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  By News Beacon Staff Reporter.                               A black-and-white portrait of veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs. Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84, his family has announced. Jacobs died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, according to a statement shared by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs. The family statement gave his dates of birth and death as July 11, 1942 – September 16, 2026, and described him as “The Lion of Lufodo.” The family also appealed to bloggers and social media influencers to respect its privacy during the mourning period.  Jacobs’ death brings to an end a career spanning more than five decades and encompassing theatre, British television, international cinema and Nigerian film. From Nigerian theatre to the international screen Born on July 11, 19...

 By News Beacon Staff Reporter.                                A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during an equipment delivery operation involving the Nigerian Air Force in Nigeria. AFRICOM says the delivery is part of a U.S.-Nigeria Foreign Military Sales agreement aimed at supporting Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts, but the equipment has not been publicly identified. The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force using a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III , in a move the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) says is part of an ongoing defence partnership with Nigeria. AFRICOM said the delivery was made in September 2026 and forms part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement between the United States and Nigeria intended to strengthen the strategic partnership and support Nigerian-led efforts to counter terrorism in the region. The U.S. command did not pu...

By News Beacon Staff Reporter.                                First Lady Oluremi Tinubu congratulates Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, celebrating his years of public service and praying for continued health, peace, joy and happiness as he marks the milestone. First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, praising his strength, loyalty, commitment and dedication to national service. In a birthday message marking the milestone on Wednesday, Mrs Tinubu joined Shettima’s wife, Hajia Nana Shettima, his family, friends and well-wishers in celebrating his 60th birthday. “60 Hearty Cheers to Your Excellency,” the First Lady said in her message. She described Shettima’s service as Vice President as one characterised by “strength, loyalty, commitment and love for country,” commending his contribution to the administration and ...