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HARDSHIP: Nigerian families cut back as rising food prices squeeze incomes
For many Nigerian households, shopping for food has become less about choosing preferred meals and more about determining what can be afforded without disrupting other essential expenses. Across markets and…
Why does booking Nigerian Artistes now Cost ₦200m, ₦120m or ₦80m? AY Makun explains what changed
For years, getting a popular musician onto a major comedy stage could be as much…
Nkechi Blessing, Phyna trade words: How the drama started, their connection & what happened next
A social media exchange between actress Nkechi Blessing and reality TV star Phyna has drawn…
Kizz Daniel returns with ‘Owo Oluwa’: What his first 2026 single says about ‘Radio Gidi’
Nigerian singer and songwriter Daniel Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, professionally known as Kizz Daniel, has finally put…
Spyro: Childhood trauma, feeling ‘useless’, finding love & the spiritual journey behind his music
For many people, Spyro’s story begins with the songs that made him a household name.…
SEDC: Two Years After, South Easterners Lament Poor Performance
On July 24, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established the South East…
ANALYSIS: 3 Years After, Atiku, Obi, FG Bicker Over Fuel Subsidy Removal
Recently, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has said that he…
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 Scotland to Uganda, brothers Olly and Seb Fisher chase international football dream
Scottish teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are pursuing international football opportunities with Uganda after being invited to train with…
Éric Chelle Names 24-Man Super Eagles Squad for AFCON Qualifiers, Includes Osimhen, Lookman and Ndidi
Nigeria's road back to the Africa Cup of Nations begins in earnest this week, and head coach Éric Chelle has…
Antonio Conte to Manchester United? Ex-Napoli Boss Tipped to Replace Struggling Michael Carrick
Manchester United's nightmare start to the season has a new subplot, and it comes with an unmistakably Italian accent. According…
JJ Gabriel Asks to Leave: What’s Next for Manchester United’s 15-Year-Old Wonderkid?
Manchester United's academy has produced its fair share of golden-generation storylines over the decades, but few have taken a turn…
TRAVEL: 10 countries where citizens prefer public transportation
Public transportation remains a major part of daily life in many countries, providing millions of people with alternatives to private cars for commuting, business, education and other activities. Buses, trains,…
BOI GLOW ₦50m Loan: Who qualifies, what does the 7% Interest rate mean and how can you apply?
For many women building businesses in Nigeria, access to a large business loan can sound attractive until the figures, repayment terms and requirements begin to tell the fuller story. The…
Samsung Galaxy A08 Launches Quietly With a 6,000mAh Battery, 50MP Camera and Six Years of Updates
Samsung has a habit of dropping its cheapest phones without much fanfare, and the Galaxy A08 is the latest example. There was no launch event, no press release with a…
Apple iOS 27 Is Officially Here: 10 New iPhone Features Worth Trying First
Apple has pulled the trigger on iOS 27, and it is already sitting in the Software Update tab of hundreds of millions of iPhones around the world. The rollout began…
Recycled SIMs Warning: The Risks Your Old Nigerian Phone Numbers Pose to Your Bank Accounts in 2026
For many Nigerians, changing a phone number can feel like a simple decision. A new line may come with a new network, better service, a fresh start after losing a…
September 19 in Nigerian History: Iyalode Esther Bisoye Tejuoso Was Murdered in Abeokuta
On September 19, 1996, Chief (Mrs.) Esther Bisoye Tejuoso, the Iyalode of Egbaland and arguably Nigeria's first female industrialist was brutally murdered in Abeokuta. It was gathered that Chief Tejuoso,…
Dollar to Naira Today, September 18, 2026: Official Rate Holds Near ₦1,331 as Black Market Trades Above ₦1,390
Lagos traders opened Thursday's session with the naira sitting comfortably in the range it has occupied for most of September, firm by recent standards, but still carrying a wide enough…
17 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Olu Jacobs, Nollywood’s ‘Lion of Lufodo’
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, a Nigerian actor and film executive, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday morning, announced the sad…
September 18 in Nigeria History: Bandits Kill 5 Farmers in Katsina in 2020, Senator Waziri Dies in 2010
On September 18, 2010, a prominent businessman and politician, Senator Mahmud Waziri died in Saudi Arabia. Waziri, born December 13, 1936 in Yola, rose to national prominence in the Second…
33 miners die in NSCDC custody
No fewer than 33 suspected illegal miners apprehended by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have died. The miners, who were arrested in Niger State, died in the…
Rainbow coalition: Wike and APC’s governors battle for supremacy — what does it mean for Tinubu’s re-election
The year 2027 is the most pregnant and baleful one for Nigeria. The disconcerting second-term bid of President Tinubu amid a socio-economic reality that has left Nigerians forlorn and despondent,…
49 people confirmed dead in Ondo poisonous drink tragedy
In Ondo State, forty-nine people have now been confirmed dead amid a growing health crisis caused by the consumption of a poisonous local drink. Within Nigeria had earlier reported that…
Lebara Nigeria Goes Live Nationwide: SIM Prices, Data Plans, Voice Rates and the New 0724 Number Code
Nigeria's telecom market has a new name to reckon with. Lebara, the London-headquartered mobile operator, confirmed this week that it has moved beyond its months-long soft launch and pilot phase…
Nollywood mourns Olu Jacobs: From Funke Akindele to Mercy Johnson to Emeka Ike, the Tributes keep pouring In
The news of Olu Jacobs' death has left Nollywood looking back at a career that stretched far beyond individual films, memorable characters or awards, as colleagues who shared sets with…
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Recycled SIMs Warning: The Risks Your Old Nigerian Phone Numbers Pose to Your Bank Accounts in 2026
For many Nigerians, changing a phone number can feel like a simple decision. A new…
Trending: How 37 Suspected Illegal Miners ended up dead in NSCDC Custody
The events that unfolded in Niger State between Tuesday, September 15, and Friday, September 18,…
Who are the Nollywood stars and musicians named in Lagos APC’s 2027 Campaign Council? Full list and roles
Lagos politics has begun to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the…
What Happened to the 37 Illegal Mining Suspects in Nigeria? Overcrowding, Disease and Toxic Exposure Claims
The fact that 37 people died while in custody on suspicion of engaging in illegal…
Google Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies During Security Test: What Happened?
Google confirmed on Friday that during testing earlier this year it had used simple hacking…
INEC Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment 2027: How to Apply on the INECPRES Portal Before November 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission has started recruiting about 1.4 million ad hoc personnel for…
INSIDE STORY: How Enugu APC Chieftain Was Murdered In Nsukka
Palpable fear, anguish and heightened tension has literally taken over Nsukka metropolis following the gruesome…
Why does booking Nigerian Artistes now Cost ₦200m, ₦120m or ₦80m? AY Makun explains what changed
For years, getting a popular musician onto a major comedy stage could be as much…
Russia Election 2026: Why Millions Fear Putin Will Order a New Mobilization After the Vote
This week, voting booths are open across all eleven time zones in Russia, but the…
Éric Chelle Names 24-Man Super Eagles Squad for AFCON Qualifiers, Includes Osimhen, Lookman and Ndidi
Nigeria's road back to the Africa Cup of Nations begins in earnest this week, and…
Dollar to Naira Today, September 18, 2026: Official Rate Holds Near ₦1,331 as Black Market Trades Above ₦1,390
Lagos traders opened Thursday's session with the naira sitting comfortably in the range it has…
Fed Raises Interest Rates to 3.75%–4% for the First Time Since 2023 — and Warns More Hikes Are Coming
The Federal Reserve just did something it hadn't done in three years: it made borrowing…
Kizz Daniel returns with ‘Owo Oluwa’: What his first 2026 single says about ‘Radio Gidi’
Nigerian singer and songwriter Daniel Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, professionally known as Kizz Daniel, has finally put…
Spyro: Childhood trauma, feeling ‘useless’, finding love & the spiritual journey behind his music
For many people, Spyro’s story begins with the songs that made him a household name.…
Harsh Economy: Nigerian Parents Struggle to Pay School Fees as Costs Soar
Toheeb Oyebamiji, 46, sat alone in his shop, lost in thought, when this reporter approached…
17 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Olu Jacobs, Nollywood’s ‘Lion of Lufodo’
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, a Nigerian actor and film executive, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, died…
September 18 in Nigeria History: Bandits Kill 5 Farmers in Katsina in 2020, Senator Waziri Dies in 2010
On September 18, 2010, a prominent businessman and politician, Senator Mahmud Waziri died in Saudi…
33 miners die in NSCDC custody
No fewer than 33 suspected illegal miners apprehended by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
Rainbow coalition: Wike and APC’s governors battle for supremacy — what does it mean for Tinubu’s re-election
The year 2027 is the most pregnant and baleful one for Nigeria. The disconcerting second-term…
Trending fake FRSC scam: Nigerian celebrities not spared, more victims cry out
The message arrived like an ordinary traffic notification, carrying the name of the Federal Road…
49 people confirmed dead in Ondo poisonous drink tragedy
In Ondo State, forty-nine people have now been confirmed dead amid a growing health crisis…
Samsung Galaxy A08 Launches Quietly With a 6,000mAh Battery, 50MP Camera and Six Years of Updates
Samsung has a habit of dropping its cheapest phones without much fanfare, and the Galaxy…
Lebara Nigeria Goes Live Nationwide: SIM Prices, Data Plans, Voice Rates and the New 0724 Number Code
Nigeria's telecom market has a new name to reckon with. Lebara, the London-headquartered mobile operator,…
Three East African countries where snow can be found
Africa is generally associated with warm climates and tropical landscapes, but parts of East Africa…