By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The All Progressives Congress, APC, Abia State chapter, has said that any leader of the party who loses their polling unit, ward or constituency in the 2027 election will not be qualified for appointments from the Federal Government. Chairman of the APC in Abia State, Chijioke Chukwu, made the announcement on Sunday, 23 August, 2026 at the APC secretariat in Umuahia during a post-primary election reconciliation meeting. He disclosed that the party would closely monitor the performance of all its members during the 2027 elections to assess their dedication, noting that results from the polling units,…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states, while approving the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the Abeokuta–Ibadan Road. The projects, according to the President, are part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen transportation networks, deepen economic integration and address critical infrastructure deficits across the South-West. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the open field of Legacy Estate, Idi-Ape, Ibadan, President Tinubu, who was represented by Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the projects demonstrated his administration’s commitment to improving strategic economic corridors and…
The Ogun State Government has received with deep sadness the passing of veteran actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. His death is a monumental loss to Ogun State, Nigeria’s creative industry and the entire nation. He was not merely an accomplished actor; he was a shining light whose remarkable talent, discipline and enduring commitment helped to elevate Nigerian culture and project the richness of Yoruba heritage to audiences at home and across the world. Throughout his illustrious career, Taiwo Hassan distinguished himself by his exceptional artistry, humility, candour, dignity and respect for others. He carried himself…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has defended his administration’s decision to implement the recommendations of a staff payroll verification exercise across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas, insisting that the move is aimed at eliminating ghost workers and enforcing fiscal discipline rather than targeting political opponents. Fubara spoke on Monday, 24 August, 2026 while commissioning the Omademe Internal Roads Project in Ikwerre Local Government Area, where he explained that bloated local government salary payrolls had remained a longstanding challenge in the state and could no longer be ignored. The Governor said the issue predated his administration, noting that the…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged Nigerians to reject hate speech, inflammatory rhetoric and violence, calling instead for dialogue, tolerance and mutual understanding as Muslims across the country celebrate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid. The Institute said the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on his teachings and exemplary life, particularly his emphasis on compassion, justice, forgiveness, peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity. In a statement issued on Monday, 24 August, 2026, the Director General of IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, urged Muslims and Nigerians of…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Taiwo Hassan, the veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter, following his demise. The President described Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as a distinguished artiste whose career spanned several decades and made remarkable contributions that helped shape the growth of Yoruba-language theatre and Nigerian cinema. He noted that through his distinctive acting style, powerful screen presence and dedication to his craft, Ogogo entertained generations of Nigerians while promoting the richness of Yoruba culture and Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage. The President said Ogogo’s body of work would remain an…
Famous Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, on Monday, 24 August, 2026 celebrated her birthday with a message of gratitude to God and vowed to open more doors, nurture more talents in the make-believe industry, reports thegazellenews.com. Akindele was born on August 24, 1977. The actress, who celebrated her day, through a post on her official social media pages on Monday, 24 August, 2026 thanked God for what she described as His faithfulness through different seasons of her life, including her successes, mistakes and challenges. “Today is my birthday. My heart is full of gratitude to God for all He has…
Challenges facing the economy and insecurity, especially associated with elections in a developing economy like Nigeria, will be the focus of discussion at the seventh yearly lecture of Freedom Online (www.freedomonline.com.ng) on September 3 in Lagos. Freedom Online, according to a statement by its Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, is focusing on how to tackle insecurity during the lecture “because it has become a monster, threatening to consume the nation-state called Nigeria. “What does the future hold for Nigeria after the 2027 general elections? How will the election be conducted in a way that will be acceptable to all? Will the…
The Lagos State Government on Sunday, 23 August mourned the passage of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly addressed as Ogogo, describing him as a cultural icon and distinguished ambassador of Yoruba heritage, reports thegazellenews.com. Ogogo died on the evening of Sunday, 23 August, 2026, after battling stage-four cancer. The actor, a prominent figure in Yoruba-language Nollywood, passed days after his daughters appealed publicly for medical assistance as he battled stage-four cancer. The state Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture expressed condolences to the actor’s family, friends, colleagues and the wider Nollywood and creative arts community. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts…
After he robbed a bank at gunpoint and threatened two employees with death, Deron Lewis-Payne 23-year-old Omaha, Nebraska man who used ChatGPT to plan a bank robbery was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison on Thursday, August 13, 2026. This was contained in a statement published by United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. According to the statement of the department, Lewis-Payne received 37 months for bank robbery and another 84 months for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, with the sentences to run consecutively. He will also serve five years…