The family of veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has held an eighth-day Fidau prayer in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, as relatives, friends and colleagues gathered to pray for the repose of his soul. The Islamic prayer session took place on Monday, August 31, 2026, bringing together members … Read more
At least 14 newborn babies have died after a fire tore through a nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), one of the largest government hospitals in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. The tragedy occurred early Wednesday, August 26, 2026, when a blaze broke out on the third floor of the hospital’s Maternal and Child … Read more
The Ogun State Government has shut down Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited, a paper and packaging company in the Agbara area of the State, following allegations that the firm operated an unauthorised dumpsite and engaged in open-air burning of waste. The enforcement action was carried out by the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) at the … Read more
The daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have appealed to Nigerians, medical professionals and well-wishers to help secure urgent treatment for their father, whom they said is battling stage-four cancer. The emotional appeals were made separately on Instagram on Monday by Lima Taiwo and Kira Taiwo, who said the family’s … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to begin the commissioning of 10 major projects across the State as his administration intensifies efforts to deliver infrastructure and public facilities to communities across the 23 local government areas. The commissioning exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, and will continue until August 28, … Read more
Clinoscope Services Limited has increased its stake in Nigerian pharmaceutical company, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc, after purchasing an additional 40 million ordinary shares valued at ₦312 million. The acquisition, executed at ₦7.80 per share, was completed on August 4, 2026, in Lagos, according to a corporate disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The disclosure … Read more
Temitope Osoba, the popular Nollywood actress celebrated for her roles in Yoruba-language films, has died at the age of 40, bringing an abrupt end to a career that inspired many within and beyond Nigeria’s movie industry. News of her passing broke on Wednesday after fellow actor, Alesh Sanni, announced her death in an emotional post … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,500 confirmed cases, making it larger than the country’s deadliest epidemic recorded between 2018 and 2020, according to official figures released on Friday. Health authorities said the country has now confirmed 3,532 Ebola infections across five provinces, with 1,556 deaths recorded as the outbreak continues … Read more
Fresh concerns have emerged over the welfare of healthcare workers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, as nurses allege they are battling unpaid salaries, shortages of essential medical supplies and deteriorating working conditions. The allegations were made in a statement issued on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by the Elegant Nurses Forum (ENF), which claimed … Read more
NATIONAL LUTH Resident Doctors’ Strike Enters 9th Day As Patients Face Continued Disruption July 28, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Nigeria Healthcare services at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) have continued to experience disruptions as the industrial action by resident doctors entered its eighth day on Monday. … Read more