Prominent Nollywood actors and filmmakers have rallied behind veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, after his daughters made an emotional appeal for urgent medical assistance as he battles stage-four cancer. The development has generated concern across the Nigerian entertainment industry, with several actors calling for medical experts, cancer specialists and well-equipped treatment … Read more
The leadership of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has petitioned Governor Dapo Abiodun over an internal dispute involving a faction of the family, asking the State Government not to recognise or engage with the group in matters relating to the vacant Awujale stool. The petition, dated August 17, 2026, came amid a … Read more
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has celebrated former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as he marked his 85th birthday, describing the retired general as a statesman whose administration played a historic role in the creation of Abia State. Otti, in a goodwill message issued on Monday, August 17, 2026, said the people and Government of … Read more
Lagos State has received a major boost to its electricity transmission infrastructure following the commissioning of upgraded substations at Ijora and Apapa Road, with the Federal Government adding 208 megawatts of bulk transmission capacity to the national grid. The projects, commissioned on Monday, August 17, 2026, are expected to strengthen electricity delivery to several industrial, … 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
Nigeria’s monthly revenue-sharing figures have crossed a new threshold under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, attributing the increase to reforms introduced by the Federal Government. Oyedele said the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, now distributes more than ₦2 trillion to the three tiers of Government … 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
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
Blessing Agbebaku has resigned as Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, bringing his tenure to an abrupt end amid reports of mounting pressure from lawmakers seeking his removal. Agbebaku announced his resignation during Monday’s plenary in Benin City, shortly before lawmakers elected Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo I Constituency, as the new Speaker of … Read more