Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a battle with advanced cancer. Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed the death during an emotional Instagram Live session, while veteran actor Jide Kosoko […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled a major international cocaine trafficking network using Nigeria as a transit route to the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia, following the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine and the arrest of the alleged Nigerian coordinator. The agency said the […]
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over 399 seized rifles to the Office of the National Security Adviser, in a major inter-agency move aimed at keeping illegal weapons out of circulation. The firearms were recovered at the Tincan Island Port Command, where Customs officials also discovered hundreds of additional rifle […]
A story shared by WorldStarHipHop, about Carly Guddrow, a 34 year old businesscoach earning $60,000 a year, who after a breakup, moved back into her parents’ home with her two dogs because rent, student loans, car payments, and everyday expenses had become too overwhelming to manage alone. What might sound […]
Osun Governorship Election: 2.3 Million Voters Face Crucial Choice in August 15 Poll More than 2.3 million registered voters in Osun State are expected to decide the next governor on Saturday, August 15, in an election that goes beyond the usual contest between political parties. The poll, originally scheduled for […]
Nigeria and the United States are reviewing their counterterrorism partnership as senior security and government officials from both countries meet in Washington, D.C., to assess progress and agree on the next phase of security cooperation. Nigeria’s delegation is being led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, while the […]
Manchester City and Chelsea have both strengthened their squads ahead of the new season, confirming the signings of Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli and Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria respectively. City Bring Back Rulli, Nearly a Decade On Manchester City have completed the signing of Geronimo Rulli from French side Marseille on […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that nothing will stand in the way of his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting he remains fit, healthy and ready for the race ahead. Speaking in an interview with Jaji TV Hausa, the former Vice President brushed aside doubts about […]
Nigeria delivered a landmark performance on home soil at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, walking away with six medals — five bronze and one silver — while also securing Africa’s first-ever international medal in wheelchair fencing. The championships were hosted at Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Lagos, marking the […]
Big Brother Naija Season 11 delivered another eventful week of evictions, romance, rivalry and disciplinary drama, with Gerard Adebija becoming the eighth housemate to leave the Show Ya Sef house while Nomy became the first contestant this season to be disqualified. Gerard’s six-week stay ended on Sunday, September 6, after […]
