Evening recap: Tears as Ogogo is laid to rest, Poco Lee faces UK court appearance, and other top stories

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Tears flowed in Ilaro, Ogun State, as veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was laid to rest on Monday.

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Meanwhile, popular dancer Poco Lee is expected to appear before a London court in September over an alleged assault, according to a Nigerian community leader in the UK.

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The Federal Government has also released the 2026/2027 admission list for Federal Unity Colleges, while actress Funke Akindele faced mixed reactions over her birthday post on the day of Ogogo’s burial.

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1. VIDEO: Tears as Nollywood legend Ogogo is laid to rest

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Tears flowed in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as the remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were carried to his final resting place.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/video-tears-as-nollywood-legend-ogogo-is-laid-to-rest/

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2. Poco Lee to appear in London court September 15 over assault — Nigerians in UK leader

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Popular Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Odinaka, better known as Poco Lee, is being held on remand in the United Kingdom and is expected to appear before a London court in September over an alleged assault offence.

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3. FG releases 2026-2027 admission list for Federal Unity Colleges

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The Federal Government has released the 2026/2027 admission list for Junior Secondary School One into Federal Unity Colleges nationwide. Successful candidates have been directed to begin the process of confirming their placements.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/fg-releases-2026-2027-admission-list-for-federal-unity-colleges/n

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4. Funke Akindele faces backlash over birthday post on Ogogo’s burial day

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has sparked mixed reactions on social media after sharing a birthday message on Monday, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/funke-akindele-faces-backlash-over-birthday-post-on-ogogos-burial-day/n

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5. We did everything possible to save Ogogo — Yayi

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Ogun APC governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, has mourned veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, saying he supported the late actor’s medical treatment and did everything possible to ensure he received necessary care.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/we-did-everything-possible-to-save-ogogo-yayi/n

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