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
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
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