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AT A GLANCE: LEAGUE lists holders of Yoruba Land Islamic chieftaincy titles, warns against fake conferment
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has released a list of holders of its distinguished Islamic chieftaincy titles while warning against unauthorised use or conferment of the…
MKO Documentary Premiere in Lagos: Inside the October 1 Event attended by Tinubu, Akpabio, Sanwo Olu and Others
The story of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola returned to the centre of public attention in…
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…
Five things to know about Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 Danielle Adewusi
Danielle Adewusi’s emergence as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 adds a new chapter to a journey…
Chinelo Ejianwu opens up on sex-for-roles proposition, losing mum at 16 & rebuilding after heartbreak
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Chinelo ‘Nelly’ Ejianwu has opened up about some of the difficult…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 opening a door that looks familiar at first glance but becomes more interesting once the…
October 3 in History: Nigeria’s First Parliament Was Opened in 1960
On October 3, 1960, her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, formally opened the First Parliament of Independent Nigeria at the Independence Hall. The…
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 emerging victorious over actress Nkechi Blessing. The two entertainers faced each other on Thursday, October…
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…
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 her beloved father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka. The acclaimed film star took to social media to…
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…
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 her much-anticipated fight with reality star Phyna is still expected to go ahead on Thursday,…
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.…
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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…
Five things to know about Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 Danielle Adewusi
Danielle Adewusi’s emergence as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 adds a new chapter to a journey…
October 3 in History: Nigeria’s First Parliament Was Opened in 1960
On October 3, 1960, her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Her Majesty Queen…
AT A GLANCE: LEAGUE lists holders of Yoruba Land Islamic chieftaincy titles, warns against fake conferment
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has released a list of holders…
Exchange Rate Today, October 3, 2026: Naira Holds at ₦1,329/$ as Pound and Euro Stay Firm
The naira has opened the weekend about where it spent most of the past month.…
Boko Haram kills 15 farmers in Borno
No fewer than fifteen farmers have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists during an attack…
Chinelo Ejianwu opens up on sex-for-roles proposition, losing mum at 16 & rebuilding after heartbreak
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Chinelo ‘Nelly’ Ejianwu has opened up about some of the difficult…
Nigeria’s Dangut emerges as new WAEC registrar, CEO
Dr Amos Josiah Dangut has emerged as new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the…
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…
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…
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…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 1, 2026: Official and Black-Market Exchange Rates
Naira edges closer to ₦1,320 on the official window as reserves hold near 18-year highs.…
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Stabbed in Cockpit: What We Know
A routine overnight service from Dubai to Tel Aviv became one of the most frightening…
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,…