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Petrol Pump Fraud in Nigeria: 10 Signs Motorists Should Watch For
Every time a motorist drives into a filling station, the expectation is straightforward: pay for petrol, receive the correct quantity and continue the journey. Yet, questions surrounding the accuracy of…
Ngozi Nwosu’s health battle: 3 months after ₦30m appeal, what we know about her recovery
Three months can change the course of a story, but sometimes, the questions that follow…
Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Tonto Dikeh Launch Celebrity Charity Projects
Nigerian celebrities are increasingly using their fame, personal resources and business connections to support people…
Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027: Courses, ₦447,000 Support
Learning a technology skill can open doors to new career opportunities, remote work and digital…
Toluwanisings’ burial controversy: Kudirat Ogunro, others speak as family calls for delay ahead tribute night
For a family mourning the loss of a loved one, deciding how to say the…
Osun Mothers Turn to Contraceptive Implants to Prevent Schoolgirl Pregnancies
“It is now common,” says Akinlade Olalekan, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher.…
2027 election: INEC and AI deployment — a laudable move or a troubling sign
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it may deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and authenticate election results…
Ethnoreligious killings: Group accuses Amnesty Int. of double standards in violence promotion across Nigeria
The Centre for African Liberation And Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has accused Amnesty International of double standards, taking sides with a…
Five historic cup upsets that shocked English football
Arsenal’s unexpected League Cup exit has revived memories of some of English football’s most remarkable giant-killing performances, when lower-league teams…
B.O.A.T. Award 2026: Ronaldo’s 2008 Season Beats Messi’s 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 triumph has been named the greatest Ballon d’Or win in history, edging Lionel Messi in the first-ever…
Ballon d’Or 2026: Burna Boy’s Role, Adekunle Gold’s Appearance, Saka’s Award and Kane’s Historic Victory
Football's biggest individual awards ceremony brought together sporting excellence, music, humanitarian work and some of the most recognisable names in…
Burna Boy at NFL Paris Game: Songs, Paul Pogba Meeting and Stars
Burna Boy brought Nigerian music to the centre of an international sporting occasion on October 25, 2026, as the NFL…
Five factors that can cause a pot belly
An expanding waistline is often associated with ageing, but several lifestyle habits and changes in the body can contribute to the accumulation of fat around the abdomen. Dietary choices, physical…
Google Stock Drops 10% After Q3 Earnings Miss as Search Slows and AI Bills Climb
Google stock took a hard hit after the closing bell on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Shares of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, slid roughly 10% in after-hours trading once…
Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027: Courses, ₦447,000 Support
Learning a technology skill can open doors to new career opportunities, remote work and digital businesses, but the cost of training remains a challenge for many Nigerians. A scholarship backed…
Taxes and Levies Nigerian Small Business Owners Should Know in 2026
Nigeria’s tax system entered a new phase on January 1, 2026, after major tax reforms changed how businesses calculate liabilities, qualify for exemptions, file returns, and comply with government requirements.…
Tinubu departs Nigeria for Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu will depart Nigeria on Thursday for Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, made this known…
Adetunji Abudu Arrested at Boston Logan Airport After 7 Years
The Adetunji Abudu Rhode Island indictment finally has a defendant in custody. On a Monday night in October, Abudu, a 34-year-old from Lagos, Nigeria, tried to re-enter the United States…
PROFILE: Meet Oghogho Akpata, a lawyer without SAN rank whose firm has produced six SANs
While six lawyers from his firm have attained the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oghogho Akpata has built a distinguished legal career without receiving the honour himself. Akpata,…
Taraba Carnage: Inside terrorists’ killing of over 50 people in Binnari
A deadly attack in Taraba State by terrorists wreaking havoc across Nigeria's Middle Belt region has claimed the lives of at least 50 people. The attack happened last Friday after…
FULL LIST: FBI Captures Six Most-Wanted Fraud Suspects, Seizes $17bn
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation says it has captured six of its most-wanted fraud suspects across four continents, while a separate international operation targeting scam centres has led…
October 28 in History: 50 Nigerian Troops Arrive in Darfur As U.S. Airlift First Wave of 3000 AU Forces
On October 28, 2004, a contingent of 50 Nigerian soldiers arrived in Darfur, Sudan aboard a United States military aircraft, marking the first wave of 3,000 additional African Union troops…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 28, 2026: Naira Holds Near ₦1,368 at NFEM as Black Market Sells at ₦1,390
The naira began Wednesday, October 28, 2026, weaker than it was two weeks ago. The official rate has moved from the ₦1,330 band it held for most of the month…
Probe committee reveals causes of 33 miners’ deaths in Niger State
The cause of the deaths of 33 miners who died in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been revealed. Recalled that the teenage miners…
Wizkid’s 12 billion Spotify streams: How afrobeats’ Starboy built a global legacy
There are some career milestones that arrive with a loud celebration. Others quietly reveal just how far an artist’s music has travelled. For Wizkid, the latest number attached to his…
Nigeria’s Medical Brain Drain: 3,919 Doctors and 7,487 Nurses Reportedly Lost in 12 Months
Nigeria’s healthcare system depends on thousands of doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, pharmacists and other professionals who work daily to keep hospitals running, yet the country continues to face a growing…
DON'T MISS THE BUZZ
B.O.A.T. Award 2026: Ronaldo’s 2008 Season Beats Messi’s 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 triumph has been named the greatest Ballon d’Or win in history, edging…
Petrol Pump Fraud in Nigeria: 10 Signs Motorists Should Watch For
Every time a motorist drives into a filling station, the expectation is straightforward: pay for…
Google Stock Drops 10% After Q3 Earnings Miss as Search Slows and AI Bills Climb
Google stock took a hard hit after the closing bell on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.…
Ọya’s disappearance in Ira: Historical Accounts, Sacred Grove and Heritage Preservation Efforts in 2026
Deep within Ira, a Yoruba community in Kwara State, lies a sacred place whose story…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 29, 2026: Naira Holds Near ₦1,357 at NFEM as Black Market Sells at ₦1,390
If you are checking the dollar to naira today, here is the short version. The…
Tinubu departs Nigeria for Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu will depart Nigeria on Thursday for Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi…
Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Tonto Dikeh Launch Celebrity Charity Projects
Nigerian celebrities are increasingly using their fame, personal resources and business connections to support people…
Five siblings die in Gombe road accident, father recounts final moment
A fatal road mishap in Gombe State has claimed the lives of five teenage siblings…
Adetunji Abudu Arrested at Boston Logan Airport After 7 Years
The Adetunji Abudu Rhode Island indictment finally has a defendant in custody. On a Monday…
PROFILE: Meet Oghogho Akpata, a lawyer without SAN rank whose firm has produced six SANs
While six lawyers from his firm have attained the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of…
Taraba Carnage: Inside terrorists’ killing of over 50 people in Binnari
A deadly attack in Taraba State by terrorists wreaking havoc across Nigeria's Middle Belt region…
Nigeria Government Worker Transport Grant: FG Approves N70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Six Months, Who Qualifies?
Public servants across Nigeria have been handed some relief after weeks of strike threats. The…
FULL LIST: FBI Captures Six Most-Wanted Fraud Suspects, Seizes $17bn
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation says it has captured six of its most-wanted…
Who Is Ibrahim Abdulkarim? Meet Obi-Kwankwaso Campaign DG
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has appointed Alhaji Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim, an information and communications technology…
October 28 in History: 50 Nigerian Troops Arrive in Darfur As U.S. Airlift First Wave of 3000 AU Forces
On October 28, 2004, a contingent of 50 Nigerian soldiers arrived in Darfur, Sudan aboard…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 28, 2026: Naira Holds Near ₦1,368 at NFEM as Black Market Sells at ₦1,390
The naira began Wednesday, October 28, 2026, weaker than it was two weeks ago. The…
Taxes and Levies Nigerian Small Business Owners Should Know in 2026
Nigeria’s tax system entered a new phase on January 1, 2026, after major tax reforms…
Toluwanisings’ burial controversy: Kudirat Ogunro, others speak as family calls for delay ahead tribute night
For a family mourning the loss of a loved one, deciding how to say the…
Ballon d’Or 2026: Burna Boy’s Role, Adekunle Gold’s Appearance, Saka’s Award and Kane’s Historic Victory
Football's biggest individual awards ceremony brought together sporting excellence, music, humanitarian work and some of…
Probe committee reveals causes of 33 miners’ deaths in Niger State
The cause of the deaths of 33 miners who died in the custody of the…
Wizkid’s 12 billion Spotify streams: How afrobeats’ Starboy built a global legacy
There are some career milestones that arrive with a loud celebration. Others quietly reveal just…
2027 elections: What happens if BVAS fails?
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the reliability of electronic voter accreditation and…
Nigeria’s Medical Brain Drain: 3,919 Doctors and 7,487 Nurses Reportedly Lost in 12 Months
Nigeria’s healthcare system depends on thousands of doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, pharmacists and other professionals…
Burna Boy at NFL Paris Game: Songs, Paul Pogba Meeting and Stars
Burna Boy brought Nigerian music to the centre of an international sporting occasion on October…