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
Nigeria’s 2027 general election campaign season will officially begin on Wednesday, August 19, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opens the window for political parties to commence public campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections. The development marks a major step forward in preparations for what is expected to be one of Nigeria’s … Read more
Egypt has lifted a two-week restriction that prevented empty Iraqi trucks from entering the country, allowing privately operated Iraqi vehicles to resume crossing into Egyptian territory from Monday, August 17, 2026. The development ends a disruption that had affected road freight operations between Iraq and Egypt since August 1 and followed diplomatic engagement between Iraqi … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation has directed the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons to vacate their positions with immediate effect, following a disappointing 2026 campaign that saw Nigeria miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, in a … Read more
The Made in China Goods Traders’ Association of Nigeria has asked the Chinese Consulate in Lagos to support a range of initiatives covering healthcare, artificial intelligence, education and international trade. The Association made the appeal in a letter signed by its National President, Oluwole Adigun, and addressed to the Consul-General of China in Lagos, Mrs. … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged opposition parties and politicians to stop banking on federal influence as a strategy for winning elections, insisting that candidates must earn the support of voters through genuine political engagement. Mohammed made the remarks on Monday, August 17, 2026, after casting his ballot at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan … Read more
Umahi Explains Benin-Onitsha Road Delay The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government against accusations that it neglected the Benin-Onitsha Road, saying a major portion of the corridor is covered by a long-term concession agreement that places specific responsibilities on a private concessionaire. Umahi made the clarification in a statement issued on … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has announced Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The development means the Governor will not retain the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Argungu, as his running mate if he seeks another term in … Read more
Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, reportedly mocked members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as some of the Party’s governors and senior chieftains departed the State following the defeat of the Party’s governorship candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. A video circulating after the August 15 governorship election showed a convoy believed to be carrying … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 70-year-old man and several other suspected drug traffickers during coordinated operations that led to the recovery of huge quantities of opioids, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine and other controlled substances across parts of Nigeria. The latest operations, which involved multiple Commands of the anti-narcotics agency, resulted in … Read more