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Veteran actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66 after battle with Cancer
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. The veteran Yoruba actor reportedly died on Sunday, August 23,…
Veteran actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66 after battle with Cancer
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of…
Over 100 Nollywood Filmmakers Gathered to Pray for Sick actor Ogogo in Lagos – Full Story
By the time the prayers began at BOS Hall, Babajide Olushola Sanwo Olu Hall, LTV…
Nollywood in mourning: 10 stars whose deaths shook the industry in 2026
The Nigerian film industry has had to confront a succession of losses in 2026, with…
Ogogo’s stage-four cancer: What the trending ‘palliative care’ suggestion really means
The health crisis involving veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has sparked…
SEDC: Two Years After, South Easterners Lament Poor Performance
On July 24, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established the South East…
OSUN 2026:14 Factors That Helped In Adeleke’s Victory
On Sunday, 16 August 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC declared Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the August…
Ethnoreligious killings: Group accuses Amnesty Int. of double standards in violence promotion across Nigeria
The Centre for African Liberation And Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has accused Amnesty International of double standards, taking sides with a…
EPL Scores Today, August 23 2026: Man City Stage Late Fightback, Brighton Rout Aston Villa in Premier League Matchday 1
The 2026/27 Premier League season has finally kicked off, and Sunday delivered exactly the kind of drama English football fans…
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores in a Record 25 Straight League Seasons, Overtakes Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Cristiano Ronaldo has done it again. On Friday, August 21, in Al Nassr's 4-0 win over Al Riyadh in the…
Lionel Messi Fined by MLS for Slapping Quinn Sullivan: What Happened?
Lionel Messi has been slapped with a fine of his own, literally, after Major League Soccer's disciplinary committee came down…
Carlos Baleba vs Casemiro: Is Manchester United’s New Midfielder the Right Heir to a Legend?
Manchester United's long chase for a new defensive midfielder is finally reaching its conclusion, and the man they have settled…
FG housing loan: How Nigerians can access up to ₦50m at 6% interest
For many Nigerians, owning a home can appear to be a distant goal, particularly when the cost of purchasing land, constructing a building or acquiring an existing property continues to…
NGX Turnover Surges, Market Capitalisation Drops: The Strange Week in August 2026 Nigerian Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange entered the week ended August 14, 2026 with a market story that looked straightforward on the surface, but the numbers quickly began pointing in different directions. Trading…
UBA-Mikano Vehicle Loan: How to Get 70% Car Financing at 23% Interest Over 36 Months
Nigerians in the market for a new car just got a new option, and it comes from an unlikely-sounding pairing: a bank and a generator company. United Bank for Africa…
Three Foreign Scholarship Opportunities Nigerians should watch between August and November 2026
For Nigerians hoping to study abroad without carrying the full weight of international tuition, accommodation, travel and immigration expenses, August 2026 has quietly opened a much bigger window than many…
Governor Adeleke’s support for Tinubu’s re-election — A pragmatic political move or an unsettling show of fealty
Many Nigerians are, at best, genuinely baffled and, at worst, unsettled by what they believe is the governor's needless and worrisome veneration of the president after his victory, wondering if…
August 23 in Nigerian History: Tafawa Balewa, John F. Kennedy’s Historic Satellite Call
On Friday, August 23, 1963, Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa spoke by satellite telephone with U.S. President John F. Kennedy in what was the world’s first two-way satellite…
UBA Trainee’s “Tony” exchange with Elumelu: How Morayo Brown, Daddy Freeze, Peller, Israel Dmw, others interpreted the viral video
There are moments that appear ordinary when they happen, yet become difficult to ignore once they leave the room and enter the public space, and the brief exchange between a…
Lesson from Osun: Tinubu’s influence has a ceiling, by Abdulsalam Abdullah
Elections are often presented as contests between candidates, parties and political structures, but the Osun governorship election offered a different reminder: even the strongest political machinery can struggle when voters…
KayCee Luxury: From luxury cars and celebrity circles to a 184.5kg cocaine investigation
For years, Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, better known as KayCee Luxury, built his public image around the trappings of an extravagant lifestyle, with social media offering regular glimpses of expensive cars,…
Who Are the Three Permanent Secretaries Suspended by Tinubu Over Alleged Fake Government Agency? Full Details
President Bola Tinubu has dealt severely with another instance of impersonation within the federal civil service by having three permanent secretaries suspended immediately and arresting a man who is accused…
EFCC, ICPC Launch Probe Into NFF’s ₦12bn Federal Government Intervention Fund — Here’s What We Know
The Nigeria Football Federation has a new headache, and this one isn't about a missed World Cup qualification. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and…
From Biggie’s house to breakups: Bella, Sheggz, other BBNaija love stories that didn’t last
For many Big Brother Naija viewers, the relationships formed inside Biggie’s house are almost as important as the competition itself. Every season produces its ships. Some are little more than…
ABEL ENITAN: Ten Things To Know About New Head Of Civil Service
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, President Bola Tinubu appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. According to a release by the President’s…
Who Is Abel Enitan? Meet Nigeria’s New Head of Civil Service of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has a new man at the helm of Nigeria's federal bureaucracy, and his name is already trending across government circles: Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan. On Wednesday, August…
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August 23 in Nigerian History: Tafawa Balewa, John F. Kennedy’s Historic Satellite Call
On Friday, August 23, 1963, Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa spoke by satellite…
Bail in Nigeria: What happens to the money, sureties and bond
For many Nigerians, the mention of a criminal case often brings another figure into focus…
UBA Trainee’s “Tony” exchange with Elumelu: How Morayo Brown, Daddy Freeze, Peller, Israel Dmw, others interpreted the viral video
There are moments that appear ordinary when they happen, yet become difficult to ignore once…
WAEC Digital Certificate Platform 2026: How to Get Your WASSCE Certificate and Other Documents Online
Nigerian students taking this year's West African Senior School Certificate Examination no longer need to…
Over 100 Nollywood Filmmakers Gathered to Pray for Sick actor Ogogo in Lagos – Full Story
By the time the prayers began at BOS Hall, Babajide Olushola Sanwo Olu Hall, LTV…
FG housing loan: How Nigerians can access up to ₦50m at 6% interest
For many Nigerians, owning a home can appear to be a distant goal, particularly when…
Nollywood in mourning: 10 stars whose deaths shook the industry in 2026
The Nigerian film industry has had to confront a succession of losses in 2026, with…
Lionel Messi Fined by MLS for Slapping Quinn Sullivan: What Happened?
Lionel Messi has been slapped with a fine of his own, literally, after Major League…
Boy Left on Mount Fuji: What Happened to the 7-Year-Old Child?
This week a family visit to Japan's most famous mountain became a subject of national…
Who Are the Three Permanent Secretaries Suspended by Tinubu Over Alleged Fake Government Agency? Full Details
President Bola Tinubu has dealt severely with another instance of impersonation within the federal civil…
Why Ryan Hurst Left God of War: What Really Happened to the Original Kratos Actor as Dave Bautista Steps In
For months Ryan Hurst was the actor that fans imagined when thinking of a live-action…
EFCC, ICPC Launch Probe Into NFF’s ₦12bn Federal Government Intervention Fund — Here’s What We Know
The Nigeria Football Federation has a new headache, and this one isn't about a missed…
From Biggie’s house to breakups: Bella, Sheggz, other BBNaija love stories that didn’t last
For many Big Brother Naija viewers, the relationships formed inside Biggie’s house are almost as…
ABEL ENITAN: Ten Things To Know About New Head Of Civil Service
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, President Bola Tinubu appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new…
Years Dog Food Recall: Nearly 200 Owners Report Eye Damage Linked to Buckwheat Ingredient
A UK subscription dog food brand has pulled almost its entire fresh meal range off…
Who Is Abel Enitan? Meet Nigeria’s New Head of Civil Service of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has a new man at the helm of Nigeria's federal bureaucracy,…
Carlos Baleba vs Casemiro: Is Manchester United’s New Midfielder the Right Heir to a Legend?
Manchester United's long chase for a new defensive midfielder is finally reaching its conclusion, and…
Vinícius Jr. and NBA Star Jaylen Brown visiting Nigeria: Burna Boy’s ‘Seven’ Group chat, Academy Plans and Football Ties
There was no grand announcement, no carefully staged photograph and no official itinerary placed before…
Davido recently banned from performing in Edo? The Story Behind the Claim
A fresh political celebrity dispute has placed Davido at the centre of another controversy, this…
How to Apply for the ₦50m FG Housing Loan in 2026 — Requirements and Eligibility Explained
For many Nigerians, the dream of owning a home has gradually become a question of…
MTV VMAs 2026 — Full Nomination List, Burna Boy and Tems’ Chances, Missing Afrobeats Category
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations have arrived with plenty for music lovers to…
How a recent visit by Gov. Adeleke and Davido to the Ataoja Palace ended with Gunfire and one death
A Wednesday afternoon that began with ceremony, celebration and the warmth of a royal visit…
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day 2026: Date, Participating States and What Nigerians can expect
Thursday, August 20, 2026, is set to bring a different atmosphere across parts of South…
August 22 in Nigerian History: Two Nigerian Soldiers Killed by Suspected Boko Haram Landmine in Borno
On August 22, 2015, two Nigerian soldiers were killed after their patrol vehicle struck a…