The Story of Ogogo ( late Taiwo Hassan)
A short report on the acting career of the late Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo
A short report on the acting career of the late Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo
A lot of Nigerians have questioned the Tinubu’s administration on subsidy savings. This article by Sarki Yakin Baba Buhari points to where savings from subsidy have gone.
By Peace Erewunmi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the inclusion of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. The party said Edu was included because she has not been found guilty of any offence despite the ongoing investigation into allegations of financial […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a trusted ally, patriot and valued partner in governance. In a birthday message issued on Tuesday, President Tinubu praised Shettima’s years of public service and his commitment to Nigeria’s progress. The President described the Vice […]
By Peace Erewunmi There is growing controversy at Osun State University (UNIOSUN) following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decision to extend the tenure of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, by two years. Governor Adeleke announced the extension while inaugurating the reconstituted Governing Council of the university. According to the university, the governor said the decision […]
By Peace Erewunmi Four people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a building in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day at the Popo-Giwa/Abemi area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, near Masalasi Gogoro. Eight people were initially trapped after a section of […]
By Peace Erewunmi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued more than 180 children allegedly trafficked from five states across Nigeria. The agency said the children were allegedly taken by criminal groups operating under the guise of civil society and humanitarian organisations, with some of the suspects reportedly using […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that Nigeria’s recent economic growth translates into more jobs, higher household incomes and improved living standards. The call followed the release of Nigeria’s second-quarter 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, which showed that the economy […]
By Peace Erewunmi Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has intensified efforts to strengthen unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a meeting with Prince Mohammed Audu, son of the late former governor of the state, Prince Abubakar Audu. Ododo paid a courtesy visit to Mohammed Audu at his residence, where discussions centred on […]
By Peace Erewunmi Von Batten, who signed on behalf of lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., became widely known in Nigeria after the firm secured a $1.2 million annual contract to provide government affairs, strategic advisory and reputational management services for Atiku in the United States. The agreement, reportedly filed under the United States Foreign Agents […]
By Peace Erewunmi Wole Afolabi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and member of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s legal team in the United States, has explained the circumstances surrounding the forfeiture of funds linked to the Nigerian President in the United States. Afolabi addressed the issue during an interview on Channels Television, where he said the […]
By Peace Erewunmi Arise Television anchor and former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, has dismissed concerns raised by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over President Bola Tinubu’s three-week working vacation in Europe. Atiku had criticised the President’s decision to leave Nigeria amid the country’s economic and security challenges, describing the […]
By Peace Erewunmi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 47,200 pills of Captagon, popularly referred to as the “Jihadi drug”, alongside more than 3.9 million opioid tablets worth over N6.2 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The seizures were made during separate operations at the airport, according to the […]
By Peace Erewunmi A student of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Ademiju Ayeni, has reportedly died after sustaining a stab wound in Osogbo, Osun State. Ayeni, a student of the Department of Estate Management, was said to have been involved in a disagreement with some individuals around the venue of the National Association of Nigerian […]
By Peace Erewunmi The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election victory. Oyebamiji extended his congratulations while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters in Osogbo, describing the gesture as one made in the spirit of democracy […]
By Peace Erewunmi The arrest of four suspects over an alleged human trafficking and kidney-harvesting syndicate in Nasarawa State is deeply disturbing. Beyond the arrests and the investigation that will follow, this case raises a much bigger concern about the vulnerability of Nigerians who can be deceived, exploited or trafficked by criminal networks. Human trafficking […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government’s warning that 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory are at critical risk of severe flooding should not be treated as just another news headline. It is a warning that requires immediate action. According to the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, the affected communities face […]
By Peace Erewunmi The recent meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has raised an important question about how Nigeria approaches national problems. According to reports, the meeting discussed measures to reduce transportation costs across the country through the increased use of Compressed Natural […]
By Peace Erewunmi The debate over whether Nigeria should restore fuel subsidy has once again taken centre stage as the country moves closer to the 2027 general elections. Former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, has opposed calls for Nigeria to return to the former fuel subsidy regime, describing such a proposal as […]
By Peace Erewunmi The news of the burial of veteran Nigerian Juju singer, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet, is a painful reminder of one of the greatest realities of life: no matter who we are, where we come from or what we achieve, our time on earth is temporary. Saint Janet has […]