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ReadershipDolly Parton, the American country music singer who rose from poverty in Tennessee to become a US cultural giant with hits like “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colours”, has died…
ReadershipThe Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Ladi Adebutu, and his wife, Mrs. Adenike Adebutu, have called for increased investment in vocational training, entrepreneurship and…
ReadershipThe Ogun state police command says it has arrested six suspects and rescued two pregnant women and four children at an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of Obafemi-Owode…
ReadershipThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, today held a special memorial parade in honour of the 10 members of the Police Special Intervention Squad (SIS) who were killed…
ReadershipTottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City on Tuesday for a reported initial fee of £75 million ($102 million) to take their overall outlay in the transfer market beyond…
ReadershipThe newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Osun State, CP Ibrahim Zungura, has pledged to work closely with the state government and other stakeholders to restore peace, strengthen security and…
ReadershipThe Executive Chairman of Sagamu Local Government, Ogbeni Jubril Olasile Odulate, has felicitated Muslims across the country on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to reflect on the…
ReadershipThe Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode has dragged the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; the Awujale kingmakers; and five others, including the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, before…
ReadershipFourteen housemates are currently at risk of eviction from the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) ‘Show Ya Sef’ house this week. The nominations took place on Monday evening shortly after Chimsom was crowned…
ReadershipPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states, while approving the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the…
ReadershipSolomon Adeola, the senator representing Ogun West, says everything humanly possible was done to save Taiwo Hassan, the Nollywood actor popularly known as ‘Ogogo’, from death. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, disclosed this in…
ReadershipFemi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his stake in the financial services group after acquiring an additional 95.69 million shares worth N12.58 billion. The latest purchase, made…
ReadershipInterswitch Group reinforced its commitment to building the infrastructure required to enable sustainable financial innovation across Africa at The Borderless Experience 2026, organised by Condia and held in Lagos on…
ReadershipPresident Bola Tinubu has mourned Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’, the Nollywood actor. Ogogo died around 3 pm on Sunday at the age of 66. His death came about a week after his daughters announced he…
ReadershipTaiwo Hassan, Nollywood actor popularly known as ‘Ogogo’, was laid to rest in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun, on Monday. Family members, friends, and colleagues from the Yoruba film industry attended the…
ReadershipNigeria’s leading brewing companies are facing a fresh squeeze from higher tax expenses and escalating energy and logistics costs, increasing the possibility of further beer price increases. Nigerian Breweries, Guinness…
ReadershipReadership NG reports that the Ilaro Muslim Community has announced the burial arrangements for veteran Yoruba actor, Alhaji Hassan Taiwo, popularly known as Ogogo. According to a statement issued by…
ReadershipReadership NG reports that veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, has lost the battle to cancer. The actor’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, made the disclosure on Sunday evening…
ReadershipOperatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 101-year-old grandmother in possession of skunk and cannabis, as well as her daughter for supplying her the illicit…
ReadershipPope Leo XIV called on the international community Sunday to help contain the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which health officials warn is spreading exponentially. “In my…
ReadershipThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings and abductions in parts of Nigeria’s North-Central region, calling on governments at all levels…
ReadershipSerena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, and second-ranked Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, a seven-time Slam singles winner, will compete together in US Open mixed doubles, organisers announced Saturday. The…
ReadershipThe boundaries between human athletic performance and robotics have been pushed further after a Chinese humanoid robot ran the 100 metres in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games…
ReadershipThe Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has commended the appointment of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, describing…
ReadershipPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027…
ReadershipThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, appointed as Director-General. President Bola…
ReadershipDay Thousands of PDP, ADC Bigwigs Joined Abiodun’s Carnival In Ogun By Kayode Akinmade The Oba Adetona Pavilion in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, was filled to capacity on Friday as thousands…
ReadershipThe Executive Governor of Zamfara State His Excellency, Dr Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to judicial officers in the state, describing the procurement as a reflection of his administration’s…
ReadershipOgun State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally welcomed hundreds of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African…
ReadershipThe Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 25th August 2026, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, celebrated the remembrance of the birth of the Holy Prophet…
ReadershipThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has defended the absence of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, from the signing of the National Peace Accord, saying the decision was a protest against…
ReadershipSenator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the National Assembly, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mustapha announced his resignation in a letter dated August 14, 2026,…
ReadershipBitcoin surged Friday on optimism over US cryptocurrency legislation and the US Treasury’s surprise move to buy back more of its own bonds, which fuelled a shift to riskier assets.…
ReadershipNigerian record producer and singer, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has praised Afrobeats star Ayra Starr, saying the singer has changed his life. The Mavin Records boss made…
ReadershipThe member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will defeat the state’s two-term governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Kano State in…
ReadershipGovernor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Thursday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa for the first time since his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.…
ReadershipSenator Rochas Okorocha has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the publication of the name of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as the candidate of the All Progressives…
ReadershipThe Executive Chairman of Sagamu Local Government, Ogbeni Jubril Olasile Odulate, has called on the people of Yoruba land to take pride in their cultural heritage and remain committed to…
ReadershipHow Isese Day Is Reclaiming Its Place In Yoruba Society By Lateef Owodunni – Readership NG The sound of the Bàtá drum carries a familiar message across Yorùbá communities today…
ReadershipThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has cautioned against ethnic or religious profiling, noting that criminality has no ethnicity and terrorism has no religion. Disu spoke while delivering the…
ReadershipOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared today, Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day in commemoration of Isese Day, a day dedicated by the state government to celebrating the rich…
ReadershipGovernor Dauda Lawal has emphasised that bandits who refuse peace and threaten innocent people must face the full consequences of the law. The Zamfara State Government hosted a three-day Northwest…
ReadershipOsun State governor and Governor-Elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday received the Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, declaring that with his victory during last…
ReadershipSome hoodlums reportedly engaged in a gun battle with security personnel attached to the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba…
ReadershipPresidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala said Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi will soon endorse President Bola Tinubu, to the detriment of his supporters, popularly known as Obidients. According to him, Obidients…
ReadershipMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate stoppage of the use of green areas, parks and gardens in the capital city as car dealership…
ReadershipThe removal of petrol subsidy saved Nigeria N15.8 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said. Oyedele disclosed…
ReadershipFormer Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung has predicted a “woeful” defeat for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, saying he would lose even if he appointed…
ReadershipScores of security personnel drawn from the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO), and others have taken over the headquarters of the Ministry of…
ReadershipThe Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected human parts merchants in different parts of the state following months of sustained intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and close monitoring of…
ReadershipSpeaking at a prestigious lead lecture honoring the legacy of “Zik of Africa” in Accra, a prominent Nigerian academic and mentor Ogochukwu Nweke has called for a dismantling of historical…
ReadershipCampaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Africa’s most populous country is straining…
ReadershipAfrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has rejected calls for him to apologise to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over his social media post displaying the governor’s alleged West African Examinations…
ReadershipZamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been honoured with the Blueprint Newspapers’ 2026 Efficient Public Resource Management and Transparency Award. The governor on Tuesday received the award at the 8th…
ReadershipThe family of the Nollywood legend, Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, has debunked reports that the actor has died. Reacting to the viral news on her Instagram page, the…
ReadershipThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi; his African Action Congress (AAC) counterpart, Omoyele Sowore; and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), among…
ReadershipThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking network allegedly using Nigeria as a transit point for shipments destined for the United Kingdom, Europe and…
ReadershipOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied having any electoral deal or partnership with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before, during or after the state’s governorship election. In a post…
ReadershipThe First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned the Muhammadu Buhari Estate, describing the project as a milestone in the journey towards providing decent,…
ReadershipThe Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the death of 28 people following an attack by Lakurawa terrorists on Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state on…
ReadershipIn Defence Of Governor Dauda Lawal’s Administration Against Social Media Campaign Of Calumny By Oladapo Sofowora While many are wondering why naysayers of Governor Dauda Lawal are angered by his…
ReadershipThe Chairman of Sagamu Local Government, Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate, has welcomed the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Sagamu, Ogun State, for the flag-off of food distribution under…
ReadershipAdemola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won the 2026 Osun State governorship election, securing a second term in office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Prof. Joshua…
ReadershipSpain’s cherished tourist hotspot of Granada was in shock on Saturday after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings. But officials confirmed…
ReadershipVervelife, Africa’s biggest fitness experience, is set to return for its ninth season, bringing its signature blend of fitness, music, healthy living and community to cities across Nigeria, building up…
ReadershipManchester United’s pre-season campaign ended with a decisive 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan in the Polish city of Wroclaw on Saturday. Michael Carrick’s side led twice, through Harry…
ReadershipEnzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Several fans made their…
ReadershipThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun uploading polling unit results from the ongoing Osun State governorship election to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal. The development follows the conclusion…
ReadershipThe Kaduna State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping, arresting six suspected kidnappers and dismantling a suspected criminal hideout in Ikara Local Government Area…
ReadershipFormer military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, has said wealthy civilians have historically helped support and fund military coups in Nigeria. IBB made the assertion…
ReadershipAtletico Madrid signed 2022 World Cup-winning centre-back Cristian Romero from Tottenham on Saturday for a fee reported to be 40 million euros ($46 million) including add-ons. “(Romero) signs for our…
ReadershipVoting has been disrupted in Ejigbo in the ongoing Osun State state governorship election after an outbreak of violence at a polling unit. According to a video footage from the…
ReadershipThe governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has expressed optimism about his chances in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, saying he is confident of…
ReadershipOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election, alleging that some police personnel are tear-gassing voters in parts of the state to scare them…
ReadershipOsun State voters have headed to the polls today, August 15, 2026, to elect the next governor of the State of the Living Spring. The governorship election, being conducted by…
ReadershipVoters turned out early on Saturday for the Osun 2026 governorship election, as our correspondents reported that they trooped out in large numbers to check the already pasted list by…
ReadershipAfrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that soldiers are attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State on Saturday as the state holds its governorship election.…
ReadershipThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated its ban on the participation of the Amotekun Corps and other non-state security groups in security operations for the Osun State Governorship Election.…
ReadershipThe Executive Chairman of Sagamu Local Government, Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate, has urged the newly installed Elewuga of Ewuga, Oba Sunday Oladimeji Osho, to use his reign to promote peace, unity…
ReadershipOgun State Police Command and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, have launched a joint enforcement drive to rid the state of sachet and PET…
ReadershipIslamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, says it is the responsibility of the government to use public funds to support marriage arrangements in states operating under Shariah law. In a post…
ReadershipThe Super Falcons of Nigeria were up against South Africa in the 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off and needed a victory to move to the next stage – the intercontinental…
ReadershipFormer Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has denied claims by Governor Ademola Adeleke that he gave him a vehicle, describing the allegation as “far from the truth”. Oyinlola said…
ReadershipChina has approved a RMB200 million grant to support Nigeria’s economic development and the implementation of projects agreed upon by both governments. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, disclosed this…
ReadershipAhead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026, the state government has initiated legal action seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to investigate statements attributed…
ReadershipThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, dismissing unverified claims on social media questioning their accuracy.…
ReadershipThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 1.9 million permanent voter cards (PVCs) were collected for the Osun governorship election. In a statement on Thursday, INEC’s National Commissioner, Chairman,…
ReadershipThe remains of the former Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, have been laid to rest following a funeral Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic…
ReadershipThe Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency Governor Dauda Lawal, Ph.D., has issued a passionate call to Nigerians living abroad, urging them to return home with their expertise, resources…
ReadershipThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against resorting to jungle justice, stressing that anyone who takes the law into their own…
ReadershipThe Future Starts At Recruitment: IGP Tunji Disu’s Bold Vision For A Stronger Nigeria Police Force The strength of any institution lies not only in its leadership but also in…
ReadershipSenator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, has insisted that a viral video in which he was alleged to have directed his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party and…
ReadershipWhy NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Should Not Be Blamed For Nigeria’s Failure At Tournaments By John Shehu It has become a culture for Nigerians to always call out the Nigeria…
ReadershipCristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday, according to the Portuguese football superstar’s representatives. Ronaldo, 41, shared a photo of the couple’s hands with their wedding…
ReadershipFormer Toyota head Hiroshi Okuda, credited with championing the pioneering Prius hybrid and turning the Japanese automaker into a global titan, has died aged 93, the firm said Wednesday. Okuda…
ReadershipFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has called for an independent and impartial judiciary, warning that courts must remain faithful to the law to protect democracy in Africa. Jonathan spoke on Tuesday…
ReadershipSenator Francis Fadahunsi has dismissed claims of inciting violence ahead of the Osun governorship election, as Governor Ademola Adeleke has requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, to…
ReadershipPassengers were left stranded at airports in Lagos and Abuja on Tuesday as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN)…
ReadershipFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised the model of democracy practised across much of Africa, saying it lacks African context and content and has created a winner-takes-all approach to politics.…
ReadershipNewsExtra Editor Veron Commends Oloyede For Strengthening Ogun’s New Media Community By Adeyemi Obadimu The Editor of NewsExtra, Adeyemi Obadimu, popularly known as Veron, has commended the Convener of the…
