Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, with her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, announcing the news in an emotional video shared on her official social media platforms. The … Read more
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has thrown his weight behind calls for the reintroduction of fuel subsidy in Nigeria, arguing that the removal of the policy has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to ordinary citizens. Dalung made the position known on Tuesday during an interview, where he assessed some of the … Read more
Media personality and influencer, Papaya Ex has spoken in defence of Nigerian dancer and hypeman, Poco Lee, following the latest developments surrounding his legal case in the United Kingdom. Papaya Ex, who said she knows the entertainer personally, described the situation as painful to watch and urged members of the public not to exploit the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to take immediate action on the worsening condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road and the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti corridor, following prolonged gridlock that has left motorists and commuters stranded for hours and, in some cases, days. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by … Read more
Singer Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal DMW, has appeared to take a swipe at the Edo State Government after sharing videos showing the condition of some roads in Benin City, the State capital. Isreal posted the videos on Instagram on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, drawing attention to sections of the city where road surfaces appeared badly … Read more
An international law enforcement operation targeting West African organised crime networks, including the Black Axe group, has resulted in the identification of 263 suspects and 58 arrests across 22 countries. The eight-month operation, coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), was conducted between November 2025 and June 2026 under the codename Operation Jackal IV. … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT August 24, 2026 / 4 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Veteran Actor Taiwo Hassan aka Ogogo Dies At 66 After Cancer Battle NIGERIA Veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 following a battle with stage-four cancer. The actor’s death was reported … Read more
NEWS August 23, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Gov Bassey Otu Pledges Support For Traders Affected By SPAR Fire In Calabar NIGERIA — CROSS RIVER STATE Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has assured traders, businesses and other individuals affected by the fire that engulfed part of the … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT August 23, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Ogogo’s Daughter Kira Alleges People Are Trying To Profit From Actor’s Cancer Battle Kira Taiwo, daughter of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has raised concerns over alleged attempts by some individuals to profit from her father’s … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the overall best graduating students of Lagos State University with ₦20 million each, in recognition of their outstanding academic performances. The Governor announced the financial rewards on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during the combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of Lagos State University, Ojo. The two beneficiaries are … Read more