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JUST IN: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
State Governments Use High Billboard Charges To Scare Opposition Parties
Few months to the 2027 general elections, ruling parties in various states…
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…
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…
Michael Carrick’s Man Utd Future: Romano Reveals Whether United Have Contacted a Replacement
Michael Carrick is under real pressure at Old Trafford. Manchester United have taken only five points from their first five…
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.…
Mortgage Rates Today, September 27, 2026: 30-Year Fixed Rates Push Past 7% as Buyers Weigh FHA and VA Alternatives
Mortgage rates closed out the week higher, and anyone shopping for a home loan heading into the last weekend of September is looking at the priciest borrowing environment in more…
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 innovators took centre stage at the Nigeria Independence Innovation Challenge 2026. While October 1 carried…
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. The gunmen reportedly stormed off-campus lodges around the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, calling out victims by…
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 to reflect on the country's history, struggles, achievements and hopes for the future. Over the…
Olu Jacobs’ Tribute Night: What Sola Sobowale, RMD, Kate Henshaw, Others recalled
The room carried the weight of a man whose name had become bigger than the roles he played, yet the most touching memories of Olu Jacobs on Wednesday, September 30,…
InnovateX 2026 comes with a ₦20 Million Prize Pool – Here’s what interested Applicants need to know
For young Nigerians with an idea that could solve a real problem, InnovateX 2026 is opening a route that goes beyond simply submitting an application and waiting for a response.…
Nigeria was like a cancer patient in 2023, says Tinubu in Independence Day speech [FULL TEXT]
President Bola Tinubu has likened the condition he met Nigeria in May 2023, when he resumed office, to a cancer patient who needed urgent medical attention. He said his government…
October 1 in History: Nigeria Gained Independence, Became a Republic
On October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation after over 60 years of British colonial rule. At midnight, the Union Jack was lowered at the Race Course, now Tafawa…
Nigeria at 66: The Major Entertainment Events set to light up October 1
Nigeria will mark its 66th Independence Day on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with the official national programme kept relatively low key, but the entertainment calendar around the celebration tells a…
Nollywood Actor Cjay Nwoks is dead
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of actor Cjay Nwoks, also identified as Chijioke Nwokafor. The actor’s reported death emerged on Wednesday, September 30, 2026,…
29 Nigerian universities make 2027 global university rankings — See their position and how they earn it
The Times Higher Education World University Ranking for 2027 has been released, with twenty-nine Nigerian universities making the list. Covenant University, the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos…
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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…
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…
Olu Jacobs’ Tribute Night: What Sola Sobowale, RMD, Kate Henshaw, Others recalled
The room carried the weight of a man whose name had become bigger than the…
Nigeria @ 66: The Journey From ‘One Day It Will Be Better’ to Life in 2026
There is a particular sentence that has travelled through generations of Nigerian families with remarkable…
Cost of living crisis: Nigerian Workers fix date for nationwide strike — Here is what to know about their demands, grievances
The fragile Nigerian economy may come under further strain amid an imminent move by workers…
October 1 in History: Nigeria Gained Independence, Became a Republic
On October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation after over 60 years of British…
Nigeria at 66: The Major Entertainment Events set to light up October 1
Nigeria will mark its 66th Independence Day on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with the official…
Heavy Rainfall Wreaks Havoc In Port Harcourt: Homes Submerged, Schools Shut, Families Displaced
It is the season of floods in Nigeria. No fewer than 33 states, including Kwara,…
Nollywood Actor Cjay Nwoks is dead
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of actor Cjay Nwoks,…
29 Nigerian universities make 2027 global university rankings — See their position and how they earn it
The Times Higher Education World University Ranking for 2027 has been released, with twenty-nine Nigerian…
One Plate, One Race and Cash Prizes: Inside the Afoke Amala Eating Contest 2026 on Nigeria’s Independence Day
October 1 will bring another kind of competition to YABATECH, Lagos, as the usual Independence…
Global Food Initiative: Rice and Cooking Oil Scam Shook Osogbo — What Nigerians Were Promised Before the Company Disappeared
For several residents of Osogbo, Osun State, the attraction appeared simple enough, food at prices…
Dollar to Naira Today, September 30, 2026: Official Rate Near ₦1,330, Black Market at ₦1,382
The naira enters the last day of September in a calm mood. Central Bank of…
Graeme Dott Jailed for Seven Years: Former World Snooker Champion Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse
Graeme Dott, the Scottish snooker player who won the World Championship in 2006, has been…
September 30 in Nigerian History: Princess Alexandra Joined Balewa at Lagos Racecourse for Historic 1960 Tattoo
On September 30, 1960, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Her Majesty Queen…
Olojo Festival 2026: Ooni’s 7-day seclusion and the surprising mix of Culture, Sports, Fashion, Talent across Ile-Ife
For several days, Ile Ife became the centre of a celebration where ancient tradition met…
Premier League confirms Man City guilty of 114 charges, releases full details of financial breaches including fake £900 million revenue, ‘sham’ contracts
The Premier League has confirmed the guilty verdict handed to Manchester City by the Independent Commission…
Joke Silva at 65: 5 things about the veteran actress you may have forgotten
For more than four decades, Joke Silva has remained one of the most recognisable faces…
Prayer or practical action? Breaking down Joshua Selman & Apostle Arome Osayi’s contrasting messages
Two separate sermon clips from Apostles Joshua Selman and Arome Osayi have sparked a fresh…