Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Daniel Osi Orbih, calling it a major blow to both his family and the state. Orbih, a close ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Chairman of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Governing Council, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, as announced by the family through a statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, Esq.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Yoruba Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, widely known as Atinuke Kareem, has passed away following an extended battle with breast cancer, coming just four months after she publicly appealed for financial assistance for her medical treatment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Her death was announced on Tuesday by Owolabi Ajasa, the President of the Ogun State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), via an Instagram post. In the statement, Ajasa expressed deep gratitude to everyone who offered prayers, emotional encouragement, and financial contributions during the actress’s challenging ordeal, while confirming that she ultimately succumbed to the illness despite collective efforts. Concluding with a message of submission to the divine will, the association prayed for her eternal rest and for comfort to sustain her grieving family, colleagues, and loved ones.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured that Nigeria is on the path to overcoming its security challenges through a mix of proactive military operations, strategic planning, and deeper cooperation with state governments. Speaking on Monday in Kano during an assessment and condolence visit to the state government following an August 29 bandit attack in Chiroma village, Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Matawalle emphasized the current administration’s unwavering commitment to securing the nation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Highlighting long-term measures, the minister revealed that President Bola Tinubu has established a specialized committee to develop a comprehensive five-year defense and security strategy to tackle national threats systematically. On immediate responses to the recent violence, Matawalle noted that a joint security operation spearheaded by Brigadier General Saka Jimoh—Commander of the 3 Brigade, Kano—and involving Joint Task Force personnel from Hawan-Kwano and Kwanar Dangora successfully rescued multiple abducted victims around the Yan-Kifi Bridge and Marabar Kwari areas. He praised the troops for their gallantry and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to continuously upgrading the operational readiness of the armed forces and security agencies.