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Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried on Monday, August 24, 2026, in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State. Hassan died at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66, according to a burial announcement by veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko. Kosoko, in a statement shared on his Instagram page, said the late actor’s remains would be taken to Ilaro on Sunday ahead of the burial ceremony scheduled for Monday. The statement read, “With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of ALHAJI TAIWO HASSAN, popularly known as OGOGO, who passed away at 3:00 p.m. today Sunday, 23rd August 2026. At 66 years. “His remains will be taken to his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State today where special prayers will take place at the pavilion Ilaro on Monday. “Date: Monday, 24th August 2026. “Time: 11:00 a.m. “Venue: Pavillon, Ilaro, Ogun State. “We pray that Almighty Allah grants him eternal rest and gives his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones the strength ...

A 101-year-old woman, Esther Ogunmabo, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State. The centenarian was apprehended on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a form of cannabis, which was reportedly packaged in small quantities for sale. According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, Ogunmabo admitted that she sold the substance to people in the community. Babafemi said the suspect told investigators that she became involved in the illicit trade after a fire destroyed her provisions store. He added that the woman claimed one of her daughters, based in Lagos, was responsible for supplying her with the cannabis at regular intervals. “She said one of her daughters, who resides in Lagos, arranges the supply of the substance to her every four days, which she in turn sold in bits,” the NDLEA spokesman said. The arrest was listed among the agency’s recent operations against drug traffi...

  Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has announced a house as a birthday gift for Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD). Iyiegbu made the announcement in a social media post on Saturday to mark Eze’s 44th birthday. He described Eze as one of his “most amazing brothers” and commended him for his prayers and service to humanity. “Today, I present to you this house that will be ready by December as an appreciation for all you do,” Iyiegbu said. He said the gift was intended to support the advancement of Eze’s work and service to mankind. In a video accompanying the announcement, Iyiegbu said he had made a personal commitment in January, when Eze visited one of his properties, to complete and present one of the buildings to the pastor by his next birthday. “Looking at these beautiful edifices, you were here in January, and I made a silent prayer to G...

Imo State has recorded a major milestone in healthcare delivery with the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted surgery at the Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, Owerri. The procedure  was performed by a team of medical personnel led by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, a Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon, according to a statement from the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachuku, on Friday. The procedure was performed by a team of Nigerian and international medical specialists led by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, a UK-based consultant robotic and laparoscopic surgeon and an indigene of Imo State. While  addressing the media at the Imo Robotics and Oncology Centre (IROC) where the surgery took place, Ekwueme described the operation as a “complete success,” particularly highlighting the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery in the treatment of localised prostate cancer. He said the technology enables surgeons to remove cancerous t...

A fire outbreak is currently raging at SPAR, a popular shopping outlet in Calabar, Cross River State this Saturday morning. The fire, which  reportedly started inside the shopping outlet, has sent thick smoke billowing across the city, while fierce flames can be seen from Barracks Road, about 100 yards away from the scene. Firefighters had reportedly arrived at the scene and are making efforts to put out the raging flames. The  cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

The death toll from the horrific boat mishap at Gorau Village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has risen to 65, with only 11 survivors so far accounted for, as grief, anger and renewed calls for urgent intervention spread across the state. The tragedy, which occurred on Thursday at the Gorau crossing point, has emerged as one of the deadliest recent waterway disasters in the country, leaving families devastated and communities mourning the loss of their loved ones. The latest casualty figure was recorded on Friday after rescue agencies resumed search operations suspended on Thursday evening because darkness and difficult conditions made further operations unsafe. At least 53 bodies had been recovered before the suspension of the operation, but the resumption of the search on Friday led to the recovery of additional bodies, pushing the confirmed death toll to 65. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), confirmed that 11 persons survived the mishap includ...