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INEC Warns Nigerians Over Fake Voter Registration Portal: How to Spot the Scam
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned an online voter registration portal circulating on social media and called it fake. The commission says the link is a phishing trap,…
Trending Celebrity Interviews: Nomy’s BBNaija Exit, Julius Agwu’s tearful revelation and Pete Edochie’s health struggle
There are celebrity interviews that pass through the news cycle for a few hours before…
BBNaija’s Nomy: Inside her controversial exit & the trauma she says followed in fresh reveal
Former Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Whitney Nneoma Chukwu, popularly known as Nomy, has…
October 2 in Nollywood: How Ogogo’s 40 Day Fidau and Olu Jacobs’ Funeral Unfolded
October 2 became a remarkable date on the Nollywood calendar as different parts of the…
MKO Documentary Premiere in Lagos: Inside the October 1 Event attended by Tinubu, Akpabio, Sanwo Olu and Others
The story of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola returned to the centre of public attention in…
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…
Portugal National Football Team Without Ronaldo Beat Denmark 4-2
The Portugal national football team without Ronaldo is not a sentence many people expected to write about a competitive match,…
From Henry to Raphinha: 15 stars who flourished after changing positions
Football has produced numerous examples of players who transformed their careers after coaches moved them away from the positions in…
FULL LIST: 20 African countries eligible to vote for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Twenty African countries have secured places among the 100 nations whose representatives will form the international jury for the 2026…
NEW NUMBERS: Isak, Wirtz, Sesko, Simons get Premier League shirt numbers
The Premier League has confirmed the squad numbers for all 20 clubs for the 2026/27 season following the closure of…
MultiChoice and FAME Week Africa seek new Reality TV Show ideas from Nigerian and African Creators — See How to Apply
The search for the next reality television idea capable of moving from a creative concept to a major African entertainment franchise has opened a fresh opportunity for creators across the…
Flood Alert: 10 Things You Must Do If Water Enters Your Home
Following the recent heavy flooding that submerged houses and roads in Rivers State and 32 other states, emergency officials have urged residents to prioritize safety over property. The National Emergency…
Glucosamine and Alzheimer’s: What the New Study Really Says
For years, glucosamine has sat quietly on pharmacy shelves as the go-to tablet for stiff knees and aching hips. Now it is at the centre of a health debate nobody…
CBN TIES ₦5 Million Loan: The Graduate Eligibility Rules, Business Requirements and Application Details
Getting access to business funding after leaving a Nigerian university or polytechnic can come with a long list of questions, especially when the amount involved runs into millions of naira.…
October 4 in History: Tafawa Balewa Led Nigeria’s First Delegation to the UN
On October 4,1960, a 14-man delegation led by the Prime Minister, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, departed Ikeja Airport for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. It…
Who were Nollywood’s real ‘Big 3’? Stella Damasus’ claim revives debate over Genevieve, Omotola, Rita Dominic, and others
For years, Nollywood’s early 2000s era has been remembered for the rise of a group of actresses who became household names across Nigeria and beyond. Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Rita…
D-Prize Challenge 2026: The $20,000 Opportunity Open to Nigerian Students, Graduates, Entrepreneurs
For Nigerians searching for international funding opportunities before the end of 2026, one competition is opening a door that looks familiar at first glance but becomes more interesting once the…
Five things to know about Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 Danielle Adewusi
Danielle Adewusi’s emergence as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 adds a new chapter to a journey that has combined medicine, women’s health advocacy, public speaking and pageantry. The medical doctor secured…
October 3 in History: Nigeria’s First Parliament Was Opened in 1960
On October 3, 1960, her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, formally opened the First Parliament of Independent Nigeria at the Independence Hall. The…
AT A GLANCE: LEAGUE lists holders of Yoruba Land Islamic chieftaincy titles, warns against fake conferment
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has released a list of holders of its distinguished Islamic chieftaincy titles while warning against unauthorised use or conferment of the…
Exchange Rate Today, October 3, 2026: Naira Holds at ₦1,329/$ as Pound and Euro Stay Firm
The naira has opened the weekend about where it spent most of the past month. On Friday, October 2, the dollar traded at roughly ₦1,328.17 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange…
Boko Haram kills 15 farmers in Borno
No fewer than fifteen farmers have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists during an attack in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Three other farmers were also abducted during…
Chinelo Ejianwu opens up on sex-for-roles proposition, losing mum at 16 & rebuilding after heartbreak
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Chinelo ‘Nelly’ Ejianwu has opened up about some of the difficult experiences that have shaped her life, including losing her mother at 16, facing a sexual…
Nigeria’s Dangut emerges as new WAEC registrar, CEO
Dr Amos Josiah Dangut has emerged as new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC. The regional examination body announced the appointment in a statement…
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Dollar to Naira Today, October 4, 2026: Naira Steady at ₦1,330 Officially, ₦1,390 on the Street
The dollar to naira rate today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, is about ₦1,330 at 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. Speaking to WITHIN…
Pay one billion naira ransom in 24 hours or lose your children, kidnappers tell parents of 20 abducted corps members
Abductors of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have threatened to kill them…
Who were Nollywood’s real ‘Big 3’? Stella Damasus’ claim revives debate over Genevieve, Omotola, Rita Dominic, and others
For years, Nollywood’s early 2000s era has been remembered for the rise of a group…
BBNaija’s Nomy: Inside her controversial exit & the trauma she says followed in fresh reveal
Former Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Whitney Nneoma Chukwu, popularly known as Nomy, has…
October 2 in Nollywood: How Ogogo’s 40 Day Fidau and Olu Jacobs’ Funeral Unfolded
October 2 became a remarkable date on the Nollywood calendar as different parts of the…
Trapped En Route to Camp: The Inside Story of the Abia NYSC Kidnapping and Multi-Million Ransom
As part of efforts to reduce the risk of exposing prospective corps members to the…
D-Prize Challenge 2026: The $20,000 Opportunity Open to Nigerian Students, Graduates, Entrepreneurs
For Nigerians searching for international funding opportunities before the end of 2026, one competition is…
Five things to know about Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 Danielle Adewusi
Danielle Adewusi’s emergence as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 adds a new chapter to a journey…
October 3 in History: Nigeria’s First Parliament Was Opened in 1960
On October 3, 1960, her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Her Majesty Queen…
AT A GLANCE: LEAGUE lists holders of Yoruba Land Islamic chieftaincy titles, warns against fake conferment
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has released a list of holders…
Exchange Rate Today, October 3, 2026: Naira Holds at ₦1,329/$ as Pound and Euro Stay Firm
The naira has opened the weekend about where it spent most of the past month.…
Boko Haram kills 15 farmers in Borno
No fewer than fifteen farmers have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists during an attack…
Chinelo Ejianwu opens up on sex-for-roles proposition, losing mum at 16 & rebuilding after heartbreak
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Chinelo ‘Nelly’ Ejianwu has opened up about some of the difficult…
Nigeria’s Dangut emerges as new WAEC registrar, CEO
Dr Amos Josiah Dangut has emerged as new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the…
From Henry to Raphinha: 15 stars who flourished after changing positions
Football has produced numerous examples of players who transformed their careers after coaches moved them…
Phyna knocks out Nkechi Blessing: The victory, reactions & how Sheggz lost ₦10m betting against her
What started as a heated celebrity rivalry eventually ended inside a boxing ring, with Phyna…
Inside Nigeria’s Independence Innovation Challenge as Top Innovators Battle for ₦5m+
Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day brought another kind of celebration to the country’s capital as Nigerian…
Nollywood Actress Chioma Akpotha Seeks prayers From Fans As She Mourns the Loss of Her Father
Award-winning Nigerian actress Chioma Akpotha has been plunged into deep mourning following the passing of…
Xenophobia: Three more Nigerians killed in South Africa — Is it time for FG to ditch diplomacy?
The role Nigeria played in ending apartheid in South Africa cannot be overemphasised. From financial…
Rita Edochie and Judy Austin’s courtroom Drama: How Obasi, May Edochie and her ex-lawyer reacted after the hearing
The long running clash between Judy Austin and Rita Edochie has now moved from social…
October 2 in Nigerian History: 20 Students Were Killed In Adamawa
On October 2, 2012, at least 20 students were gunned down in Mubi, Adamawa State.…
Why Nkechi Blessing’s fight with Phyna will go ahead despite Cjay’s death
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing is grieving the sudden death of actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor, but…
Nigeria at 66: From Sunny Okosun to Timi Dakolo, 10 nostalgic songs to revisit this Independence Day
As Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Day on October 1, 2026, it is another opportunity…