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Rainbow coalition: Wike and APC’s governors battle for supremacy — what does it mean for Tinubu’s re-election
The year 2027 is the most pregnant and baleful one for Nigeria. The disconcerting second-term bid of President Tinubu amid a socio-economic reality that has left Nigerians forlorn and despondent,…
Nollywood mourns Olu Jacobs: From Funke Akindele to Mercy Johnson to Emeka Ike, the Tributes keep pouring In
The news of Olu Jacobs' death has left Nollywood looking back at a career that…
Olu Jacobs: The British TV Career, Hubert Ogunde connection and hidden chapters of a Nollywood Legend
For more than 50 years, the name Olu Jacobs carried a particular weight in Nigerian…
TRIBUTE: Olu Jacobs, the Egba-born actor and “godfather of Nollywood” who dazzled the British; entertained Nigerians
Nigerian veteran and widely respected actor, Olu Jacobs, has died. The prominent actor died on…
The Olu Jacobs we knew: His roles, his voice and why Nollywood could never forget him
There was something about Olu Jacobs that made it difficult to ignore him on screen.…
SEDC: Two Years After, South Easterners Lament Poor Performance
On July 24, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established the South East…
ANALYSIS: 3 Years After, Atiku, Obi, FG Bicker Over Fuel Subsidy Removal
Recently, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has said that he…
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…
Antonio Conte to Manchester United? Ex-Napoli Boss Tipped to Replace Struggling Michael Carrick
Manchester United's nightmare start to the season has a new subplot, and it comes with an unmistakably Italian accent. According…
JJ Gabriel Asks to Leave: What’s Next for Manchester United’s 15-Year-Old Wonderkid?
Manchester United's academy has produced its fair share of golden-generation storylines over the decades, but few have taken a turn…
What the Final Score Leaves Out
A football match contains far more information than the scoreline. Attention usually follows the ball, while runs, defensive movement and…
“This Is No Longer Football”: Ronaldo Demands Lifetime Bans After Fans Chant Diogo Jota’s Name at Ruben Neves
Cristiano Ronaldo has never been shy about calling things out when he sees them, and this weekend he did exactly…
Samsung Galaxy A08 Launches Quietly With a 6,000mAh Battery, 50MP Camera and Six Years of Updates
Samsung has a habit of dropping its cheapest phones without much fanfare, and the Galaxy A08 is the latest example. There was no launch event, no press release with a…
Apple iOS 27 Is Officially Here: 10 New iPhone Features Worth Trying First
Apple has pulled the trigger on iOS 27, and it is already sitting in the Software Update tab of hundreds of millions of iPhones around the world. The rollout began…
C.L.I.C.K.D: Up to ₦1Million in Credit for Laptops and Phones: How Nigerians Can Apply
For Nigerians who have been looking for a way to get a laptop, smartphone or another digital device without having to raise the entire cost at once, a new Federal…
Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Store Settlement: Here’s Who Actually Gets Paid
Millions of PlayStation owners in the United States are about to find out whether years-old game purchases are worth a little something extra. Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to pay…
49 people confirmed dead in Ondo poisonous drink tragedy
In Ondo State, forty-nine people have now been confirmed dead amid a growing health crisis caused by the consumption of a poisonous local drink. Within Nigeria had earlier reported that…
September 17 in Nigerian History: 10 Generals Died in NAF Dornier 228 Crash in Benue
On September 17, 2006, a Nigerian Air Force Dornier 228 transport aircraft crashed and killed 15 out of 18 people on board at Oko village in Vandeikya Local Government Area…
JAMB Moves 2027 UTME Arrival Time to 7:30 AM — Full Breakdown of the New Exam Schedule
Candidates preparing for next year's university entrance exam now have one less thing to lose sleep over, literally. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a change to…
From ₦1,350 at the Refinery to ₦1,400 at Filling Stations: 8 Major Reasons Fuel Costs Are Rising Again in September 2026
The price displayed at Nigerian filling stations has started moving again, and this time the increase is coming at a point when motorists had barely adjusted to the last round…
Olu Jacobs dies at 84: The emotional tributes from Funke Akindele, RMD, Ini Edo, Muyiwa Ademola, Tim Godfrey, others
There are some actors whose presence on screen becomes part of the memories of an entire generation. For many Nigerians, Olu Jacobs was one of them. His voice, his commanding…
September 16 in Nigerian History: Gunmen Killed 50 in Kaduna Villages
On September 16, 2014, at least 50 people were killed when gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia stormed several villages in Kaduna State. Eyewitnesses who fled to neighbouring towns said…
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84
Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his family on Wednesday…
Peter Obi’s wife & the ₦250m handbag: How a luxury bag reopened questions about his frugal image
A handbag carried by Margaret Obi has suddenly become the centre of a much bigger conversation than fashion. The wife of former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter…
Ini Dima-Okojie’s painful ‘mum wrist’ struggle: What to know about Tenosynovitis
Motherhood has brought a new chapter for actress Ini Dima-Okojie, but alongside the joy of caring for her first child has come a painful condition she did not expect. The…
Why Hubert Ogunde’s history is key to understanding the Lere Paimo, Pete Edochie’s recent Nollywood seniority claims
The question of seniority in Nigerian acting has returned to public attention after veteran actor Pete Edochie spoke about the beginning of his acting career and where he stands among…
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Lebara Nigeria Goes Live Nationwide: SIM Prices, Data Plans, Voice Rates and the New 0724 Number Code
Nigeria's telecom market has a new name to reckon with. Lebara, the London-headquartered mobile operator,…
Three East African countries where snow can be found
Africa is generally associated with warm climates and tropical landscapes, but parts of East Africa…
Trump’s $5,000 pledge: Seven things to know
US President Donald Trump has pledged to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans maintain…
Nollywood mourns Olu Jacobs: From Funke Akindele to Mercy Johnson to Emeka Ike, the Tributes keep pouring In
The news of Olu Jacobs' death has left Nollywood looking back at a career that…
September 17 in Nigerian History: 10 Generals Died in NAF Dornier 228 Crash in Benue
On September 17, 2006, a Nigerian Air Force Dornier 228 transport aircraft crashed and killed…
Olu Jacobs: The British TV Career, Hubert Ogunde connection and hidden chapters of a Nollywood Legend
For more than 50 years, the name Olu Jacobs carried a particular weight in Nigerian…
TRIBUTE: Olu Jacobs, the Egba-born actor and “godfather of Nollywood” who dazzled the British; entertained Nigerians
Nigerian veteran and widely respected actor, Olu Jacobs, has died. The prominent actor died on…
The Olu Jacobs we knew: His roles, his voice and why Nollywood could never forget him
There was something about Olu Jacobs that made it difficult to ignore him on screen.…
Apple iOS 27 Is Officially Here: 10 New iPhone Features Worth Trying First
Apple has pulled the trigger on iOS 27, and it is already sitting in the…
Emmy Awards 2026 Winners: Full List of Winners From Every Category
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards handed out its final verdicts on Monday, September 14, at…
Dangote climbs to no.36 among the World’s Richest: How the Refinery IPO sent his net worth surging in one day
For years, Aliko Dangote has occupied a familiar position at the top of Africa's wealth…
From ₦1,350 at the Refinery to ₦1,400 at Filling Stations: 8 Major Reasons Fuel Costs Are Rising Again in September 2026
The price displayed at Nigerian filling stations has started moving again, and this time the…
Olu Jacobs dies at 84: The emotional tributes from Funke Akindele, RMD, Ini Edo, Muyiwa Ademola, Tim Godfrey, others
There are some actors whose presence on screen becomes part of the memories of an…
September 16 in Nigerian History: Gunmen Killed 50 in Kaduna Villages
On September 16, 2014, at least 50 people were killed when gunmen suspected to be…
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84
Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has…
Peter Obi’s wife & the ₦250m handbag: How a luxury bag reopened questions about his frugal image
A handbag carried by Margaret Obi has suddenly become the centre of a much bigger…
Ini Dima-Okojie’s painful ‘mum wrist’ struggle: What to know about Tenosynovitis
Motherhood has brought a new chapter for actress Ini Dima-Okojie, but alongside the joy of…
Why Hubert Ogunde’s history is key to understanding the Lere Paimo, Pete Edochie’s recent Nollywood seniority claims
The question of seniority in Nigerian acting has returned to public attention after veteran actor…
C.L.I.C.K.D: Up to ₦1Million in Credit for Laptops and Phones: How Nigerians Can Apply
For Nigerians who have been looking for a way to get a laptop, smartphone or…
Academic activities disruption, industrial action, unity schools shut – Here is what to know about King’s College concession saga
For years, King's College in Lagos has remained a premier government-owned secondary school in Nigeria.…
Why I don’t need a male child – Dangote
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said he is not troubled by the…
28 Things You Didn’t Know About late PDP Natl Chair, Bamanga Tukur
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, is dead. He…
What the Final Score Leaves Out
A football match contains far more information than the scoreline. Attention usually follows the ball,…
INTERVIEW: We Have What It Takes To Take Over Enugu State In 2027– ADC Guber Candidate
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC released the list of gubernatorial candidates for the…