House of Assembly impeaches speaker
The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, days after he was removed from the leadership of the legislature. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West…
2027 presidential candidate quits race
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) presidential candidate Anita Zugwai-Chukwu has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race because of concerns from her family over the security situation across parts of Nigeria.…
UK Court confirms case against dancer Poco Lee
Popular Nigerian dancer and socialite, Iweh Pascal Odinaka, better known as Poco Lee, is set to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London over an assault allegation. The Punch…
State governor reveals his monthly salary
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns ₦503,000 monthly, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive about ₦900,000. Oborevwori made this known in Asaba, the Delta State…
NNPCL raises petrol price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at its retail stations in Abuja and surrounding areas.…
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Legendary country music singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Parton’s nephew disclosed her death in an Instagram video on Tuesday, August 25. The announcement…
Nigerian General Overseer Dies
Pastor Adamson Aromaegbe, the founder and General Overseer of Rock Word Church and Dominion International, has died. Adamson Aromaegbe Aromaegbe, who was based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reportedly died…
Tinubu Withdraws APC Campaign Council List
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a review and reconstitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The president gave the order after…
Veteran Nollywood actor dies
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer. The Yoruba film star died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, by…
Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead
Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is dead. His death was confirmed by multiple sources, including Seun Oloketuyi, founder of Best of Nollywood (BON). Oloketuyi wrote: “Taiwo Hassan…