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20 corps members abducted in Imo regain freedom
Twenty corps members abducted in Imo State last week have regained their freedom after they were rescued by the security agencies. Recall that the corps members were abducted on Independence…
Trending scenes: Toyin Abraham kissed Reminisce, KWAM 1 dodged being sprayed with money, and 9ice put on a dramatic yam display
Social media has once again been handed 3 very different celebrity moments, each capable of…
Bolaji Ogunmola opens up on love, career and building her own path in Nollywood
For Bolaji Ogunmola, building a career in Nollywood has meant more than waiting for the…
Rachel Ojuromi: How a Lagos street model went from recreating Chanel looks to walking its Paris runway
For months, Rachel Ojuromi turned the streets of Lagos into her personal runway. Dressed in…
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…
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…
₦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…
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…
Today’s Dollar to Naira exchange rate, October 7, 2026
The naira depreciated against the dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, but appreciated at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). latest market survey showed that a…
October 7 in History: Nigeria Was Admitted Into United Nations As 99th Member
On October 7, 1960, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which attained independence on October 1, 1960, was admitted into the United Nations as its 99th member. The admission took place…
“He broke his word to me” — Ronaldo finally speaks on rift with Portugal coach
The Portuguese national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has opened up about what transpired that strained his relationship with coach Jorge Jesus. Recall that Ronaldo abruptly left the Portuguese team training…
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…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 6, 2026: Official Rate Hovers Near ₦1,329 as Black Market Sells at ₦1,390
The naira is starting the new trading week close to the ₦1,330 mark against the US dollar, still holding on to the gains it made through August and September. The…
October 6 in Nigerian History: Nnamdi Azikiwe Presented Official Mace to Eastern House of Chiefs
On October 6, 1960, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, President of the Senate and Governor-General-designate, on Thursday presented the official mace to the Eastern House of Chiefs at a special historic session…
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…
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 potentially harmful products in Nigeria, urging Nigerians, manufacturers and regulators to take the issue more…
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 drawn attention, but the reason behind the meeting goes beyond the usual celebrity visit to…
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 behind a debate that has refused to disappear. Temi Nkem lifted the crown after a…
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JAMB UTME Abroad: Full List of Foreign Centres and what the new Canada Plan means for Nigerians
Nigerians living outside the country who plan to pursue higher education back home can face…
19 aircraft mishaps in 11 years: How Nigerian military became synonymous with fatal air crashes
The Nigerian military aviation has been beset by tragedy and misfortune in the last decade,…
October 7 in History: Nigeria Was Admitted Into United Nations As 99th Member
On October 7, 1960, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which attained independence 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…
Bolaji Ogunmola opens up on love, career and building her own path in Nollywood
For Bolaji Ogunmola, building a career in Nollywood has meant more than waiting for the…
“He broke his word to me” — Ronaldo finally speaks on rift with Portugal coach
The Portuguese national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has opened up about what transpired that strained…
Rachel Ojuromi: How a Lagos street model went from recreating Chanel looks to walking its Paris runway
For months, Rachel Ojuromi turned the streets of Lagos into her personal runway. Dressed in…
Names of Ondo aircraft crash victims released as NAF confirms all dead
The names and identities of those who lost their lives in the fatal crash of…
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,…
October 6 in Nigerian History: Nnamdi Azikiwe Presented Official Mace to Eastern House of Chiefs
On October 6, 1960, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, President of the Senate and Governor-General-designate, on Thursday…
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…
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…
32 die as military aircraft crashes in Ondo
An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has crashed in Ondo State, killing…
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…