Homepage Lagos from Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, was one of Nigeria’s most respected actors and film executives. His career spanned more than five decades, taking him from British theatre and television to international films and the Nigerian film industry.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Olu Jacobs, describing him as an institution and a cultural icon.

Nollywood actor Segun Arinze has paid tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, describing him as “one of the greatest pillars” of the Nigerian and African acting profession.

The Anambra State Government on Wednesday disputed former Gov. Peter Obi’s claims that he left the state without outstanding debts, salaries, pensions or other financial obligations when he left office in 2014.

Traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is moving slowly around the Kara Bridge and OPIC turning, although a backlog of vehicles continues to stretch beyond the Long Bridge, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said in an update on Tuesday.

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.

The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals it says are responsible for, or complicit in, policies involving uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination and the incitement of imminent violence against minority groups in South Africa.

The US House of Representatives has voted for the third time to halt President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the measure.