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Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he temporarily quit acting in 2019 due to poor pay, uninspiring projects, and a lack of fulfilment. Speaking on the CreativiTea podcast, Okanlawon said he became frustrated after realizing the reality of the industry fell short of his expectations. Having left a corporate career to pursue acting, he expected the profession to be more rewarding but was disappointed by the quality of work and financial returns. According to the actor, the situation made it difficult to stay motivated, prompting him to leave the film industry and return to a 9-to-5 job. Okanlawon has…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Information Chapel, on Wednesday held a special congress to celebrate its retiring members, while also staging a novelty football match in honour of the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaiye. The event commenced with a special congress at the NUT Hall, Agidingbi Primary School, Ikeja, where members of the chapel paid glowing tributes to the retirees for their years of dedicated service to the Lagos State Government and their immense contributions to the growth of the Ministry of Information and Strategy. Speakers described the retirees as…

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Information Chapel, Comrade Wale Akodu, has donated branded football jerseys to the NUJ Lagos Information Chapel in support of the chapel’s sporting activities and the promotion of unity among its members. The jerseys, donated for the chapel’s novelty football games, were officially unveiled on Wednesday during the novelty football match organised to honour the retiring Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Olanrewaju (Lanre) Bajulaiye, at Agidingbi Primary School, Ikeja. The initiative marks a significant contribution towards encouraging healthy recreation, teamwork, and camaraderie among journalists in the…

Lagos State recorded the highest number of newly detected HIV infections in Nigeria in 2025, with 2,298 new cases, according to the latest national HIV surveillance data. Benue followed with 1,949 cases, while Akwa Ibom (1,159), Rivers (1,137), and Anambra (1,013) completed the top five states with the highest number of new infections. Despite having a lower HIV prevalence rate than states like Benue and Rivers, Lagos continues to record the highest number of new cases due to its large population, rapid urbanisation, and extensive HIV testing network. The state also has one of the country’s largest treatment programmes, with…

Veteran Yoruba actor, filmmaker and pastor, Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, has died after a brief illness. He passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the age of 66. Adeshina was celebrated as one of the most respected figures in the Yoruba film industry, earning widespread recognition for his powerful portrayals of traditional chiefs, herbalists and other culturally significant roles. His nickname, Elegbeje Ado, came from the lead role he played in the 1991 film of the same name, which became his breakthrough. He also starred in notable productions including Ageku Abela and Oko Abiku, and was…

The Lagos State Government has postponed all 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division. In a statement issued through the Lagos State Examinations Board, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education said the affected papers will now be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, while all other examination papers will continue as originally scheduled. The government said the decision was reached after consultations with relevant stakeholders and was taken to protect the safety of candidates, examination officials, and other stakeholders, while…

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, has launched “Adopt A School for Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS!”, an initiative aimed at providing daily nutritious snacks and beverages to at least 30,000 pupils in public primary schools across the state. The pilot phase will run from June 30 to July 2, with selected pupils receiving healthy meals during school hours. A digital dashboard was also unveiled to enhance transparency, enable real-time monitoring, and allow sponsors to track the programme’s implementation. National Programme Manager, Aderemi Adebowale, said the initiative was introduced to…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Omoyele Sowore bail in the sum of N200 million with two sureties in the same amount. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that one surety must be a traditional ruler from Sowore’s community, while the other must own property in Abuja. The court also ordered Sowore to surrender his travel documents to the Deputy Registrar. The court had earlier revoked Sowore’s bail on June 16 after he failed to appear for trial. However, in granting fresh bail, Justice Umar noted that Sowore voluntarily appeared before the court instead of waiting to be arrested, describing…

The Air Peace flight carrying about 271 evacuees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport shortly before 11 a.m.Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing voluntary repatriation programme.The Air Peace flight, carrying about 271 Nigerians, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport shortly before 11 a.m. after departing Johannesburg at about 5 a.m. local time. Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) were on hand to receive the returnees. The latest evacuation is part…

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major overhaul of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. Announcing the decision after Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande said the reforms are designed to transform the NYSC into a skills-driven, productivity-focused programme that supports President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy. Key highlights of the approved reforms include:• A technology-driven mobilisation and call-up process to improve transparency and efficiency.• Safer, risk-sensitive deployment of corps members.• A redesigned six-week orientation camp…