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NGR 931: President Tinubu Declares Three Days of National Mourning for NAF Crash Victims
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide in honor of the military personnel who lost their…
Irewole Olaniyan’s ‘husband snatcher’ controversy: The accusations, actress’ response & all that we know
Nollywood actress Irewole Olaniyan has found herself at the centre of a social media controversy…
Why Burna Boy’s recent meeting with the Inspector General of Police is getting attention
The sight of Burna Boy sitting down with Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police has naturally…
Temi Nkem vs Aikou: 8 Moments behind the debate over who should have won BBNaija Season 11
The final night of BBNaija Season 11 gave viewers a winner, but it also left…
VeryDarkMan announces his demise, stages funeral for the second time
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has sparked reactions online after…
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…
Insta360 Global Awards 2026: What Nigerian Creators should know about the $150,000+ Prize Pool
For Nigerian photographers and videographers with the right equipment, the next few weeks could present an opportunity to put their work before a global creative audience while competing for cash,…
FG, World Bank launch Skills opportunity for 80,000 Nigerians — Training, ₦30,000 stipend and other benefits
For thousands of young Nigerians looking for a practical route into work, business or a new skill, an opportunity backed by the Federal Government and the World Bank is attracting…
SPAW Talent Quest 2.0: Full guide to the Gospel Talent Competition, Cash prizes and deadline
For many emerging gospel singers, getting people to hear their voice is only the first challenge. Finding a platform that can turn that voice into a serious opportunity is another…
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…
13 Things To Know About Ondo NAF Aircraft Crash That Killed 32
Tragedy struck Igbokoda, a coastal town in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, after a military aircraft crashed, killing all 32 people on board. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that the…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 5, 2026: Official Rate Holds Near ₦1,330, Black Market at ₦1,390
The dollar to naira rate today, Monday, October 5, 2026, is roughly ₦1,330 at the official window and between ₦1,365 and ₦1,390 on the parallel market. The naira has barely…
Madonna University Nursing Students: One Expelled and 14 Suspended Over Viral Hospital Video
A short dance video recorded in a hospital corridor has cost one final-year student her place at Madonna University and left 14 of her coursemates suspended. The case has split…
October 5 in Nigerian History: Chief Justice Sir Algernon Brown Died in Kaduna
On October 5, 1960, Sir Algernon Brown, Chief Justice of the Northern Region, was found dead in his official residence, Kaduna. The body was discovered in his bedroom at about…
Temi Nkem wins BBNaija Season 11, takes home ₦160 Million Prize
Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, taking home the grand prize after more than 70 days of competition in the reality TV show.…
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 another story takes their place, then there are conversations that leave readers wondering about the…
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…
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 official window and between ₦1,365 and ₦1,390 on the parallel market. The naira has barely…
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 if the ransom of a staggering 1 billion naira demanded for their release is not…
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Overseas scholarships Nigerians in Nigeria should watch from October 5, 2026
For Nigerian graduates, students and young professionals hoping to continue their education outside the country,…
13 Things To Know About Ondo NAF Aircraft Crash That Killed 32
Tragedy struck Igbokoda, a coastal town in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, after…
BT Buys TalkTalk Out of Administration: What the £400m Rescue Means for 2.5 Million Customers
BT has bought TalkTalk. On the morning of Monday 5 October 2026, the telecoms giant…
Eviction notice, bodily harm, kill order, “AK-47 fire” — Inside APC’s violence, death threats to voters ahead of 2027 election
Electoral and political violence have been a feature of Nigeria for as long as anyone…
Irewole Olaniyan’s ‘husband snatcher’ controversy: The accusations, actress’ response & all that we know
Nollywood actress Irewole Olaniyan has found herself at the centre of a social media controversy…
Ruth Kadiri: Fake products, unsafe medicine, NAFDAC & 3 other takeaways from her callout
Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has raised concerns over the growing circulation of fake, contaminated and…
FG, World Bank launch Skills opportunity for 80,000 Nigerians — Training, ₦30,000 stipend and other benefits
For thousands of young Nigerians looking for a practical route into work, business or a…
SPAW Talent Quest 2.0: Full guide to the Gospel Talent Competition, Cash prizes and deadline
For many emerging gospel singers, getting people to hear their voice is only the first…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 5, 2026: Official Rate Holds Near ₦1,330, Black Market at ₦1,390
The dollar to naira rate today, Monday, October 5, 2026, is roughly ₦1,330 at the…
Madonna University Nursing Students: One Expelled and 14 Suspended Over Viral Hospital Video
A short dance video recorded in a hospital corridor has cost one final-year student her…
October 5 in Nigerian History: Chief Justice Sir Algernon Brown Died in Kaduna
On October 5, 1960, Sir Algernon Brown, Chief Justice of the Northern Region, was found…
Temi Nkem wins BBNaija Season 11, takes home ₦160 Million Prize
Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, taking home…
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…
Iran Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low Despite $2bn Dollar Sale
The Iran currency crisis deepened on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when the rial slid to…
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…
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…
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…