Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The family described the late actor as “The Lion of…
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has struck out an application by the University of Ibadan (UI) seeking to stop three students from continuing their studies pending the outcome of an appeal. The students, Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin and…
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced five hosts from five African countries for its 20th edition, scheduled to hold in November in Lagos. The hosts are Nigerian actress Genoveva Umeh, Tanzanian actor and producer Idris Sultan, Malawian broadcaster Priscilla…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Nigeria has said it is working with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) to improve access to healthcare and social services for older persons across the country. WHO Nigeria disclosed this after its Country Representative,…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has commended the World Assembly of Muslim Youths (WAMY) for organising a week-long free medical outreach expected to provide surgeries and other medical services to about 1,500 patients in the state. The statement…
Nigeria and India are working to raise bilateral trade to its previous level of nearly $15 billion, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for renewed purchases of Nigerian crude oil. The issue was discussed when Vice President Kashim Shettima…
Yobe State is pushing for better public health and cleaner towns after local leaders and environmental groups gathered in Damaturu to rework how the state handles its growing garbage problem. The meeting, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),…
By Peter Emmanuel | Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman, businessman and former governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, who died at the age of 90. Tinubu described the death of Tukur, the Tafidan…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to account for more than ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged…
By Peter Emmanuel | Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the killing of 80-year-old Ordue Ikye, who was reportedly beaten to death by a mob in Tse-Ikye, Gbemacha Council Ward, Gwer Local Government Area of Benue State, after being accused of…
