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A domestic cooking gas explosion claimed the lives of a 39-year-old Nigerian woman, Amarachi Georgina Mmadu and her 18-month-old son, Akachukwu. The victims’ brother and uncle, Promise Mmadu, announced their passing in an obituary shared on Facebook on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Mother and son are scheduled to be laid to rest on Tuesday, October […]
Continue ReadingThere is trouble in the compound. Not the type where you call elders and everybody sits under the mango tree. This one is more complicated. The husband says there is no problem. His wife says there had better not be a problem. And one very confident family friend has moved his slippers under the matrimonial […]
Continue ReadingAmerican rapper Nicki Minaj has disclosed that her Nigerian pastor and reports of violence against Christians in Nigeria inspired her to speak publicly about religious persecution. The rapper made the remarks during an X Takeover event at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility in Austin, Texas, over the weekend, where she discussed her personal connection to Nigeria […]
Continue ReadingRetired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba has said he opened a law firm after leaving the Nigeria Police Force because he wants to keep serving society in a different capacity. Mba retired from the force in March 2026 after 34 years of service. He spoke at the unveiling of his firm, Frank Mba […]
Continue ReadingPenelope Schofield, a coroner in the United Kingdom (UK), has ruled that three British-Nigerian sisters who drowned off Brighton beach on May 13 took their own lives. A senior coroner for West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Schofield said Jane Adetoro, 36; Christina Walters, 32; and Rebecca Walters, 31, committed suicide at the beach. BBC reported […]
Continue ReadingThe voice of Northern Nigeria, Daily Trust newspaper, reported on Wednesday last week that more than 1,000 Islamic clerics met in Kano and warned Muslims against re-electing President Bola Tinubu next year unless his administration changed its economic policies. They cited hardship, unemployment, killings and kidnappings and blamed everything on the Lion of Bourdillon. The […]
Continue ReadingNigerian man, Akalaka Nwa Nkanu, from a polygamous family has informed his prospective bride that he plans to marry five wives. Akalaka Nwa Nkanu, made this known in a Facebook post on Sunday, October 11, explaining that his father married four wives and his mother fully supported him. See his post below: (LIB)
Continue ReadingNigerian Naira continues to exhibit stable movements across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as trading gets underway on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira maintains a steady position, trading at approximately 1,332.49 to the US dollar. Market data and tracker insights from the Central […]
Continue ReadingJustice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria has on Monday sworn in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria at the 2026-2027 Legal Year ceremony. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the event marking the new legal year. Nigeria’s Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) had approved the elevation of the 68 legal practitioners at […]
Continue ReadingIt was being celebrated as the “Obama moment”. Just as Senator Barack Obama made history in 2008 as the first African-American to be elected president of the United States, Mr Peter Obi was being tipped to become the first Igbo to be executive president of Nigeria. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe had been a ceremonial president from […]
Continue ReadingThe creator economy continues to grow into a powerful global business, with digital personalities transforming online entertainment into multimillion-dollar empires. According to figures obtained from Forbes’ website, in 2026, the highest-earning content creators, YouTube superstar MrBeast leads the pack by a significant margin, with estimated annual earnings of $300 million. The list highlights how content […]
Continue ReadingUK universities are withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students amid a surge in study visa application withdrawals and fears that stricter immigration rules could bar institutions from recruiting international students. The Financial Times, in a report published on Saturday, said that 22.7 per cent of UK study visa applications from Nigerians were withdrawn in the […]
Continue ReadingOlusegun Osaniyi, veteran Nigerian rapper, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has become a United States citizen. The Yoruba rap pioneer who posed with his wife and the American flag in one photo, shared the milestone on his Instagram page, posting clips and photos holding his American citizenship certificate. The announcement drew congratulatory messages from […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the display of the preliminary register of voters and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The seven-day exercise, which begins on Friday and runs through October 15, will allow registered voters to verify their details, raise […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Air Force (NAF) has said that one of its helicopters that landed on a farmland in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, Nigeria, was returning from an operation against suspected kidnappers along the Enugu-Benue boundary. The aircraft, it was gathered on Wednesday, landed on a farmland in Utur Tse-Igboji community, Bar Council Ward along Welfare […]
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump’s administration has proposed $70,000 or $30,000 for F-1 fees for nonimmigrant students from Nigeria and other countries seeking temporary employment authorisation in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced that the latest proposed rule “If finalised, would implement new fees for F-1 nonimmigrant students seeking to participate in […]
Continue ReadingA man was reportedly dying on the street. Those around him apparently believed he had encountered magun, that ancient Yoruba nightmare whose name itself roughly translates as “do not climb.” Magun is believe to be an instant killer but this particular Osun instance had a solution. The woman suspected to be the magun victim’s partner-in-sin […]
Continue ReadingNollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, on Tuesday unveiled an entertainment hub, a film and media production facility in Oregun, Lagos. The facility, ‘Euphoria 360 Hub’, was commissioned by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat at a ceremony attended by actors, filmmakers, content creators, and other entertainment industry stakeholders. The hub serves as the headquarters of […]
Continue ReadingSultry and plumpy Nigerian actress, movie director, MC, brands inflencer, content creator and real estate guru, Laide Bakare is a year older. To celebrate her beautiful and special day, she shared stunning photos of herself to the delight of her fans. Captioning one of the photos, she wrote: “Happy birthday to me HAPPY NEW YEAR […]
Continue ReadingKunle Olawunmi is a retired Naval Commodore, former Deputy Director of Defence Administration at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), and Professor of International Relations, Diplomacy, Strategic Studies. In this interview with PHILIP IBITOYE, he discusses Nigeria’s governance failures, constitutional reform, Yoruba self-determination, the implications of President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the Yoruba people, amongst other issues. […]
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