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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…
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…
Miss 9ja 2027 Application Guide and Entry Requirements for the ₦10 Million Prize
Young Nigerian women looking for a national platform that combines pageantry, public participation, visibility and…
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…
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…
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…
Messi’s Final Argentina Game: Scores as Emotional 21-Year International Career Ends
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year career with Argentina on Tuesday night the way a script writer might have drawn it…
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…
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,…
₦20m Research Funding opportunity opens for Nigerian University and Polytechnic Students — Full details
As many students approach the final stage of their academic journey, the research project can become one of the most demanding parts of school, especially when the work requires data…
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…
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 opposite Mega Primary School on Hospital Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital. A video…
FULL LIST: 2026 Nobel Prize winners announced as South African Judge bags Peace award
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced the winners for the 2026 edition of the prestigious awards. The announcement of the winners of the prizes, spanning fields like literature, chemistry, physics,…
October 9 in History: Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola Receives Divine Calling on Ilesa-Igbara-Oke Road
On October 9, 1967, Nigerian evangelist and pioneer of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, received his divine calling to ministry while operating a steamroller along the…
Popular Nigerian Celebrities with babies on the way: The 2026 Pregnancy Announcements to Know
Pregnancy announcements have continued to bring a different kind of excitement into Nigeria’s entertainment space in 2026, with several familiar faces sharing deeply personal moments with fans after keeping their…
7 things Tonto Dikeh wants people to understand about addiction & those trapped in it
Nollywood actress turned evangelist, Tonto Dikeh has used a deeply personal message to speak about addiction, pain and the people struggling behind what others often see as destructive behaviour. In…
What led to Emeka Rollas apology to Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko, Rita Daniels
Emeka Rollas has apologised to actress Regina Daniels, her mother, Rita Daniels, Senator Ned Nwoko and several colleagues over comments he made publicly during the highly publicised marital crisis between…
FG Announces Discount On Petrol Amid Soaring Fuel Prices
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigerians will get a discount whenever they buy petrol at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The discount, which is part of the…
Inside Femi Adebayo’s new Euphoria 360 Hub: The billion Naira Facility’s detailed interior tour
A new chapter in Femi Adebayo’s journey as an actor, filmmaker and producer has taken shape in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, where a newly commissioned creative facility is already attracting attention…
Peller & Jarvis announce pregnancy after months of rumours, share first photos of baby bump
Nigerian content creators and newlyweds Peller and Jarvis have announced that they are expecting their first child, bringing an end to months of pregnancy speculation surrounding the couple. The couple…
DON'T MISS THE BUZZ
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…
Miss 9ja 2027 Application Guide and Entry Requirements for the ₦10 Million Prize
Young Nigerian women looking for a national platform that combines pageantry, public participation, visibility and…
JUST IN: Tinubu’s petrol discount is a loan to Nigerians, says ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu administration’s proposed petrol price intervention…
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…
FULL LIST: 2026 Nobel Prize winners announced as South African Judge bags Peace award
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced the winners for the 2026 edition of the prestigious…
7 things Tonto Dikeh wants people to understand about addiction & those trapped in it
Nollywood actress turned evangelist, Tonto Dikeh has used a deeply personal message to speak about…
What led to Emeka Rollas apology to Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko, Rita Daniels
Emeka Rollas has apologised to actress Regina Daniels, her mother, Rita Daniels, Senator Ned Nwoko…
FG Announces Discount On Petrol Amid Soaring Fuel Prices
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigerians will get a discount whenever they buy petrol…
Inside Femi Adebayo’s new Euphoria 360 Hub: The billion Naira Facility’s detailed interior tour
A new chapter in Femi Adebayo’s journey as an actor, filmmaker and producer has taken…
10 things to know about new WAEC registrar, Amos Dangut
Dr Amos Josiah Dangut has risen through several positions within the West African Examinations Council…
Peller & Jarvis announce pregnancy after months of rumours, share first photos of baby bump
Nigerian content creators and newlyweds Peller and Jarvis have announced that they are expecting their…
Temi Nkem: From London-born content creator to BBNaija Season 11 winner, her life, journey & rise to fame
On October 4, 2026, Temi Nkem went from being one of 24 strangers competing for…
DHS OPT Program Fee Proposal: US Plans $70,000 Charge Per International Student for Work Authorisation
International students in the United States woke up this week to a number that few…
FULL LIST: Man City’s 10 most expensive signings
Manchester City have twice broken their transfer record in 2026, with Enzo Fernandez and Elliot…
Godwin Emefiele Trial: Finance Ministry Says It Knew Nothing About CBN’s N124.86bn Withdrawal
The trial of Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, produced fresh…
Messi’s Final Argentina Game: Scores as Emotional 21-Year International Career Ends
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year career with Argentina on Tuesday night the way a script…
Enugu Gov. Appoints 680 Persons In 54 Development Centres
Few weeks to the January 2027 general elections, the governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter…
Yobe: 9-year-old boy kills stepmothers, sisters after father beat him for stealing chicken
In Yobe State, a nine-year-old boy has burned four family members to death after his…
October 8 in History: Nigeria’s First National Team Beat Sierra Leone 2-0 in Freetown
On October 8, 1949, the newly-formed Nigerian national football team secured a decisive 2-0 victory…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 8, 2026: Naira Steady at ₦1,331 Officially as Black Market Holds Near ₦1,360
The naira began Thursday, October 8, 2026, in much the same place it has spent…
20 corps members abducted in Imo regain freedom
Twenty corps members abducted in Imo State last week have regained their freedom after they…