By Olubunmi Adebayo *We shall continue with our reflections today on the fact that not every door that is opened before a man, is indeed an open door from God.* *Taking a critical look at the story of Mr Lot as discussed yesterday, our flesh can open doors, so is Satan, so can people around […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has expressed deep sadness over the death of a final-year student of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Oluwole Oluwaseun. The university said the student died following an incident at an apartment in the Damico Area, Ooni Layout, Ile-Ife, on Tuesday, September […]
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Following the death of veteran actor Olu Jacobs at 84 on Wednesday, a 2021 interview in which his wife, actress Joke Silva, first publicly opened up about his health condition has resurfaced. Silva disclosed during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo in November 2021 that Jacobs had been living with dementia with Lewy bodies, […]
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Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, better known as Olu Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84, bringing to an end a screen career that spanned British theatre and television, international cinema and Nollywood. His son, Olusoji, announced his death, prompting tributes from politicians, entertainers and fans who remembered his decades-long career and contribution […]
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President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who died at age 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described […]
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Veteran Nigerian actor and elder statesman, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday. Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most respected actors and a towering figure in the country’s theatre, television and film industries. […]
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President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. Photo: Arise News The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said having a son to inherit his business empire is not a priority, stressing that his three daughters are capable of taking over the Dangote Group. He stated this during an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, where […]
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Against the backdrop of tragic deaths of at least 29 people in Odigbo Local Government area of Ondo State after taking toxic drinks mixed with suspected locally produced alcohol popularly called ogogoro, the National Orientation Agency, NOA, has warned residents against consumption of alcohol and hard drugs. Specifically, it warned against the consumption of unregulated […]
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FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike The growing rivalry among political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections, coupled with emerging ambitions for the 2031 presidency, has highlighted tensions between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and governors of the All Progressives Congress, with the development threatening to complicate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. […]
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Tinubu with APC governors • Governors reject alliance that could weaken party, candidates • Wike insists support for Tinubu ‘sacrosanct’, coalition separate from APC • Yilwatda raises concern, urges stakeholders to protect party unity • PDP backs Wike, accuses APC governors of fearing electoral contest • Tinubu support group urges APC to accommodate Rainbow Coalition […]
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