By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Five people are feared dead after a speeding gas truck ploughed into two other vehicles at Kara, Ibafo, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, triggering a devastating triple collision on one of Nigeria’s busiest highways. The accident happened on Monday, 24 August, 2026, as vehicles headed into Lagos. The Deputy Commander of the Mowe-Ibafo Division of the Road Traffic Authority, Ojo Job Olarinsoye, disclosed the incident in an operational update, confirming that emergency responders are on-site managing the scene and assisting with evacuation and recovery. Three vehicles were involved. A white HOWO Truck, registration number BDG-332YK, carrying gas,…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Ogun APC gubernatorial candidate, Solomon Adeola, has mourned veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, saying he supported the late actor’s medical treatment and did everything possible to ensure he received necessary care. Adeola, in a tribute signed alongside his wife, Temitope Adeola, and posted on Facebook on Monday, 24 August, 2026 said Ogogo’s death was particularly painful after the actor’s “courageous battle” with illness and the prayers and hopes for his recovery. He said he and his family stood by Ogogo and his family during the actor’s illness, adding that they supported his treatment…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has moved the acquisition and deployment of NigComSat 2A and NigComSat 2B into the next phase of implementation, in a push to expand Nigeria’s satellite capacity, extend broadband connectivity to underserved communities and reduce dependence on external satellite infrastructure. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Acting Head of Corporate Affairs Division of the Nigeria Communications Satellite, Stephen Kwande, describing it as part of the Federal Government’s broader investment in digital infrastructure and national connectivity in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. NigComSat Managing Director and Chief Executive…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Abi has been named the Most Influential Player for Week Four, adding another major achievement to one of the most impactful campaigns in the competition so far. The announcement was made during Sunday, 24 August, 2026 night’s live show, which also saw Cassi become the latest housemate to leave the competition as the remaining players continued their battle for the N150 million grand prize. Abi had already made headlines during the week after emerging as Head of House ; a position that placed her at the centre of the week’s…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nollywood actor, Amokade Olatayo, professionally known as Ijebu, has begged the general public for forgiveness. Ijebu made the apology following the death of actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, on Sunday, 23 August, 2026. Reflecting on life in an Instagram video on Monday, 24 August, 2026 morning, Ijebu, who revealed that his heart was heavy, noted that life is vanity. While soliciting forgiveness from everyone he might have offended, especially within the movie industry, he said, “Good morning, everyone. My heart is so heavy this morning. I have been awake since 6 a.m. My heart…
Candidates are expected to provide their National Identification Number, NIN, select the number of O’Level sittings and the relevant examination body or bodies, and provide their email address and GSM number before making payment through the available payment gateway. After payment, candidates will provide their examination details, including examination number, examination series and examination year. Upon successful verification, a Verification Code will be issued to the candidate. At the second stage, candidates are required to send “VERIFY” followed by the Verification Code to 55019 or 66019. JAMB said the verified result would subsequently be uploaded, with candidates receiving notification confirming…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has introduced an online system allowing candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to verify and upload their O’Level results from home. The new service, which initially covers results issued by the West African Examinations candidates council, WAEC, is expected to reduce ’ dependence on Computer-Based Test, CBT, centres for O’Level result uploads, particularly during periods of high patronage. Under the arrangement, JAMB will electronically verify candidates’ results directly with the relevant examination bodies before the results are uploaded to their…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Air Force has intensified air strikes and increased its operational presence in Sokoto State to support ongoing joint security operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities across the North-West, declaring that it will sustain pressure on hostile elements until peace is restored to the region. The Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, 24 August, 2026 in Abuja, saying the strengthened deployment reflects the service’s resolve to sustain pressure on hostile elements, enhance aerial surveillance and maintain rapid response…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State University (LASU) has confirmed that all outstanding results for students in the Department of English have been uploaded, assuring eligible students that they will graduate with their peers in the 2025/2026 academic session. The university gave the assurance in a statement on Monday, 24 August, 2026, following an enquiry by its management into allegations that some lecturers had failed to upload students’ results, reportedly delaying their graduation and raising concerns that some affected students could be forced to spend an extra year. LASU said the investigation established that the Department of English had…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A 49-year-old man, identified as Amoda Bola, has allegedly impregnated his 14-year-old biological daughter after repeatedly subjecting her to sexual abuse and allegedly collecting money from some of his friends to have sexual intercourse with her. According to the information recently provided, the alleged abuse occurred at Idi Oro Street, Ode Remo, in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, where Bola allegedly exploited his position as the girl’s father and subjected her to the abuse. The man was also alleged to have invited five of his friends namely; Ahmed Ogunkoya, Muyiwa Adeoye, David Sunday,…