Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, bringing an end to a remarkable acting career that spanned more than three decades in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. His family confirmed the development in a statement published on his verified Instagram account in the early hours of Friday, October … Read more
The United Nations has warned that the intensifying El Niño climate phenomenon poses a significant threat to global health, as countries prepare for potentially severe weather conditions expected to persist into 2027. The warning comes as the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says El Niño is firmly established in the tropical Pacific and is expected to … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded its suspended Niger State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, alongside other officers connected to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the Corps’ custody. The officers were brought before journalists at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, on Sunday as the … Read more
The Yoruba film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. The actress’ death was announced on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by Owolabi Ajasa, the head of the Ogun State chapter of the Theatre Arts and … Read more
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