Gov Usman Ododo Moves To Honour Ibrahim Idris As Kogi Sets Up High-Powered Burial Committee

*** Deputy Governor Joel Salifu Chairs Committee as State Begins Preparations for Former Gov s burial . By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London In a solemn demonstration of leadership, compassion and respect for the history of Kogi State, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has moved swiftly to ensure that the late former Governor of... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, community, Entertainment, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics

September 21, 2026

Egba Royal Family Mourns As PRINCESS WINIFRED IYABODE KUFORIJI Dies @ 86, Burial Holds 29 & 30 Oct 2026

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Final burial ceremonies of an Egba Abeokuta Christian leader and a Princess of Egba Royal family, Princess WINIFRED IYABODE AJIKE KUFORIJI will hold on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October 2026. According to a press release signed by one of the deceased children, Mr Bayo Lasore, Princess... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, community, Entertainment, Governance, Nigeria News

August 30, 2026

From the Orphanage to the Correctional Centre: A Birthday Celebration with a Difference

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London For many people, a birthday is a time to celebrate another year of life with family, friends and well-wishers. For Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, PhD, Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, however, birthdays have gradually become occasions for giving, reaching out and remembering people whose circumstances... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Entertainment, Featured, Governance, Life Style, Nigeria News, Politics

August 24, 2026

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

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

Africa News, Breaking News, Entertainment

August 13, 2026

AFSEY26, Africa Fashion Show Exhibition, Holds It’s 3rd Edition In Leeds Uk This Saturday 15th August

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The 3rd edition of the AFSEY26, Africa fashion show exhibition, Yorkshire United Kingdom holds this Saturday 15th August 2026. Venue is the newly refurbished LQDEE’s Hub, 2 Grant Avenue Leeds Ls7/RQ. According to all Press release by the founder of AFSEY26 and fashion icon Ike Ayeni... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Entertainment, Fashion, Life Style, UK News, World News

August 1, 2026

DTN@100: Oldest Surviving Entity Enters Its Second Century With 100 Nigerian Icons & Institutions

As one of the most influential entities in Africa and more so as Africa’s most populous nation, the trailblazer enters a new era of creating legacies and institutional global presence comes Daily Times Nigeria as it marks its historic 100th anniversary; the nation’s oldest surviving newspaper institution is celebrating a century of journalism, national service... Read More

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July 31, 2026

Bradford African Festival Of Arts 2026 Hold Monday 3rd –9th August 2026, Promises Lots Of Fun , African Arts & Culture.

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The annual Bradford African Festival of Art is scheduled to hold between Monday 3rd of August and 9th of August, 2026 with activities holding in different Venues in Bradford City. The theme for this year’s festival is ” NKOSOO ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESS”. The opening ceremony and... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Entertainment, Finance, Governance

June 17, 2026

Association of Yoruba Descendants Finland (AYDF) To Celebrate YORUBA DAY 2026 On August 29th

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Association of Yoruba Descendants Finland (AYDF) Europe announces its Yoruba Day 2026 Celebrations with promises of a vibrant, colourful, and unforgettable cultural celebration that will bring together Yoruba descendants, friends, and lovers of African culture in Finland. Holding on Saturday, 29th August 2026, this year’s Yoruba... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Entertainment, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics, UK News, World News

Gov Usman Ododo Moves To Honour Ibrahim Idris As Kogi Sets Up High-Powered Burial Committee

Egba Royal Family Mourns As PRINCESS WINIFRED IYABODE KUFORIJI Dies @ 86, Burial Holds 29 & 30 Oct 2026

From the Orphanage to the Correctional Centre: A Birthday Celebration with a Difference

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

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

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

AFSEY26, Africa Fashion Show Exhibition, Holds It’s 3rd Edition In Leeds Uk This Saturday 15th August

DTN@100: Oldest Surviving Entity Enters Its Second Century With 100 Nigerian Icons & Institutions

Bradford African Festival Of Arts 2026 Hold Monday 3rd –9th August 2026, Promises Lots Of Fun , African Arts & Culture.

Association of Yoruba Descendants Finland (AYDF) To Celebrate YORUBA DAY 2026 On August 29th

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