By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo: The Police Command in Osun said two civilians were killed and two of its officers sustained serious injuries during an attack by suspected political thugs in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police PublicContinue Reading
Amb. Sarafa Isola, the immediate-past High Commissioner of Nigeria to the UK, has described the late Nollywood actor, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as ‘Ogogo’ as a custodian of Yoruba culture and a gifted entertainer. Isola, in a statement on Monday, described Ogogo’s demise as “a colossal andContinue Reading
NPA, NDPHC Partnership boosts Nigeria’s power infrastructure delivery Lagos, Aug. 24, 2026, The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Ltd., NDPHC, has lauded the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) for helping recover abandoned cargoes at various seaports nationwide. The commendation was contained in a statement issued by NPA’s General Manager, Corporate CommunicationsContinue Reading
Veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has reportedly died after battling cancer. The actor’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, disclosed the development on Sunday evening during a live session on Instagram. Ogogo’s reported death comes days after his daughter revealed that he was battling stage-four cancer.Continue Reading
By Samson Oladejo Hon. Ezekiel Agbomojo, a proud son of Ogbomoso and prominent advocate of the town’s development and unity, has felicitated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandy Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. Agbomojo, in a congratulatory message celebrating the monarch’s milestone,Continue Reading
APC Stakeholders Want Restoration of Hon. Ogundipe’s Mandate, Warn of Deepening Oshodi-isolo Crisis Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government in Lagos State have called on the national and state leadership of the party to urgently intervene in the lingering political crisis within the localContinue Reading
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by theContinue Reading
…Party demands security-first approach, cautions against opening new frontier for banditry_ The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Jigawa State Chapter, has cautioned the state government against its plan to expand mining operations across the state, warning that the move could jeopardise the relative peace and security enjoyed by Jigawa communities andContinue Reading
WAYC honours WIMA Nigeria President Nwaeze with Mandela Leadership award The West Africa Youth Council, (WAYC), has presented the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity to Mrs. Theodora Nwaeze, President of Women in Maritime Africa, WIMA Nigeria. The award ceremony was held on Thursday, August 20, 2026,Continue Reading
