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Tunde Kelani pays tribute to Olu Jacobs, recalls four decades of friendship and collaboration
Renowned Nigerian cinematographer and filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, has paid a deeply personal tribute to veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, describing him as a consummate actor whose discipline, generosity and commitment helped shape modern Nigerian cinema.
President Tinubu nourns Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs at 84
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84.
Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.
La Liga: Sevilla deepen Valencia woes with 1-0 win
Sevilla piled more misery on rock-bottom Valencia as midfielder Juan Iglesias’s 81st minute strike gave them a 1-0 La Liga victory on Friday.
Tobi Amusan Finishes Second As Russell Wins Inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan finished second in the women’s 100m hurdles at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.
Ogun 2027: I’ll immortalise Ogogo if elected governor – Adeola
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has declared that he will immortalise the late veteran Nollywood actor, Hassan Taiwo (Ogogo), if elected governor.
D’Tigress suffer FIBA World Cup opener defeat to South Korea
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign on a disappointing note, losing 99-81 to South Korea in their opening Group B match in Berlin on Friday.
Lagos supports 733 widows with empowerment programmes
The Lagos State Government has provided support for 733 widows as part of efforts to improve their welfare, protect their rights and create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
EFCC recovers N1.233trn, 10,000 convictions in three years
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Monday said the commission recovered N1.233 trillion between October 2023 and June 2026 as part of its sustained campaign against economic and financial crimes.
Tinubu Mourns Ogogo as Minister Musawa Visits Bereaved Family
The Federal Government has paid tribute to late Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, with Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, visiting the actor’s family to convey President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s condolences.