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Nollywood’s ‘Madam Flow’ explores period stigma in Nigerian schools
Mista Xto marks 30 years in music with anniversary concert
UNDP offers Nigerians, other Africans free training in Japanese anime
Mohbad’s family seeks US lab details, wants DNA test postponed
The family of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has requested a postponement of the DNA test for his son Liam scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at the Lagos Mainland General Hospital. The family insisted on full disclosure of the designated United States laboratory's identity, accreditation, and sample handling procedures to guarantee transparency and credibility.
‘I have beef with cancer’: Odumodublvck rallies Abuja residents for charity walk
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has called on residents of Abuja to participate in the 2026 Walk Away Cancer campaign, declaring that he has “beef with cancer”.
Phyno leaves out Flavour’s ‘Uzo Ano’ from new album, features seven artistes
Phyno releases Let That Sink In with seven guest artistes, but his previously announced collaboration with Flavour is missing from the final tracklist.
World Cup: Flamingos chase historic semi-final place against Venezuela
A victory would secure the team's second-ever semi-final appearance—following their third-place finish in 2022—and set a new national record for the most wins in a single edition of the tournament.
Special Eagles captain seeks end to temporary support
Captain of Nigeria’s Amputee Football National Team, Sarafadeen Oyeleke, has called on the Federal Government to establish a sustainable national league and athletes’ welfare programme for the sport.
'It’s time for Africa': Senegal welcomes world for 2026 Youth Olympics
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have kicked off in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first time an Olympic competition is hosted on the African continent. About 2,665 athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete across 25 sports and 153 medal events hosted in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
HIV stigma drove me out of Lagos, says advocate
After living seven years in denial without treatment, Chika Ekezie publicly disclosed his status in 2024, began antiretroviral therapy, and achieved an undetectable viral load within a year. Ekezie is now using his platform to urge people living with HIV to stay on medication and to fight against misconceptions and stigma.
British poet unveils Ramadan book featuring 32 writers, others
British poet Hussain Manawer has assembled 32 writers, artists, and public figures for a new Ramadan collection titled From Sunrise to Sunset . The anthology combines personal poetry, essays, and reflections from diverse cultural backgrounds to examine themes of faith, identity, grief, and community during the Islamic holy month.
Traditional media need social media formats to reach youths — Fosudo
Fosudo made the call on Thursday during an interview with PUNCH Online at Moonshot 2026, organised by TechCabal at the National Theatre, Lagos. He said established media organisations could combine their credibility and reputation with new media techniques to remain relevant to audiences increasingly consuming information on social media.
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US court blocks discovery attempt against Tinubu in FOIA suit
A United States District Court for the District of Columbia has delivered a significant procedural ruling in the ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation involving federal agencies, rejecting an attempt by plaintiff Aaron Greenspan to secure limited discovery from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and political consulting firm DCI Group.
Abia has repaid over N90bn debt in 3 years — Otti
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says his administration has repaid over N90 billion of the state’s N147.2 billion debt, since he assumed office in 2023.
Navy Marines neutralise 34 terrorists in Lake Chad area
The Nigerian Navy Marines at Naval Base, Lake Chad area in conjunction with the Army 403 Amphibious Brigade, under Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised 34 terrorists in the area.
WHO warns of rising diabetes cases in Africa, urges early diagnosis
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for increased awareness, early diagnosis and access to affordable treatment to reduce the growing burden of diabetes across Africa.
Morocco hails end of 35-year UN mission in Western Sahara
Morocco has welcomed the United Nations Security Council nonrenewal of its peacekeeping mission’s mandate in Western Sahara, describing it as a significant step towards ending the dispute.
Outrage as UK Reform aide labels Badenoch 'Nigerian scammer'
Badenoch condemned the remarks as racist, insisting that attempts to attack her over her background would fail in a country she described as not being racist. She made the comments during an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Thursday, following a series of social media posts by Raheem Kassam, a former senior aide to Farage.
OPay pulls $304m US IPO over foreign regulatory inquiry
The sudden decision comes just a day after the company priced 16 million American depositary shares at $19 each, which had initially valued the business at $4 billion.
Tinubu welcomes Airtel’s Open Network, demands improved telecoms services
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Airtel Nigeria’s Open Network initiative, urging telecommunications operators to improve network coverage, reduce service disruptions and respond promptly to customer complaints.
Credite Capital declares N70m dividend, plans N1bn capital base
Credite Capital Finance and Investment Ltd. has declared a N70 million dividend payout to shareholders, representing a 71 per cent increase over the previous payout.
NCDC announces two suspected cases of Ebola in North-East
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that two suspected cases of Ebola disease have been identified in Nigeria’s North-East region.
Heatwave: Doctor urges Nigerians to drink more water
Prof. Eddy Ndibuagu, a Professor of Community Medicine, has urged the public to increase their water intake to cope with the hot weather.
FG, Adamawa target 130,000 children for polio immunisation
The Federal Government and the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency are targeting 130,000 children for polio vaccination in two local government areas of the state.
2026 ranking: Universities, polytechnics await Dec 15 results
The Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee, Prof Peter Okebukola, disclosed this in Abuja, saying the training was part of efforts to improve research quality and strengthen the global competitiveness of Nigerian institutions.
FUNAAB mourns as student dies after sickle cell complications
The union announced the tribute scheduled for Friday evening at COPLANT, inviting students to gather and pay their last respects to the deceased.
KASU-ASUU lauds Sani over payment of N300m arrears
The Kaduna State Government has disbursed N300 million to settle long-standing Earned Academic Allowance arrears owed to lecturers at Kaduna State University. According to the university's Academic Staff Union of Universities branch, the administration has also cleared several accumulated welfare liabilities, including withheld salaries and allowances dating back to 2016.
Nigerian firm takes over renewable energy certificate market
The Netherlands-based I-TRACK Foundation accredited EF Market Solutions Nigeria Limited as the first Nigerian company authorised to issue International...
Dangote refinery absorbs more local crude as US imports fall 58%
Nigeria’s crude oil exports to the United States fell by 57.8 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, driven by increased domestic intake from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. According to trade data from the US Census Bureau, American imports of Nigerian crude dropped to 14.01 million barrels between January and August 2026, down from 33.23 million barrels recorded during the same period in 2025.
NUPRC, SDN deploy methane tracker for 60% emissions reduction
NOGIET was formally handed over to the Commission Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Betta Edu @40: Celebrating leadership, grit and public service
Birthday tributes are no lengthy religious sermons, but how does one describe in a few words a vibrant young woman who, despite her age, exudes the wisdom of a 90-year-old?
Why Tinubu’s 2027 march started in Kaduna
History has a way of choosing its own geography. When President Bola Tinubu chose Kaduna to flag off his 2027 re-election campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026, he chose more than a location. He was sending a historic message.
Does Nigeria truly have over 103 million voters?
Ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in the elections is likely to be even lower than the average 26.7% four years ago. Nigerian voters are among the least enthusiastic in the world…. Out of more than 93.4 million registered voters, 24.9 million total votes were cast. This represented an 8.03-point decline from the 2019 elections and was the lowest voter turnout since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999.”
Tompolo drums support for Tinubu re-election in Ogun
The Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, has called on the people of Ogun to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Sowore: APC thugs unleashing terror on opponents, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the simultaneous attacks on fellow presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, are deeply troubling and unacceptable.
N50,000 monthly payment is Tinubu's election gimmick - ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Federal Government’s sudden announcement of a N50,000 monthly cash relief as an election gimmick, driven by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s desperation
Polish defence giant eyes Nigeria for drone technology transfer
Patryk Stec, Product Manager at WB Group, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the sidelines of the just-concluded Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos.
NCC launches tool to detect fake, cloned phones
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on consumers to verify the authenticity of mobile phones before buying them to curb the spread of counterfeit, cloned, and stolen devices.
Swiss tech firm urges Nigeria to build local technology capacity
Swiss tech firm Logitech has urged Nigeria to build indigenous technology capacity, systems, and data infrastructure, with West Africa Cluster Head Kayowa Ogunrinde emphasizing self-reliance and local data protection after receiving the Visionary Leader in Technology and Business Award at the 7th CIO and C-Suite Awards Africa 2026 in Lagos.
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