Tears and grief filled Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, August 24, 2026, as the remains of Veteran Nollywood Actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were laid to rest in his hometown following his death at the age of 66. The celebrated Yoruba Actor was buried in accordance with Islamic rites after funeral prayers attended…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its environmental enforcement drive in the Ayobo-Ipaja axis of Lagos State, sealing several markets and plazas over repeated environmental violations and failure to comply with directives on proper waste disposal. The affected facilities include Rock of Age Plaza, Ajerogun 1 Market, Ayobo Market and Oba Plaza, all…
A Nigerian mother of three, Chidindu Elijah, has opened up about the painful experience of alleged domestic violence she endured during her marriage, revealing that watching her children cry as she was allegedly assaulted became the turning point that gave her the courage to choose herself and walk away. Chidindu shared the emotional account on…
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…
The Anglican High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA) 96 Set, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has marked three decades of friendship, unity and shared memories with a colourful 30th Anniversary celebration that also witnessed the formal transfer of leadership from the immediate past President, Chief Aremu Bamgboye, The Ajikiolu of Ijejeland, Abeokuta, to the newly elected President,…
Nigeria has achieved a historic breakthrough in beach volleyball, as the Country’s women’s team secured qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States, for the first time in the nation’s history. The Nigerian women’s beach volleyball team sealed the historic ticket after defeating Morocco 2–0 in the final of the 2026 CAVB…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother, identified as Esther Ogunmabo, for allegedly dealing in illicit drugs at Ilisan, Ogun State. Ogunmabo was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a strain of cannabis, packaged in small retail sachets which she allegedly sold…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested five female suspects believed to be involved in supplying logistics to terrorist elements in Borno State. The arrests were carried out at about 6:48 p.m. on August 17, 2026, at Ngurusoye village by troops of the…
Arsenal have launched their defence of the English Premier League (EPL) title in emphatic fashion, defeating newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night to immediately underline their ambition of retaining the crown. Global Mirror News reports that the Gunners entered the opening fixture of the 2026/27 campaign under significant pressure…
For four young students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, the night of their abduction began with the terrifying sound of gunshots, and quickly became a fight for survival. They had no warning that an ordinary night would turn into a nightmare. When the shooting started, the students reportedly scrambled for safety. Four of…
