Ogogo’s burial: Yinka Quadri breaks down in tears as colleagues bid veteran actor farewell

Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri broke down in tears on Monday during the burial of his longtime colleague and friend, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Quadri was among family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers who gathered in Ilaro, Ogun State, to pay their final respects to the late Yoruba actor. Emotions ran high as... Read More

Africa News, Entertainment

August 24, 2026

2027: Ex-Adamawa Gov Bindow Returns to APC, Pledges Support for Tinubu

Former Adamawa State Governor Jibrilla Bindow has returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending his three-year absence from the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bindow formally re-registered as an APC member at his ward in Mubi, Adamawa State, on Sunday. The former governor left the APC in January 2023 after losing... Read More

Africa News, Politics

August 24, 2026

Troops disrupt terrorists’ river crossing plan, seize three canoes in Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), have intercepted three disassembled canoes allegedly procured by a notorious terrorist leader, Shehu Bagewaye, to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas of Zamfara State. The canoes, which were being transported to their intended destination, were intercepted on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during a covert... Read More

Africa News, Defence

August 24, 2026

16 Nigerian Doctors Sanctioned in UK Over Fraud, Rape, Theft

At least 18 Nigerian doctors and medical professionals were sanctioned by the UK Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) between July 2025 and July 2026, with offences ranging from fraud and rape to theft, unauthorized medical practice, drug possession and professional misconduct. The review of MPTS records found that 10 were suspended, while at least three... Read More

Africa News, Featured

August 24, 2026

Inside the Multi-Million-Dollar Norwegian Scam and the Nigerian Connection

A months-long investigation by Norway’s NRK and BEN TELEVISION has uncovered a sprawling investment scam network targeting victims through fake cryptocurrency websites, with a Nigerian web developer’s hosting infrastructure linked to hundreds of suspected fraudulent platforms. David Erubure, a 32-year-old web developer and IT expert based in Warri, Delta State, is at the centre of... Read More

Africa News, Technology

August 24, 2026

Nigerian Man Jailed 12 Years in Wales for Rape, Sexual Assault While on Bail

A 30-year-old Nigerian man, Olukanyinsola Odebode, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Wales after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another while on bail. Odebode was convicted at Swansea Crown Court of one count of rape and two counts of assault by penetration following a trial. The court imposed... Read More

Africa News

August 24, 2026

TETFund: Powering Nigeria’s Excellence Across Africa and Beyond

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is increasingly transforming Nigeria’s public tertiary education landscape through strategic investments in infrastructure, research, innovation, academic development and institutional capacity. The Fund’s evolving impact suggests a shift beyond its traditional intervention role towards becoming a potential African reference point for education financing and development. A key indication of this... Read More

Africa News

August 24, 2026

WE WILL NOT ABANDON YOU: IGP Disu Vows Full Support for Families of 10 Slain Heroes

By Festus Fifen In a solemn and emotional memorial gathering at the Force Headquarters on Monday, Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, issued a powerful message of hope to the families of ten fallen officers who lost their lives in Kebbi State. The 10 officers who were members of the Special Intervention... Read More

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August 24, 2026

Ogogo: 7 Things to Know About Late Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, at the age of 66. Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after battling cancer. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, confirmed his death during an emotional Instagram Live session, days after she and her... Read More

Africa News, Entertainment

August 24, 2026

Political Leaders, Community Figures Pay Final Tribute to Pa Lawrence Ifoh

The burial ceremony of Pa Lawrence Ukachukwu Ifoh, father of the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, has become a gathering point for political leaders and prominent Nigerians who converged on Umuobasi Mbala, Isuochi, in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, to bid farewell to the nonagenarian. Pa Ifoh, who died... Read More

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Ogogo’s burial: Yinka Quadri breaks down in tears as colleagues bid veteran actor farewell

2027: Ex-Adamawa Gov Bindow Returns to APC, Pledges Support for Tinubu

Troops disrupt terrorists’ river crossing plan, seize three canoes in Zamfara

16 Nigerian Doctors Sanctioned in UK Over Fraud, Rape, Theft

Inside the Multi-Million-Dollar Norwegian Scam and the Nigerian Connection

Nigerian Man Jailed 12 Years in Wales for Rape, Sexual Assault While on Bail

TETFund: Powering Nigeria’s Excellence Across Africa and Beyond

WE WILL NOT ABANDON YOU: IGP Disu Vows Full Support for Families of 10 Slain Heroes

Ogogo: 7 Things to Know About Late Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan

Political Leaders, Community Figures Pay Final Tribute to Pa Lawrence Ifoh

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