Author: Citynews

Tears and grief filled 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. The 66-year-old actor was laid to rest in his hometown in accordance with Islamic rites, a day after his death. A video from the burial showed mourners carrying Ogogo’s remains to the burial ground as the funeral rites took place. Several Nollywood actors attended the burial, including Jide Kosoko, Faithia Balogun, Femi Adebayo, Mr Latin and Toyosi Adesanya. Ireti Osayemi and Bisi Omo Logbalogba were also present, alongside…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government of Lagos State Government has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Ogogo’s death was announced on Sunday on Instagram by Regina Chukwu. Also, the actor’s daughter Kira Hassan, in a Tiktok live session, announced his death. Joining thousands of Nigerians in mourning, the Lagos State government described the actor’s death as a great loss to the Nigerian creative and cultural industry. The condolence message was issued through the state’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Naija News reports. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, described the late actor…

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has urged Nigerians to resist foreign interference in the country’s domestic affairs, warning that the release of documents allegedly linked to drug-trafficking investigations involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could have serious consequences for Nigeria. Mr Buratai made the call amid renewed efforts to compel the United States government to release documents reportedly connected to investigations involving the President. The retired general warned that the disclosure of the documents could affect national unity, Nigeria’s international reputation and the country’s sovereignty. Mr Buratai stated this in a position paper titled, “Nigeria First:…

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly ordered the withdrawal and reconstitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. CityNews understands that this followed the controversy that has greeted the initial roaster released by the Presidency on Saturday. According to TheWill, Tinubu gave the directive following concerns from senior members of the ruling party that the composition failed to adequately accommodate key stakeholders and did not sufficiently reflect the hierarchy, geographical spread and political structure of the party. Sources revealed that the President directed the Presidency, the leadership of the National Assembly and the National Working Committee (NWC)…

Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” Dies After Battle With S-4 Cancer—-The 66-year-old Yoruba film icon reportedly passed away on Sunday after his family revealed days earlier that he was battling advanced cancer and seeking urgent medical intervention. Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. The actor’s death was reported on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with multiple Nigerian media outlets confirming the development. His daughter, Kira Hassan, announced the news during an Instagram Live session, according to QED. The development comes only days after Ogogo’s…

Earlier today, news broke that businessman Obi Cubana had gifted Pastor Jerry Eze a luxury house reportedly worth N500 million to mark the pastor’s 44th birthday. The news, however, does not seem to sit well with social media commentator Daniel Regha, who questioned why Pastor Jerry Eze would need another expensive property when he already has a comfortable home. In a post on his page, he wrote: “Pastor Jerry Eze is being gifted a luxury house for what exactly? Let him reject that N500m gift. I believe he already owns a good home and lives comfy, he doesn’t need it, nor should he be accumulating…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he could not have been appointed Director General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council. This online medium reports that Wike said his membership status outside the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his desire to retain his political influence in Rivers State made the position unsuitable for him. The minister spoke on Saturday after inspecting the ongoing construction work on the Apo-Karshi and Kubwa-Bwari roads in Abuja. His comments came after the Presidency announced the composition of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, with former Zamfara State Governor, Senator…

Former Bayelsa Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s plan to return fuel subsidy if he is elected president. He argued that returning the scheme would only revive the corruption and inefficiencies associated with it. This online medium reports that Murray-Bruce shared his thoughts in a statement made available to journalists. He called on Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to introduce state-funded transport subsidies to cushion the impact of rising transport costs “Atiku Abubakar is wrong. Bringing back the fuel subsidy is not the answer. We tried it…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council as a ‘rehabilitation centre’ for persons facing unresolved corruption allegations. The opposition party said the appointments raise a simple question: what happened to the corruption cases involving some of those being brought back into the political fold? In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC some inclusions, some persons had faced EFCC prosecution over alleged financial malpractices. “If they have been cleared, the government should show how and when and by whom they were cleared,” Abdullahi said. The ADC alleged that corruption…

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has revealed plans to drag President Bola Tinubu to court for allegedly appointing Dr Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, as Deputy Director of Fundraising for his 2027 presidential campaign. This online medium reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday unveiled members of its campaign council, with some controversial names featuring on the list. The appointment of Zacch sparked reactions on social media, with many Nigerians alleging that their taxes could be diverted to fund the president’s re-election bid. Reacting, Dino Melaye, in a video clip…