Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has died at 84, with Atiku Abubakar, Festus Keyamo and Nigerian entertainers paying tribute to his lasting contribution to Nigerian cinema.
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UCH Ibadan Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pharmaceutical Director’s Reinstatement!
UCH Ibadan health workers under NUAHP have begun an indefinite strike over the reinstatement of pharmaceutical director Dr Adeyinka Ishola following a dispute over a Federal Ministry of Health investigation.
Fadahunsi Recall Threat: How Nigeria’s Senate Recall Process Works and What Happens Next!
Fadahunsi recall threat explained: Weng Global examines Nigeria’s constitutional Senate recall process, INEC verification, referendum requirements and what happens next.
Osun Youth Group Urges Residents to Forgive Fadahunsi, Citing His Developmental Achievements!
An Osun East youth group has urged residents to forgive Senator Francis Fadahunsi, citing his reported developmental achievements while calls for accountability over controversial election comments continue.
Fully Vaccinated Children Can Still Develop Diphtheria as Immunity Wanes, Paediatricians Warn!
Paediatricians explain why fully vaccinated children can still develop diphtheria as immunity wanes, while stressing booster doses and sustained vaccination protection.
Trump Declines Pardon Appeal for Massachusetts Mother Accused of Killing Three Children!
Donald Trump has declined to intervene in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts murder case after her lawyer appealed for a pardon following a mistrial.
2027: Barau Urges Aggrieved APC Aspirants to Accept Primaries and Work for Party Victory!
Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has urged aggrieved APC aspirants to accept the party’s primary results and work together for victory in the 2027 general elections.
Lere Paimo Counters Pete Edochie’s Acting Timeline, Says His Career Began in 1958!
Lere Paimo’s acting career is commonly traced to 1958, four years before Pete Edochie’s stated 1962 stage debut, highlighting Nigeria’s rich pre-Nollywood theatre history.
Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic First for Africa!
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the global athletics flagship event in a historic milestone for Kenya and Africa.
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Parties Unite to Demand Right to Self-Determination From UK!
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish nationalist parties have signed a Cardiff agreement asserting the right to self-determination and calling for constitutional change in the UK.
South African Police Intensify Hunt After Seven Women Found Dead Near Johannesburg!
South African police are investigating the deaths of seven women found in areas east of Johannesburg over two months as authorities examine possible links between the cases.
Akinfenwa Urges Nigerian Church Leaders to Speak Against Bad Governance as Hardship Deepens!
Archbishop Joseph Akinfenwa urges Nigerian church leaders to speak against bad governance, highlighting hunger, insecurity, unemployment and hardship.
Poco Lee’s UK Court Pre-Trial Adjourned to February 2027 as Trial Date Is Set!
Poco Lee’s UK court pre-trial hearing has been adjourned to February 8, 2027, after he could not enter a plea, with his trial scheduled for March 8
Nigeria Dominates AFRIMMA 2026 as Davido, Tems, Phyno, Ruger and Others Win in Dallas!
Nigerian stars including Davido, Tems, Phyno and Ruger emerged among the major winners at AFRIMMA 2026 in Dallas, as Nigeria dominated several award categories.
Akwa Ibom Pays Over N90bn in Inherited Gratuities, Recruits 7,069 Workers Under Eno!
Akwa Ibom says it has paid over N90bn in inherited gratuity liabilities and recruited 7,069 workers under Governor Umo Eno as the state expands Public service reforms