By Kunle Awosiyan Death, did you ever cross our minds?Perhaps some years ago, when Taiwo Hassan was so sick that we thought death had come calling. Yet Ogogo refused to die. He came back to life, though emaciated, and once again danced to his Bàtá drums and sang his Ìjálá songs. When he
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 […]
….Seeks Prayers For Peace, Unity The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid el Maulud, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme […]
….Neutralises Two Suspected Kidnappers in Imo Security operatives comprising personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), other security agencies and local vigilantes have rescued a 29-year-old kidnap victim and neutralised two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in Imo State. The DSS disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Owerri on
Challenges facing the economy and insecurity, especially associated with elections in a developing economy like Nigeria, will be the focus of discussion at the seventh yearly lecture of Freedom Online (www.freedomonline.com.ng) on September 3 in Lagos. Freedom Online, according to a statement by its Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, is focusing on how
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged Nigerians to reject hate speech, inflammatory rhetoric and violence, calling instead for dialogue, tolerance and mutual understanding as Muslims across the country celebrate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid. The Institute said the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad provides an opportunity for








