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Nollywood Veteran Actor, ‘Agbako’ is dead

  Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead. A  statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday.   He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.”   Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed Agbako’s demise as he wrote: “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 101 years, ba wasa ba. R I P.”   Agbako clocked 101st this year.

Adeleke returns from vacation, says I'm hale and hearty


The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has returned to Nigeria after a month of working vacation outside the country.

The governor, who arrived at the Murtala International Airport, Lagos on Wednesday, said he is hale and hearty. 

According to Governor Adeleke, he stated that he feels refreshed and recharged after the vacation and that he is ready to deliver quality service to the people of the state.

“I’m elated to be back to Nigeria in the midst of my people. You all can see I’m in an excited mood as I’m now recharged and refreshed to deliver more good governance and service delivery to the people of Osun.

“The insinuation of whether I’m sick or otherwise is unfounded. I am as fit as a fiddle.  I went on a working vacation to both recharge and meet partners for the development and progress of our state.

“Those spreading falsehood about my trip are just embarrassed and dumbfounded by our achievements. That’s why they’re spreading all those unfounded rumours

“I’m back now, hale and hearty. The good work continues in Osun,” the governor was quoted as saying in a statement by his spokesman,  Olawale Rasheed.

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