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Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has praised Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy for promoting Nigeria’s image internationally, recounting how the artiste’s billboard caught his attention during his first visi…
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has challenged Peter Obi over his explanation of remarks he made to Nigerians living abroad, insisting that the former Anambra State governor’s original comments were not misrepresent…
The Netherlands has returned a historical Benin artefact to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, nearly 130 years after the 1897 invasion of the Benin Kingdom during which numerous cultural objects were looted. The presenta…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied reports that the Federal Government plans to introduce a fuel tax, describing the claims as false and a misrepresentation…
The Oyo State Government and the state’s 33 local government councils have approved a combined ₦4.278 billion to fund chairmanship and councillorship elections scheduled for December 29, 2026. The state Commissioner for…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has visited Costa Rican President Laura Fernández, praying for peace and divine blessings upon the Central American nation during his i…
The Delta State House of Assembly has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police services in Nigeria, adding its support to the growing push for a decentralised policing system amid persisten…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in Odi Kingdom, Bayelsa State, as severe shoreline erosion threatens homes, farmland and critical infrastructure in the historic Ij…
Ikeja Electric Plc has attributed the reduction in electricity supply across its network to a shortfall in the power allocated to it from Nigeria's national grid. The electricity distribution company disclosed this in a…
A Catholic priest in Ecuador has died after a large wooden crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass at a church in the southwestern city of Guayaquil. The priest, identified as Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez…
The Federal Government has challenged the World Bank’s assessment of Nigeria’s debt burden, describing as misleading the calculation that interest payments consumed 124 per cent of federal revenue in the first half of 2…
The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway follows its originally approved coastal route, warning that any change could leave communities in par…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has pledged to address outstanding salary and promotion arrears affecting workers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, as he appealed to stri…
Senators have expressed support for Godswill Akpabio’s return as President of the Senate in the 11th National Assembly, declaring that the position would not be open to a contest when the next legislature is inaugurated…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced plans to harness the state’s agricultural potential to strengthen food production, accelerate industrialisation and position Abia as a net exporter of agricultural produce.…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has introduced a share grant initiative that could allow eligible Nigerian tertiary institution students to receive 10 additional shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE…
The Lagos State Government has announced a 35-day rehabilitation of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, with work scheduled to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, as authorities prepare traffic diversion measures to reduce disruption a…
Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery after sustaining an injury during training, the Premier League club has confirmed. The 26-year-old England international missed Chelsea's 5-1 victo…
The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new Eastern and Western electricity grids as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s recurring national grid collapses and strengthen the country’s ageing transmission i…
The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has confirmed his death, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow musicians and members of the Christian communit…
The United Kingdom government has committed more than £41 million to restore 74 churches, synagogues and other historic buildings across England, in a move aimed at preserving the country's architectural heritage and pr…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s record in office as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 presidential election, following the inauguration of its Presidential…
African cocoa farmers could face growing difficulties accessing the European Union market as new anti-deforestation requirements raise concerns about compliance costs, farm traceability and the future of smallholder pro…
Lucian Piane, the composer and music producer known for his contributions to *RuPaul’s Drag Race* and his collaborations with RuPaul, has died at the age of 46. Piane died on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Glendale, Calif…
National and state House of Assembly candidates of the Accord Party in Osun State have declared their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke, pledging to mobilise voters for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 preside…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties until October 24, 2026, to report alleged errors involving candidates excluded from its final list for the 2027 governorship elections. Th…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian government against restoring a blanket petrol subsidy, recommending targeted financial assistance to protect vulnerable households from rising energy costs.…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has celebrated two years of celibacy, sharing a personal milestone with her followers in a social media post that highlighted her faith and approach to relationships. The actress…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to establish an emergency financing scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with loans offered at single-digit interest rates to help busin…
The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has publicly praised the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, describing him as a close friend and one of Niger…
The Nigerian Senate is set to resume plenary on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with the proposed establishment of state police, the fatal Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State and constitutional amendments expecte…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expanded and revised its presidential campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections, naming several prominent political figures, including Federal Capital Territory Ministe…
The Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has expelled a final-year student in the Department of English and Literary Studies, Onyewuenyi Chiamaka Nora, over social media…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has made history after becoming the first African artiste to headline a halftime show at a National Football League (NFL) International Game, following her performance in London on S…
The Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Segun Ogunwuyi, has resigned from his position, effective Monday, October 12, 2026. Ogunwuyi communicated his decision in a resignation letter dated October 12, bri…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned prospective university and other tertiary institution students against accepting admission offers outside its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), c…
The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) publication of its final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections has triggered protests and fresh political disputes, with several parties questioning the…
A Nigerian-made browser game recreating familiar aspects of everyday Lagos life has attracted more than one million players within days of its launch, turning a local software project into one of the country’s latest in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has urged registered voters in Ekiti State who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards to take advantage of a seven-day window beginning Friday, October 9, to…
The Federal Government has appealed to scrap metal dealers to suspend their ongoing industrial action and return to negotiations, promising to address concerns affecting their operations and the wider steel industry. Th…
US President Donald Trump is set to honour billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science at a White House ceremony on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Musk, the chief executive of SpaceX and Tesla, wil…
NLC Begins Indefinite Strike in FCT Over Teachers’ Promotion, Welfare The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Federal Capital Territory Council has commenced an indefinite strike across the Federal Capital Territory following…
A Tennessee woman convicted of murdering a schoolmate 30 years ago has been taken to hospital after surviving two attempts to execute her with lethal injections. Witnesses reported that Christa Pike was still breathing…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid occupies his thoughts daily, as he intensifies efforts to mobilise support for the President ahead of the 2027 pre…
The Anambra State Police Commissioner, Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered disciplinary action and a detailed investigation after an armed robbery suspect reportedly arrested and taken to a police station could no longer be acc…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the families of personnel killed in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State that the Federal Government will continue to support them beyond the immediate period of…
Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a Kenyan national who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died in Nairobi, prompting health authorities to begin contact tracing and heightened surveilla…
The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to audit candidates submitted by political parties for the 2027 general elections and disqualify those…
Nigerian baker Camilla Wisdom Pedrick has completed an ambitious Guinness World Records attempt involving more than 30,000 cakes in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, drawing hundreds of spectators and adding another Nigerian entr…
A fresh controversy has emerged around Nigerian real estate businessman King Ochacho after Pastor Dr. Miebi Bribena publicly accused him of owing ₦170 million and raised questions about the documentation surrounding the…
The Anambra State Government has called on supporters of the All Progressives Grand Alliance to resist backing former state governor Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, accusing him of abandoning the party that…
Goalkeepers are primarily judged by the goals they prevent, but six players have achieved the rare feat of scoring at the other end in Premier League history. From Peter Schmeichel's late strike for Aston Villa in 2001…
Eight members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have announced their resignation from the All Progressives Congress, citing worsening insecurity, alleged political injustice and prolonged non-payment of salaries an…
More than 325,000 people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation in the United Kingdom can now increase their working hours without facing the sharp reduction in housing support that previously left some…
A group of Labour Party youth leaders has proposed opening discussions with the All Progressives Congress and groups supporting President Bola Tinubu as the party’s youth wing considers its political direction ahead of…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi after the African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate linked the death of his mother to the…
The United States Coast Guard has launched an air and sea search for a medical transport aircraft carrying six people after the plane lost contact while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. The Gulfstream G100 was reporte…
29-yr-old man arrested for r@ping a 5-yr-old girl in Bayelsa puts the blame on Kolos. A 29-year-old man identified as Ebikeme Seiye from Akede community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has been arreste…
The Anambra State Police Command has warned parents, guardians and caregivers to take extra precautions during heavy rainfall and flooding following the death of a six-year-old school pupil who was swept away by floodwa…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has sponsored the registration of 120 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Capital Territory Command, for the 2026 National Business and Technica…
The Anambra State Police Command has warned parents, guardians and caregivers to take extra precautions during heavy rainfall and flooding following the death of a six-year-old school pupil who was swept away by floodwa…
King Mitchy has advised young Nigerians still relying on internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo, to learn legitimate skills instead of depending on fraudulent activities for money. The content creator shared the advi…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish special Energy Zones in some of Nigeria’s major commercial and industrial centres as part of efforts to provide more reliable, potentially round-the-clock electric…
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said he is prepared to defend his businesses against legal challenges as his group moves ahead with plans for a $15bn–$16bn oil refine…
The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 period, introducing unique Ranking/QR Tracking Codes to improve the identifica…
Nutrition experts have advised Nigerians to stop boiling unwashed, unpeeled eggs together with rice in the same pot, warning that bacteria present on eggshells could contaminate the rice during cooking. The warning was…
A Federal High Court ruling directing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to continue issuing petroleum import licences to selected marketers has reopened a major debate over th…
**The naira opened the new trading week relatively stable against the US dollar, with the official exchange rate remaining around the ₦1,327–₦1,330 range while parallel-market quotations were higher.** The Nigerian nair…
**Social media commentator VeryDarkMan has criticised Apostle Arome Osayi after the Nigerian cleric and his wife announced they had obtained permanent residence in the United States, linking the development to Arome’s e…
**Greece recorded a historic 1–0 victory over Germany while Portugal maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League with a 2–1 win against Norway in Oslo.** Greece produced the biggest result of the l…
**The Federal Government is discussing three proposed World Bank facilities worth a combined $1.5 billion, with the financing targeted at climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development as Nigeria'…
**A man identified as Seyi was shot dead at Ijako Market in Ogun State after suspected cultists allegedly went there looking for another man, according to a police source and an anti-cultism advocacy platform.** A man i…
**Nigeria’s consumer credit programme recorded more than 83,000 beneficiaries in its first year, as the Federal Government highlighted the scheme’s expansion beyond civil servants to traders, artisans, private-sector wo…
Several state chapters of the All Progressives Congress are resisting Nyesom Wike’s cross-party political arrangement ahead of the 2027 elections, with party officials arguing that his support for President Bola Tinubu…
**Police in Lagos State have arrested a suspect following an early-morning robbery outside a lounge in Abule Egba after dramatic CCTV footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.** The robbery occurred at…
**Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to substantially increase Nigeria’s ₦70,000 national minimum wage, arguing that rising petrol prices and other living costs hav…
**Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has received 50 campaign vehicles donated by Niger Delta figure Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to support grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Ti…
**A Christian cleric in Kwara State says he and his family have been forced into hiding for months after a security warning prompted the evacuation of a ministry camp housing more than 100 people, including orphaned chi…
A seemingly personal remark by former Anambra State governor Peter Obi about his relationship with Governor Chukwuma Soludo has prompted a public clarification from the governor’s family after Obi said he and his wife w…
A video showing a man wearing only his underwear and apparently being made to dance while carrying a large piece of foam has generated reactions online after social media users alleged that he had been caught stealing t…
Few questions about Christian sexual ethics generate as much private concern and public disagreement as masturbation. For some Christians, the answer appears straightforward: masturbation is inconsistent with biblical t…
**The Central Bank of Nigeria has drawn attention to an emerging regulatory challenge in the country's rapidly changing financial sector as more businesses outside traditional banking allow customers to spread payments…
A Nigerian social media user identified as Enori has apologised after admitting that she created and circulated an artificial intelligence-generated image falsely suggesting that an itel Power Tank had exploded. The ima…
The Anambra State Government has released a document approving the payment of N363.381 million to workers, pensioners and next of kin connected to two defunct state agencies, escalating an ongoing dispute with former Go…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has explained his position on President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, saying his position is influenced by his responsibilities as a state governor and member of the National…
Former Deputy Governor of the CentraBank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has rejected his inclusion in the policy team of African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 gener…
**Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered another dangerous phase after Pakistani forces carried out air and drone strikes against multiple locations inside Afghanistan, prompting Kabul to accuse Islamaba…
Lagos State generated more Internally Generated Revenue in 2025 than 22 Nigerian states combined, highlighting the wide disparity in revenue-generating capacity among the country's subnational governments. According to…
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company has attributed the ongoing power outage affecting eight local government areas in Kano State to a transmission capacity problem following a fault on a major transformer at a tra…
Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at attracting greater American investment into Nigeria’s mining sector and increasing the local processing of the country’s mineral resources. The ag…
A Nigerian man has reflected on his journey four years after leaving the country to begin a new life abroad, sharing a glimpse of how much his circumstances have changed since his relocation. The man, identified on X as…
VeryDarkMan, has said Nigerians have the capacity to challenge the government but argued that internal divisions among citizens could make such a movement difficult to sustain. VeryDarkMan made the remarks while discuss…
**A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been killed during fighting with armed men in the country's southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province, according to Iranian authorities.** Brigadie…
**The British Council has opened applications for multiple employment opportunities in Nigeria, with vacancies covering information technology, customer experience, examinations and finance-related functions.** ![Post i…
Poland scrambled fighter jets on Wednesday after a Russian military helicopter briefly crossed into its airspace from the neighbouring Kaliningrad region, in another incident highlighting heightened security concerns al…
**The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three men over the alleged vandalism of a Nigerian National Petroleum Company petroleum pipeline in the Dafa area of K…
**The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Pension Reform Task Team chairman Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina wanted, marking another development in the former public official's long-running e…
**NEW YORK** — The United States and Iran have reopened high-level diplomatic communication through mediators at the United Nations General Assembly, putting an end to months without such contacts and raising cautious h…
**A Nigerian man's claims about receiving or witnessing romantic advances between men in Abuja have triggered discussion online, but the broader allegations made in the viral video remain unverified.** A video circulati…
Experts say women, like men, may return to former partners for emotional, practical, or psychological reasons, and understanding those motivations is more important than assuming a single explanation. **Familiarity can…