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Nollywood film, ‘Her Daughters’ Mother' selected for Film Africa 2026
Ayra Starr becomes first African artiste to headline NFL halftime show
The Headies reschedules 18th edition to April 2027
Organisers of The Headies Awards have rescheduled the 18th edition of the ceremony to April 10 to April 11, 2027, in Toronto, Canada. The organisers made the announcement in a statement shared on their official Instagram page, @the_headies.
Remi Surutu celebrates Seyi Tinubu, calls him 'man with heart of gold'
Nollywood actress Remi Surutu has celebrated Seyi Tinubu on his birthday, describing him as a man with a “heart of gold.” The veteran actress shared a video of herself with Seyi, on her social media page, along with birthday wishes and prayers.
Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife’s wedding to Nigerian billionaire’s son
Hollywood actor Tobey Maguire has officiated the wedding of his ex-wife, jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer, to music executive Geoffrey “Geoff” Ogunlesi, weeks after their divorce was finalised.
Gary Neville requests exclusion from covering Man City games
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has asked to be excluded from coverage of games involving Manchester City after a verdict found the club guilty of breaching financial regulations.
EPL: No desire for retroactive medal, says Gerard
Liverpool legend Steven Gerard has said he has no interest in being retroactively awarded a Premier League winner's medal if Manchester City are found guilty of their financial charges and stripped of their titles.
Nigeria sends 10 boxers to African championships in Nairobi
Nigeria will field 10 boxers at the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, as the country seeks to strengthen its standing in the sport on the continent.
I'm not willing to spend on expensive clothes, others — Davido's sister, Sharon
Recalling her wedding day, Sharon shared that her husband spent $2,000 on her wedding gown, while she took care of the dresses for her 13 bridesmaids and about four or five hostesses.
My pastor is from Nigeria, Nicki Minaj says
Nicki Minaj says her Nigerian pastor influenced her advocacy for Christians in Nigeria as she urges more celebrities to speak out.
Nigeria's Osele wins inaugural Miss Continental World crown
Nigeria’s Oma Osele has won Miss Continental World 2026 in Thailand, alongside three special awards at the international pageant.
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Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers in Oyo
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this to newsmen while parading the suspects at the Command’s headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Monday.
Badagry youths protest alleged encroachment on school land
The protest took place at the school premises, where the youths called on the Lagos State Government and other relevant authorities to intervene and protect the land.
One dead as truck crashes into vehicles in Agodi Gardens, Ibadan
One person, reportedly a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has been killed after an articulated truck crashed into several vehicles around Agodi Gardens and the Secretariat area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
US names 24 Nigerians arrested for drugs, identity theft, others
The United States Department of Homeland Security has named 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities over alleged offences ranging from fraud and money laundering to drug-related crimes, assault and identity theft.
UK arrests man extradited from Turkey over Nigerian’s murder
British police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after he was extradited from Turkey over the fatal shooting of Nigerian Abayomi ‘Junior’ Ajose and another man in Manchester in 2020.
US economists Hall, Woodford win Nobel Economics Prize
US economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win the 2026 Nobel economics prize for research on stabilising economic fluctuations.
Nigeria, Germany discuss €325m export credit guarantees
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to attract investment from Germany, with discussions focusing on export credit guarantees worth €325 million, energy cooperation and the implementation of existing bilateral agreements.
Nigeria unveils $7.1bn plan to end sugar import dependence
Nigeria plans to raise annual sugar production beyond two million metric tonnes within the next decade under a revised $7.1bn industry master plan aimed at cutting imports and saving about $2.1bn in foreign exchange annually.
VON DG urges broadcasters to promote national unity
The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, has urged broadcasters to strengthen cooperation and uphold professional standards to promote national unity and peace.
Plan International donates mental health drugs to Bauchi
Plan International Nigeria has donated mental health medications and sexual and reproductive health commodities to the Bauchi State Government to address shortages in health facilities and improve access to treatment.
Lagos First Lady advocates early TB testing
The Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called for early diagnosis of Tuberculosis, emphasising the danger of the disease during a medical outreach organised by the Lagos State Health District IV at Yaba bus terminal.
FG urged to improve welfare of medical personnel
The call came from Alph Africa Managing Director Christian Onyeka Ugo during a hospital outreach where patients, particularly children, received relief materials and financial assistance toward their medical bills.
NDDC opens applications for 2026 postgraduate scholarships
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has opened applications for its 2026/2027 local postgraduate scholarship programme, with eligible indigenes of the region required to submit their applications by November 8, 2026.
UBEC distributes two million sanitary towel packs to girls
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has launched the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and learning materials to girls in public basic education schools nationwide to improve attendance and reduce school dropout.
Taraba varsity lecturers begin indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has declared an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears and the failure of the state government to implement an agreed remuneration structure.
Kenyan presidential hopeful opposes Dangote refinery
Kenyan presidential aspirant Patrick Osoi has vowed to send Nigerian billionaire and the richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, back to Nigeria if elected president next year, opposing the industrialist’s proposed $16bn oil refinery in the East African country.
FG issues N729bn bonds to clear power sector debt
The Federal Government has begun settling outstanding debts owed to electricity generation companies and their gas suppliers through a N728.98bn bond issuance, in a move aimed at easing liquidity constraints in the power sector.
Power minister convenes security agencies over vandalism
The federal government has begun fresh efforts to tackle vandalism of electricity infrastructure, bringing security agencies and power sector stakeholders together to develop measures to protect critical assets and improve supply.
‘I am the Governor’ – Ayedatiwa: Navigating classic hegemonic praxis and power-currency dynamics
To a realist, only power is currency; nothing else matters. In historic times, it was unmistakable: King Henry VIII of England ordered the beheadings of his close allies and principal advisors, Sir Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell.
Fitch’s positive outlook: Turning improved confidence into economic opportunity
Confidence can open investors’ wallets. But can it put more money in Nigerians’ pockets? That is the question Fitch raised by revising Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook from Stable to Positive while retaining its B rating.
The Economist and the fallacy of overgeneralisation
The Economist’s October 1 article, “Nigerians dislike their president, but may re-elect him anyway,” is serious foreign correspondence and deserves to be treated as such. It makes valid observations about hardship, insecurity and Nigeria’s fragmented opposition. But its headline reaches a national conclusion that its reporting does not sufficiently establish: that Nigerians, collectively, “dislike” President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
INEC moves PVC collection to Nsukka electoral wards
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State has moved Permanent Voters Card (PVC) collection to the area's electoral wards.
ADC, NDC, PDP decry attacks on opposition parties in Enugu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have condemned alleged attacks on opposition parties in Enugu State.
Tinubu govt celebrating microeconomic stability amid poverty - Obi
Presidential candidate Peter Obi has faulted the recent World Bank report, which noted improvements in a few macroeconomic indicators such as economic growth and revenue generation.
TikTok denies blocking access in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto
TikTok has denied imposing restrictions on its platform in parts of Northern Nigeria following weeks of complaints from users in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto states.
Tribargain enters Nigeria’s digital commerce market
A new digital marketplace, Tribargain, has commenced operations in Nigeria, offering users options to shop online, exchange goods through barter and participate in auctions on a single platform.
NLNG unveils AI tool to cut MRI scan time by 90%
Nigeria LNG Limited has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered innovation that could cut magnetic resonance imaging scan times by up to 90 per cent without requiring new MRI equipment.
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