The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of seven passengers in a multiple road crash on the Ibafo section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, while two others sustained injuries on Monday. The ...
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos State Chapter, has mourned the death of one of Nollywood’s respected veterans, Chief Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Hassan reportedly passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The guild described Ogogo as ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, with Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, appointed Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence 1. The council comprises political leaders, ...
JOS—Chairman of the Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah, JIBWIS, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has dismissed claims that he disliked Christians, describing the allegations as “mere lies” and a misinterpretation of his recent remarks. The Islamic cleric came under criticism following comments ...
Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a battle with stage-four cancer. Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed the death during ...
The Registrar/Chief Executive, National Examinations Council (NECO), Dantani Wushishi, has been elected as the Vice-President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). NECO has also been granted the right to host the 2027 AEAA Conference in Abuja, Nigeria. ...
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 25th August 2026, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, celebrated the remembrance of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a statement on Friday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry ...
At least 46 people have been reportedly killed in a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The boat, which was conveying 77 passengers, including farmers, women and children, was said to have capsized shortly ...
JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has described the deadly attack on Bin Mper community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area as a direct attack on his person, vowing that his administration would do everything within ...
President Bola Tinubu has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State not to shame his opponents in the recently concluded governorship election in the state. Tinubu, who stated this when he received the governor at the Presidential Villa in Abuja ...