The Federal Government has joined Nigerians and the entertainment industry in mourning the death of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs. Jacobs died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. His death was announced by his family, with hisContinue Reading
In a development that has triggered intense conversations across the country, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has asserted that an average Nigerian can survive on ₦3,000 per day. Omokri made the claim while appearing as a guest on Sunday Politics TV programme over the weekend, as monitored by TripodContinue Reading
ABEOKUTA — The transport sector in Ogun State has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of a prominent union leader and Chairman of the Ogun State Park Management Services (OGSPAM), Alhaji Akeem Bodunrin, widely known as Iyeru. Tripod Times reports that according to close associates and family sources,Continue Reading
ABEOKUTA – In a major move toward regional logistics integration, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of the state-owned airline, Gateway Air, to handle the airlift of intending Muslim pilgrims not just from Ogun State, but across the entire South-West region to the Kingdom of SaudiContinue Reading
ABUJA, Nigeria — In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has taken their advocacy straight to the presidency, openly begging for the immediate release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Tripod Times reports that the stunning scene unfoldedContinue Reading
ABUJA — The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its aggressive deployment of digital innovations to curb certificate racketeering and fraudulent activities within the scheme. Tripod Times reports that the commendation was given in Abuja during a working session withContinue Reading
Reopen El-Rufai’s Files: MBF Demands Fresh Investigation Into Southern Kaduna Killings KADUNA, Nigeria – The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has demanded an independent and comprehensive investigation into the mass killings and alleged financial payments to bandits during the eight-year administration of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The socio-cultural groupContinue Reading
