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LASU CONVOCATION: Dangote’s ₦600m Hostel Pledge, Job Offers, Sanwo-olu’s ₦40m Reward Define Grand Ceremony
The combined 29th and 30th Convocation of Lagos State University (LASU) has ended on a remarkable note, with ₦600 million pledged for a female students’ hostel, employment opportunities announced for outstanding graduates and ₦40 million in cash rewards presented to the institution’s two best graduating students.
“yinka, Don’t Cry…” — Yinka Quadri Reveals Ogogo’s Heartbreaking Final Words Before Death
The words have remained with veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri — words spoken by his longtime friend and colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, during what would become their final encounter.
TINUBU: CHEAPER CNG FUEL MUST TRANSLATE TO CHEAPER TRANSPORT FARES FROM OCTOBER 1
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a coordinated Federal and State Government push to reduce transportation fares nationwide, declaring that the savings from cheaper CNG fuel must ultimately be passed on to Nigerian commuters.
THE FOOTPRINTS OF RT. HON. JAMES ABIODUN FALEKE: A RECORD OF REPRESENTATION, EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN IKEJA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY
Across Ikeja Federal Constituency, the story of Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, the distinguished lawmaker representing the constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, is increasingly being told through a growing catalogue of constituency interventions, empowerment programmes and developmental projects.
Ogogo: Jide Kosoko Announces Remaining Burial Programmes for Late Veteran Actor
Veteran filmmaker and Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has expressed appreciation to fans, colleagues, friends and well-wishers who turned out in large numbers for the burial of late veteran actor, Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
Tunde Olaoye Defends Funke Akindele, Urges Critics to Respect Her Grieving Process
Filmmaker and movie director Tunde Olaoye has come to the defence of Nollywood actress Funke Akindele following criticism directed at her after the death of veteran actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
Sanwo-Olu Inspects APC Campaign Offices in Ikeja, Says Party Ready for 2027
LAGOS — The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday inspected the Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ office in Ikeja as part of ongoing strategic preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Osun gets new CP as Adeleke demands police reforms, release of detainees
The Osun State Government has received the newly posted Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, with Governor Ademola Adeleke demanding reforms in the state police command and the release of persons he described as political detainees.
Even Enemies Will Testify Lagos-Calabar Highway Is Tinubu’s Best Gift — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project as the best gift of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to Nigerians.
Tears, Tributes as Nollywood Veteran Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Is Laid to Rest in Ilaro
ILARO, Ogun State — Tears and grief enveloped Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues and fans gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.