Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The move reduces the operational risks associated with moving large volumes of petroleum products over long distances. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has expanded its free petroleum product delivery initiative to Kano, Imo, Anambra and Nasarawa States, a move expected to reduce distribution costs for independent petroleum marketers and create room for lower petrol prices at the pump. The initiative, which began with deliveries to Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Abuja and Delta States, is designed to bring petroleum products closer to marketers and retailers while removing the cost of transporting products over long distances from the refinery to various parts…

The burial arrangements for veteran Nollywood actor and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have been announced. Ogogo, who died on Sunday at the age of 66, will be buried on Monday, August 24, 2026, in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State. Veteran actor Jide Kosoko announced the arrangements in a statement shared on his Instagram page. According to the announcement, Ogogo’s remains will be taken to Ilaro, where a lying-in-state ceremony will be held at the Pavillon, Ilaro, by 11:00 a.m. The founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi, also confirmed the burial arrangements through a statement from the…

File: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government has formally installed Ibrahim Saliu as the Onise of Ise Kingdom in Ibeju-Lekki, urging the new monarch to use his reign to reconcile members of the royal family and unite the community. The government presented Saliu with the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment last Friday, formally recognising him as the traditional ruler of the kingdom following the death of his predecessor, Ganiu Adegbesan. The presentation was carried out by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Nurudeen Agbaje, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government,…

Davido No restriction is placed on the Afrobeats star Davido in Edo as against previous online circulation of a ban. The Edo Government has said Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is free to visit the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, dismissing an online report claiming that Davido had been banned from entering the state. An online publication had claimed that the state government had banned Davido from entering the state following recriminations between the Adelekes and Gov. Monday Okpebholo during the recently concluded Osun guber poll.…

The National President of the Remo Secondary School Old Students Association (RSSOSA), Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has celebrated the National Vice President of the Association’s UK Branch, Mr. Damola Aiyeola, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a God-fearing family man, committed leader and an exemplary Old Student whose years of service have continued to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the development of Remo Secondary School and beyond. ‎In a special birthday message marking the significant milestone, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described Aiyeola’s 60 years as a life of purpose, faith, family, leadership and…

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, confirmed his death on Sunday during a live video. She broke down in tears and repeatedly said, “My daddy is dead.” The confirmation came five days after the family had dismissed an earlier report of his death. Here are few things to know about him: 1. Born in Ogun State Taiwo Hassan was born on October 31, 1959, in Ilaro, Ogun State. He later moved to Lagos, where he continued his education and started building his career.…

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has given up the ghost after battling cancer. The actor’s reported death was disclosed in an Instagram post shared on Sunday by his daughter, on Instagram live. Hassan was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry and was widely recognised for his roles in Yoruba-language movies. His career spanned several decades, earning him a strong following among Nollywood audiences. The news of his reported passing has sparked reactions among fans, colleagues and other members of the entertainment industry. Details surrounding his death, including the nature of his illness and other…

Her Royal Majesty, Queen Ashley Ogiame Atuwatse III “But I know that we are just getting started,” Queen Ashley Ogiame Atuwatse III declared. The Olori of Warri Kingdom, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Ashley Ogiame Atuwatse III, has said the last five years of her tenure alongside her husband, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, have been devoted to building human capacity, empowering women, preserving Itsekiri culture and creating stronger connections among Itsekiris at home and in the diaspora. The Olori, who spoke yesterday during an exclusive interaction with selected journalists at her residence in Warri as…

Photo: GETTY IMAGES The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be first edition of the women’s tournament staged in South America. Ghana and South Africa have discovered their opponents in the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament following Thursday’s draw in Zurich, Switzerland. The two African nations are among six teams that will compete in the preliminary phase for places in the final phase of the intercontinental playoffs. The others are Ecuador, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea and Chinese Taipei. The draw, sighted on FIFA’s website on Sunday, was held at the body’s headquarters in Zurich on…

Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) yesterday commenced load shedding across their networks following a sharp deterioration in power generation on the national grid, which plunged to 1,132.02 megawatts (MW) at 8:30pm. The development, which pointed to a partial collapse of the national grid, was reflected in real-time data on the Nigerian Independent System Operator’s (NISO) grid performance dashboard, as several major generating plants recorded zero output. Eko Disco in a notice to its customers, confirmed the supply disruption, stating: “We are experiencing load shedding across our network. This is due to low allocation from the grid. Please bear with us.” The…