 2026, Odumodublvck made allegations against […]
Odumodublvck Alleges Police Tried to Arrest Him Amid Blaqbonez Feud
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has alleged that the police have made several attempts to arrest him over complaints filed by individuals he is publicly in conflict with. The rapper made the claim during a recent concert, where he linked the alleged attempts to his ongoing dispute with fellow rapper Blaqbonez. The feud began in June 2026 […]
Elumelu’s ‘Tony’ Correction Sparks Debate Over Workplace First Names
A viral exchange between United Bank for Africa Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and a young executive trainee has sparked debate over the use of first names in Nigerian workplaces. The discussion followed a video from Thursday’s graduation ceremony of UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme, where the trainee addressed Elumelu as “Tony” during an interactive session. […]
Davido Backs Separate Bank Accounts for Couples
Nigerian music star Davido has backed the idea of couples maintaining separate bank accounts, saying both partners should have independent finances for their personal security. The singer made the remarks during an appearance on The Uncut Podcast, where he was asked whether women should maintain secret bank accounts without their partners’ knowledge. Davido said he […]
Rapper Ms Jorji Accuses Poco Lee of Sexual Misconduct
Nigerian rapper Ms Jorji has accused dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, of sexual misconduct during an alleged encounter in Dallas, Texas, in 2024. The allegation comes amid reports concerning Poco Lee’s legal troubles and reported arrest in the United Kingdom. Ms Jorji said she and a female friend visited […]
