The suspect. Photo: NCS The Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has arrested a woman, Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta, for her son, Dare Sowunmi, who is said to be on death row at the facility. The spokesperson for the…
The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has joined individuals, professional bodies and organisations across Nigeria in mourning the deaths of two respected figures in the nation’s media, veteran journalist and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo; Publisher of Access Weekly, Sola Olugbemiro, popularly known as Solkem and the Business…
The political upset that took place in Kwara State in 2018, according to Hon. Olawuyi, was not built during the few weeks of campaigning. The groundwork had been laid much earlier through years of community engagement and staying connected to the people. Olawuyi shares the experience in Seun Oloketuyi’s forthcoming book, How to Win an…
The suspects. CREDIT: NPF A young Nigerian, Samuel Ezekiel, has recounted how his friend allegedly changed his identity to “Hassan Abubakar” before he underwent kidney removal at Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja. Ezekiel also alleged that after he was paid in dollars for the procedure, he handed the money to his friend, Emmanuel Odeh, who…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, hosted the 2026 Nigeria–China Food Festival in Abuja, bringing together stakeholders from both countries to celebrate their food, culture and longstanding friendship. The festival, held on August 27 at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja, was themed “From Farm…
Niger State under the leadership of His Excellency the Farmer Governor, Muhammadu Umaru Bago will tomorrow, August 27, 2026, launch its Climate Change Policy Document and Action Plan(CCPAP). The CCP&AP with support from the Africa Climate Foundation (ACF), technical assistance from the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) and LQY SPV Ltd represents the progressing…
Veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died. The news of his death was announced by his daughter, Kira, during an Instagram Live video on Sunday. Politics News In the video, Kira was seen crying as she repeatedly appealed for help from her family. She said, “Help me to call my sister, help…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is pleased to announce the nationwide celebration of International Actors Day on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, joining actors and the global creative community in honouring the men and women whose talent, sacrifice and creativity continue to shape the motion picture industry. International Actors Day is an important occasion to…
Until Tuesday August 18, when the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA revealed the real business of Afolabi Kazeem Michael , AKA KC Luxury , the young man was regarded as a self made multi-millionaire with many business interests in the luxury sector of the economy. And he lived up to the appellation driving choice…
File: Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. A doctor, Olusina Ajidahun, has spoken on claims by the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, that hospitals have refused to continue treating their father, who is battling stage-four cancer. The doctor, identified on X as The Bearded Dr Sina,…
