DON'T MISS THE BUZZ
NYSC, perennial abductions, and the need for a reset
To reduce the risk of exposing prospective corps members to the rigours of long-distance road trips and the country's deepening security crisis, the federal government approved a new National Youth…
How Nigerian Creatives can access Entertainment Industry Markets and meet Investors in 2026
Nigeria’s entertainment industry has created opportunities for musicians, filmmakers, actors, fashion designers, content creators and…
2027 Grammy submissions: Asake and Seun Kuti’s category targets, foreign entries and the rules before nominations
The road to the 2027 Grammy Awards has reached a stage where the names attached…
Regina Daniels’ 25th birthday revelation: From strange pain to wheelchair, a new home & healing journey
For Regina Daniels, turning 25 was more than a birthday celebration. On Friday, October 10,…
Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts: Meet the Five Filmmakers Competing for the $20,000
Nigeria’s documentary filmmaking scene has brought 5 filmmakers into the final stage of a competition…
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…
Portuguese Federation Suspends Cristiano Ronaldo: Why the FPF Opened a Disciplinary Investigation
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and opened disciplinary proceedings against him. It follows his sudden exit…
Liverpool vs Man City: Kick-Off Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Team News and Predicted Lineups
Liverpool vs Man City is the Premier League’s biggest game of the weekend. Anfield hosts it this Sunday, 11 October…
Premier League Fixtures This Weekend: Matchweek 6 Schedule, Kick-Off Times, TV Channels and What to Expect
The Premier League is back after a three-week gap for international fixtures, and the Premier League fixtures this weekend make…
FULL LIST: Man City’s 10 most expensive signings
Manchester City have twice broken their transfer record in 2026, with Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson now occupying the top…
How pensioners can register for PTAD’s health insurance scheme
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has opened registration for its health benefit programme for eligible Federal Defined Benefits Scheme pensioners. The programme allows qualifying pensioners to enrol for healthcare services…
HEALTH ALERT: Study links ultra-processed foods to higher disease, death risks
Greater consumption of ultra-processed foods has been associated with increased risks of several health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and death from any cause, according to a new…
How Nigerian Business owners can apply for 2026 ProMoat Drawbridge ₦1.5m Grant
For Nigerian business owners looking for funding before the end of 2026, one opportunity currently open could put up to ₦1 million directly into a qualifying business, without requiring the…
Lagos Life Game: How to Play Nigeria’s Viral Life Simulator and Build Your Virtual Life
Lagos Life, a free browser game that drops players into a Sims-style version of Nigeria's biggest city, passed two million players within a week of going live on October 1,…
October 11 in Nigerian History: Chief S.L Akintola Declared Winner of Western Region Election
On Monday, October 11, 1965, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola was declared winner of the Western Region parliamentary election. It was learned that the Electoral Commission announced that Akintola's Nigerian National…
2027 election: Names, parties of governorship candidates in every state
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of gubernatorial candidates for the 2027 general elections. The electoral umpire published the list on its website on Saturday,…
New Community Development Programmes with financial benefits in Lagos
Lagos residents searching for financial assistance, business funding or support from their local councils have several government initiatives worth examining, with recent empowerment announcements bringing attention to opportunities available at…
2027 Grammy submissions: Asake, Tems & Seun Kuti in the race for nominations
The race for the 2027 Grammy Awards is beginning to take shape, with Nigerian music once again looking to make its mark on one of the world’s biggest music stages.…
Pete Edochie’s favourite African Novel and 3 other Literary Classics that deserve a place in the ongoing debate
African literature has produced books that cross borders, preserve history and introduce readers to societies whose experiences deserve to be understood in their own words. Yet, among the many celebrated…
October 10 in Nigerian History: Obasanjo Lands in Washington for Historic White House Visit
On October 10, 1977, Nigerian Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo, flew into Washington, D.C., landing at the Andrews Air Force Base at 5 p.m. American time for a landmark…
Young Lagos Entrepreneurs have until November 30 to apply for up to €30,000 in Business Support – Requirements explained
Young entrepreneurs building businesses around practical solutions in Lagos have another opportunity to take their ideas further, with applications now open for a programme that combines business training, incubation, mentorship,…
NUPRC opens 40 Oil Blocks for bidding: Who qualifies and How the process will work
Nigeria has opened another major chapter in its search for fresh investment in the petroleum sector, with the Federal Government putting 40 oil and gas blocks up for competitive bidding…
Lord of Ajasa, Sunkanmi Omobolanle: Nigerian stars who became foreign citizens in 2026
For some Nigerian entertainers, moving abroad has become part of a new chapter in their lives. But in 2026, a few stars took that journey a step further by officially…
October 2026: Nigerian Billionaires’ latest Investments — What they bought, built and expanded
Nigeria’s richest business owners have spent the past few weeks making moves that reach far beyond the usual headlines about wealth rankings and rising fortunes. Between September 1 and October…
DON'T MISS THE BUZZ
NYSC, perennial abductions, and the need for a reset
To reduce the risk of exposing prospective corps members to the rigours of long-distance road…
October 11 in Nigerian History: Chief S.L Akintola Declared Winner of Western Region Election
On Monday, October 11, 1965, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola was declared winner of the Western…
2027 election: Names, parties of governorship candidates in every state
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of gubernatorial candidates for…
Liverpool vs Man City: Kick-Off Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Team News and Predicted Lineups
Liverpool vs Man City is the Premier League’s biggest game of the weekend. Anfield hosts…
Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo excluded as INEC releases final governorship list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of gubernatorial candidates for…
Regina Daniels’ 25th birthday revelation: From strange pain to wheelchair, a new home & healing journey
For Regina Daniels, turning 25 was more than a birthday celebration. On Friday, October 10,…
Electoral Act ruling: Duke, Chinda, Omo-Agege, others face nomination questions
The Supreme Court’s restoration of four provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 has renewed questions…
New Community Development Programmes with financial benefits in Lagos
Lagos residents searching for financial assistance, business funding or support from their local councils have…
Pete Edochie’s favourite African Novel and 3 other Literary Classics that deserve a place in the ongoing debate
African literature has produced books that cross borders, preserve history and introduce readers to societies…
October 10 in Nigerian History: Obasanjo Lands in Washington for Historic White House Visit
On October 10, 1977, Nigerian Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo, flew into Washington, D.C.,…
Dollar to Naira Today (October 10, 2026): NFEM Rate at ₦1,332, Black Market Between ₦1,361 and ₦1,385
The dollar to naira rate closed the week with little change in the official market…
Premier League Fixtures This Weekend: Matchweek 6 Schedule, Kick-Off Times, TV Channels and What to Expect
The Premier League is back after a three-week gap for international fixtures, and the Premier…
Young Lagos Entrepreneurs have until November 30 to apply for up to €30,000 in Business Support – Requirements explained
Young entrepreneurs building businesses around practical solutions in Lagos have another opportunity to take their…
NNPC Petrol Price Discount for 30 Days: Who Qualifies and Is Fuel Subsidy Back?
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day petrol price discount at filling stations run by…
Moove Nigeria Operations Shutdown: Why the Lagos-Born Mobility Giant Is Leaving a Month After Uber, and What Happens to Drivers’ Cars
Six years after it put its first 76 cars on Lagos roads, Moove is leaving…
Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan’s Execution to Be Livestreamed: What We Know About the Dec. 3 Firing Squad Plan
The United States military is preparing to carry out its first execution in more than…
HEALTH ALERT: Study links ultra-processed foods to higher disease, death risks
Greater consumption of ultra-processed foods has been associated with increased risks of several health conditions,…
Fuel subsidy: Deconstructing Donald Duke’s N300 petrol price pitch — A practical solution or a mere populist rhetoric
The removal of the subsidy on premium motor spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, is…
NUPRC opens 40 Oil Blocks for bidding: Who qualifies and How the process will work
Nigeria has opened another major chapter in its search for fresh investment in the petroleum…
Lord of Ajasa, Sunkanmi Omobolanle: Nigerian stars who became foreign citizens in 2026
For some Nigerian entertainers, moving abroad has become part of a new chapter in their…
October 2026: Nigerian Billionaires’ latest Investments — What they bought, built and expanded
Nigeria’s richest business owners have spent the past few weeks making moves that reach far…
JUST IN: Truck crushes vehicle inspection officer to death in Ondo
A yet-to-be-identified vehicle inspection officer (VIO) has reportedly been crushed to death by a truck…
Top 10 richest women in the world in 2026
The world’s wealthiest women have built fortunes through retail, beauty, shipping, finance, mining, technology and…
Zlatan & Davita: From low-key love to wedding bells, inside their journey to October 24
For years, Zlatan Ibile and Davita Lamai-Omoniyi have built their relationship largely away from the…