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 All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has selected the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Major M. Jack, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, ahead of the 2027 election. Jack’s emergence completes the APC’s governorship ticket in Rivers State as the Party intensifies preparations for the … Read more
Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has suffered a major change in his legal representation as he faces serious criminal charges over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old musician appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, August 31, where his high-profile private defence team was allowed to withdraw … Read more
Nigeria’s opposition parties have taken a major step towards building a common political front ahead of the 2027 general election, with six parties agreeing to begin a structured process that could ultimately produce a single presidential candidate. The development followed a summit of major opposition political parties held on Monday, August 31, at the Shehu … Read more
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with the national team to an emotional end. The 39-year-old football superstar confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, through an emotional message shared on Instagram, ending speculation over his future with the Albiceleste. Messi leaves the Argentina … 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
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is facing a fresh dispute over petrol imports as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals considers restricting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sales to major marketers that continue to bring petrol into the country. The proposed move is being linked to concerns over product quality, alleged blending of imported petrol with refinery-supplied PMS, … Read more
Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling Party of abandoning the principles and ideals that guided its formation. Sylva announced his resignation in a strongly worded letter dated Monday, August 31, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of … Read more
Pensioners under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension Scheme (NUPCPS), on Monday, August 31, 2026, staged a protest at the Lagos House in Ikeja, demanding the implementation of pension increases, wage awards and payment of outstanding benefits. The retirees, who had earlier issued an ultimatum to the Lagos State Government over the delayed payments, … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT August 27, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Wizkid Bags 7 Nominations At 2026 Headies Awards In Toronto Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has secured seven nominations at the 2026 Headies Awards, placing him among the most recognised artistes on this year’s prestigious nominees list. The nominations were announced … Read more