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Felabration 2026 Roundup: Major Performances, Lagos Governorship Candidates debate Fela, Art and Fashion Winners
Felabration 2026 brought together music, fashion, visual art and political discussions in Lagos, turning the annual celebration of Fela Anikulapo Kuti into a week of activities that reached beyond the…
Who was Tenia Abraham? The Nollywood actress & beauty queen who died at 32
Some lives leave questions that go beyond the circumstances of their ending. In an industry…
Funke Akindele, Kwam 1, late Ogogo, others spark buzz as Femi Adebayo unveils Jagun Jagun 2 cast
There are some movie announcements that come with a little more noise than others. For…
Toluwanisings, Omije Ojumi and 6 Other Nigerian Gospel Singers who passed away in 2026
Nigeria’s gospel music industry has experienced some painful moments in 2026, with news surrounding familiar…
Wumi Toriola’s son’s 7th birthday: 5 moments that stole the show, from Femi Adebayo-Funke Akindele ‘shipping’ to Desola Afod shade
Sometimes, the most talked-about parts of a celebration have little to do with the reason…
Osun Mothers Turn to Contraceptive Implants to Prevent Schoolgirl Pregnancies
“It is now common,” says Akinlade Olalekan, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher.…
Nigeria, the United States, and a questionable mining investment deal
The deal looked like what Nigeria needs to tap into the enormous opportunities in the mining sector, fully harness and…
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…
Emi Martinez Injury Update: Chelsea Goalkeeper Undergoes Surgery and Says He’ll Be ‘Back in a Few Weeks’
Emi Martinez has come through surgery and is already talking about a comeback. The Chelsea goalkeeper said he would be…
Premier League Fixtures Today, October 17, 2026: Kick-Off Times, TV Channels and How to Watch Live
Matchweek 7 of the 2026/27 Premier League season opens with four games today, and the schedule runs from a lunchtime…
The 2008 Wimbledon Final
The match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal left its mark on tennis history. It lasted about five hours, though…
Lamine Yamal Champions League Record: Youngest Ever to Reach 25 Goal Contributions
Lamine Yamal added another line to his Champions League record on Tuesday night, and he did it without scoring. The…
LASMECO Loan 2026: How Lagos Entrepreneurs Can Access ₦10 Million
Small business owners in Lagos often reach a point where they need more money to keep their businesses moving, whether it is to restock a shop, purchase equipment, increase production…
Nigeria Independence Day 2026: The Story of October 1, 1960
Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Day today, Thursday, October 1, 2026. This year's celebration is quieter than most. The day still goes back to a midnight ceremony in Lagos in…
Before buying your next phone: What Nigerians need to know about NCC’s new checks
Nigerians buying mobile phones and other cellular devices may need to pay closer attention to regulatory compliance following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) enforcement of existing type approval and device…
Tesla Roadster Flying Cars: Musk Unveils SpaceX-Thruster Hypercar With 0–60 mph in 0.81 Seconds, Production in 2028
Tesla has finally shown the second-generation Roadster to the world, and it did so by launching it into the air. At a SpaceX test site in Texas on Thursday night,…
BREAKING: Bauchi NDC guber candidate dumps party
Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Bauchi State for the 2027 general elections, has left the party. Kashim's exit from the party is contained in…
BREAKING: Former Delta governor Emmanuel Uduaghan dies at 71
Emmanuel Uduaghan, former governor of Delta State, has died at the age of 71, according to a statement by his family. Uduaghan, who governed the oil-rich state from 2007 to…
Peller, Carter Efe nominated for 2026 International Streamer Awards
Two Nigerian livestreamers Peller and Carter Efe have been nominated for the 2026 International Streamer Awards. The duo are nominees in the Best International Streamers category alongside Polish creator Young…
Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham is dead
Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham has passed away after a long battle with a kidney infection. The former beauty queen was buried in Abuja on Saturday. Her death was confirmed in…
October 19 in Nigerian History: How Dele Giwa Was Assassinated
On October 19, 1986, the founding Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch magazine and pioneer of investigative journalism, Sumonu Oladele Giwa, was assassinated. Dele Giwa, 39, was killed by a parcel bomb at…
Inflation eases again. Are Nigerians feeling the impact?
While the official inflation rate has declined continuously after the base point and method of measurement was rebased last year, the consensus among many ordinary Nigerians is that these gains…
Dollar to Naira Today (October 19, 2026): NFEM Rate at ₦1,333, Black Market at ₦1,390
The dollar to naira rate today, Monday, October 19, 2026, is about ₦1,333.54 at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and street dealers…
How Nigerian Musicians can compete for Green Indie Star Search 2026’s ₦4m Cash Prize and Brand Ambassador Deal
Breaking into Nigeria’s music industry takes more than recording good songs, as emerging artists also need an audience, promotion and opportunities to showcase their talent. Green Indie Star Search 2026…
Banks offering small loans to Salary Earners in Nigeria
Salary earners in Nigeria sometimes find themselves in situations where their next payday feels too far away, especially when unexpected expenses arrive before the month's bills have been settled. School…
NCC Device rules take effect in October 2026: What Nigerian Phone Owners should know
Buying a smartphone in Nigeria often comes down to a few familiar checks, including the price, battery condition, camera quality, storage capacity and whether the device looks clean enough to…
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BREAKING: Former Delta governor Emmanuel Uduaghan dies at 71
Emmanuel Uduaghan, former governor of Delta State, has died at the age of 71, according…
Funke Akindele, Kwam 1, late Ogogo, others spark buzz as Femi Adebayo unveils Jagun Jagun 2 cast
There are some movie announcements that come with a little more noise than others. For…
Toluwanisings, Omije Ojumi and 6 Other Nigerian Gospel Singers who passed away in 2026
Nigeria’s gospel music industry has experienced some painful moments in 2026, with news surrounding familiar…
Wumi Toriola’s son’s 7th birthday: 5 moments that stole the show, from Femi Adebayo-Funke Akindele ‘shipping’ to Desola Afod shade
Sometimes, the most talked-about parts of a celebration have little to do with the reason…
EXPLAINER: Five things to know about Pope Leo XIV’s lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery to remove a small, localised nodule from his lung,…
POLITICAL CALCULATIONS: How Wike’s rainbow coalition could unsettle APC governors’ succession plans
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is building a cross-party political network…
Peller, Carter Efe nominated for 2026 International Streamer Awards
Two Nigerian livestreamers Peller and Carter Efe have been nominated for the 2026 International Streamer…
LASMECO Loan 2026: How Lagos Entrepreneurs Can Access ₦10 Million
Small business owners in Lagos often reach a point where they need more money to…
Dollar to Naira Today (October 19, 2026): NFEM Rate at ₦1,333, Black Market at ₦1,390
The dollar to naira rate today, Monday, October 19, 2026, is about ₦1,333.54 at the…
How Nigerian Musicians can compete for Green Indie Star Search 2026’s ₦4m Cash Prize and Brand Ambassador Deal
Breaking into Nigeria’s music industry takes more than recording good songs, as emerging artists also…
Banks offering small loans to Salary Earners in Nigeria
Salary earners in Nigeria sometimes find themselves in situations where their next payday feels too…
Before buying your next phone: What Nigerians need to know about NCC’s new checks
Nigerians buying mobile phones and other cellular devices may need to pay closer attention to…
NCC Device rules take effect in October 2026: What Nigerian Phone Owners should know
Buying a smartphone in Nigeria often comes down to a few familiar checks, including the…
Nigeria’s longest-serving senators and their political journeys
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the careers of its longest-serving senators highlight…
What Prepaid Meter Users should check when their Units finish faster than expected
Many Nigerian households have become accustomed to monitoring their prepaid electricity meters, especially when the…
2027: Six candidates eye Adamawa governorship amid political realignments
Adamawa State is heading towards a competitive 2027 governorship election, with Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s impending…
Kola Olaiya joins Other Yoruba Actors in questioning Pete Edochie’s place in Nigerian Acting History – Full Details
Nigerian entertainment history has come under fresh scrutiny following comments by veteran Yoruba actor Kola…
Lagos-Calabar highway: When the original route hits a roadblock
The Federal Government’s decision to redirect part of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through the East-West…
Beyond new weapons: Can Nigeria’s growing military partnerships end insecurity?
Nigeria’s latest receipt of military equipment from the United States has renewed attention on the…
Kwara 2027: AbdulRazaq, Saraki camps face a battle for political control
The 2027 elections in Kwara State are shaping up as a major test of political…
Tesla Roadster Flying Cars: Musk Unveils SpaceX-Thruster Hypercar With 0–60 mph in 0.81 Seconds, Production in 2028
Tesla has finally shown the second-generation Roadster to the world, and it did so by…
J.P. Morgan: Two International Banks set to enter Nigerian Banking Market — The Strategy Behind Their Interest
Nigeria's banking industry could be heading towards a new phase as 2 international financial institutions…
Toluwanisings’ death: How Funke Akindele, Muyiwa Ademola, Woli Agba, other Celebrities mourned the Gospel Singer
Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media to mourn gospel singer Toluwanisings following confirmation of…
Verydarkman criticizes Davido again: The earlier fallout behind his latest allegations
Davido and VeryDarkMan (VDM) are once again at the centre of online conversations following a…