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Funke Akindele Gearing Up to Release The Four in Cinemas on December 11, 2026 Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele, widely celebrated as the queen of the Nigerian box office, is gearing up to release her latest film The Four in cinemas on December 11, 2026. #FunkeAkindele #TheFour #Nollywood #BoxOfficeQueen #BreakingNews

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NRS Chairman: Fuel Subsidy Would Have Hit N53tn Without Removal The Chairman of Nigeria’s Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has stated that the country’s fuel subsidy bill would have reached N53 trillion today if President Bola Tinubu had not removed it. Adedeji explained that global developments, including tensions in Iran and wider international market pressures, would have worsened Nigeria’s economic situation. He added that the exchange rate could have been roughly N3,500 to $1 under such conditions. The removal of fuel subsidy in 2023 was one of Tinubu’s most controversial policy decisions, sparking protests and hardship but also praised by some economists as a necessary step to prevent fiscal collapse. Adedeji’s remarks highlight the scale of potential financial strain Nigeria avoided, while reigniting debates about subsidy removal and its impact on citizens. This statement is expected to fuel fresh discussions on Nigeria’s economic trajectory, balancing immediate hardship with long-term fiscal sustainability. #BreakingNews #NigeriaEconomy #fuelsubsidy

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Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has passed away at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. His death was confirmed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, by his daughter Kira Taiwo during an Instagram Live session. Key Details • Name: Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo) • Age at Death: 66 • Date of Passing: Sunday, August 23, 2026 • Cause: Stage-four cancer • Confirmation: Announced by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, via Instagram Live • Background: His family had recently appealed for urgent medical assistance, revealing his deteriorating condition and attempts to secure treatment abroad. Career Highlights • Early Life: Born October 31, 1959, in Ilaro, Ogun State. • Profession Before Acting: Worked as an automobile mechanic and at Lagos State Water Corporation. • Acting Career: Began in 1981, fully committed by 1994. • Legacy: Became one of the most recognizable figures in Yoruba-language cinema, with a career spanning over four decades. • Notable Works: Featured in Yoruba classics and contemporary productions, including Aníkúlápó. Legacy & Impact Ogogo’s career exemplified the resilience and cultural richness of Yoruba cinema. He bridged traditional theatre with modern Nollywood, inspiring generations of actors. His death marks the end of an era for Yoruba film lovers who grew up watching his performances. #BreakingNews #Ogogo #TaiwoHassan #Nollywood #YorubaCinema