Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 Veteran Nigerian actor and one of the country’s most celebrated thespians, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with his son, Olusoji Jacobs, sharing the news on social
NCS Renovates Ife Girls High School, Announces University Scholarships for Best Student The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned a fully renovated Ife Girls High School in Ile-Ife, Osun State, under its ‘Customs Cares’ Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative on Monday, 14 September 2026. Addressing the students, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, urged the
2027: Don’t Exploit Insecurity for Votes, Sultan Tells Politicians The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has cautioned politicians against exploiting insecurity and other national challenges for electoral gains ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also urged Nigerians to critically scrutinise the promises of political parties and candidates before deciding who to support
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Sultan celebrates Najeem Jimoh at 74, urges young journalists to emulate veteran The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has congratulated veteran journalist and former Editor of The PUNCH, Alhaji Najeem Jimoh, on his 74th birthday. The Sultan, in a congratulatory
Sahara Names Chidilim Menakaya MD, Sets New Course for ‘Beyond XXX’ Vision LAGOS, NIGERIA – Sahara has appointed Chidilim Menakaya as its new Managing Director, entrusting her with the responsibility of leading the company into its next phase of growth as it advances its ambitious Beyond XXX vision. The appointment marks a significant milestone in
Sarki Fulani of Lagos Mourns Bamanga Tukur, Describes Him as Father and Family Friend The Sarkin Fulani of Lagos and Chairman, Council of Fulani Chiefs, South-West Nigeria, His Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, has mourned the death of former Governor of the defunct Gongola State (now Adamawa and Taraba states), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur,
EKITI GUBER PETITIONS: OYEBANJI RAISES ISSUES FOR DETERMINATION BEFORE TRIBUNAL …As Panel Continues Sitting on Monday Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has formulated six issues for determination before the Election Petition Tribunal hearing the petitions arising from the June 20 governorship election in the state. Oyebanji who was the candidate of the ruling All
SULTAN OF SOKOTO EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO BAMANGA TUKUR’S FAMILY The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has expressed deep condolences over the passing of former Governor of the defunct Gongola State (now Adamawa and Taraba states) and former Minister of
GOVERNOR OYEBANJI MOURNS APC LEADER, HON. LAWRENCE ADEBAYO KOLAWOLE Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebani has expressed condolences on the passing of a frontline leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Moba Local Government, Hon. Lawrence Adebayo Kolawole (aka Aba Leader). The late Hon Kolawole passed on Saturday, after a brief illness. He was