28-08-26
By Justina Ojo
Twenty-five years after her untimely death, American singer and actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton, affectionately known as the “Princess of R&B” and “Baby Girl,” continues to be remembered as one of the most influential young stars of her generation.
Aaliyah died on August 25, 2001, at the age of just 22, when a Cessna aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas. She had been in the country filming the music video for...
28-08-26
By Kayode Adoide
Modele Sarafa-Yusuf has announced her resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the decision followed an extended period of reflection, travelling and spending time with her family.
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Sarafa-Yusuf disclosed that she had formally informed the leadership of the APC in Ogun State and submitted her resignation letter.
She described her time in the ruling party as an important part of h...
27-08-26
By Kayode Adoide
As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, the growing number of serving and former governors seeking seats in the Senate has again raised questions about political recycling and the dominance of established politicians in the country’s democratic institutions.
The development is particularly noticeable in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, where seven serving governors secured senatorial tickets during the party’s May 2026 primaries...
27-08-26
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Veteran pro-democracy activist and former Secretary and spokesman of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Chief Ayo Opadokun, has celebrated his 80th birthday in Lagos with a service of thanksgiving and hymns.
The colourful celebration, held at Ikate Baptist Church, Surulere, Lagos, brought together family members, friends, political associates, professional colleagues and fellow pro-democracy campaigners who cam...
24-08-26
By Comrade Ola
Today, the Yoruba movie industry bids a final farewell to veteran actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as family, colleagues, friends and admirers gather in Ilaro, Ogun State, for his burial.
Ogogo was more than an actor to generations of movie lovers. For decades, his commanding screen presence and memorable interpretation of traditional and authoritative roles made him one of the familiar faces associated with Yoruba-language cinema....
24-08-26
By Justina Ojo
ILARO, Ogun State — The Ilaro community witnessed a large turnout of sympathisers as family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered to pay their final respects to veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
The burial ceremony took place at Adegoke Pavilion, Ilaro, amid an atmosphere of grief and solemn reflection.
Muslim clerics offered prayers for the deceased as mourners wept. Veteran actor and close associ...
24-08-26
By VENO Editorial Team
The Leader of Veno Prayer Centre, Bishop Dr. Sanya Ojo, has urged Christians not to place absolute confidence in wealth, declaring that there are critical moments in human life when money, influence and material possessions cannot provide the desired answer.
Speaking during the Critical Hour of Power, Prayers and Encouragement, the cleric delivered a message titled “Oju Ti Owo (Shame on Money)”, drawing attention to the limitations of mate...
24-08-26
By Kayode Adoide
Rev. Dr. Daniel Asian, DD, is the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Inter-Denominational Christian Prayer Centre (IDCPC), also known as Overflowing Glory Bible Church, and Chancellor of IDCPC International Schools.
Beyond preaching the gospel, the Nigerian-Canadian cleric has continued to make his mark through humanitarian and social-impact initiatives aimed at supporting people in need and creating opportunities for individuals to improve their lives.
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23-08-26
By Kayode Adoide
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, at the age of 66.
The respected Yoruba movie star reportedly died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after battling Stage 4 cancer.
His death comes only days after members of his family publicly appealed for medical assistance and specialist attention as his health condition deteriorated.
23-08-26
By Kayode Adoide
The political battle ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election appears to be gathering momentum as African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, faulted the composition of the newly announced APC Presidential Campaign Council.
Melaye, speaking in a video circulating online, questioned the decision to have President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is seeking another term, also serve as chairman of his party’s P...
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