Nigerian Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has been selected to headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Paris Game, adding another major international sporting platform to his growing list of global performances. The Grammy Award-winning singer will take the stage at the Stade de France on Sunday, October 25, when … Read more
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State, says he has learnt Yoruba and is now able to campaign in the language ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour disclosed this during an interview on Thursday, September 17, 2026, while discussing the role of language, culture and identity in Lagos politics. The … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has re-arraigned five men accused of involvement in the abduction of pupils, teachers and school officials in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with all the defendants pleading not guilty to the amended terrorism charges brought against them. The defendants were brought before the Federal High Court in … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Owerri Zone, has raised fresh concerns over the state of affairs at Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, accusing the institution of facing a serious shortage of academic manpower and other challenges that require urgent Government intervention. The Union called on Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who is the … Read more
NEWS September 15, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Poco Lee’s UK Court Case Takes New Turn as Plea Hearing Moves to February 2027 United Kingdom— NEWS Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is set to return to a United Kingdom court in … Read more
The African Action Congress (AAC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of worsening the economic hardship faced by Nigerians, citing rising petrol prices, rents and school fees as major pressures on households. The Party said the increasing cost of basic necessities had placed workers, traders, small business owners and low-income … Read more
A container-laden truck has crashed into road barriers and other vehicles at the exit of Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, triggering a major traffic backlog extending towards New Garage. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, amid ongoing rehabilitation work on the Kara Bridge, further complicating movement along one of the busiest transportation … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT September 15, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Davido’s 5ive Wins Album of the Year at AFRIMMA 2026 NIGERIA — ENTERTAINMENT Nigerian music superstar Davido has added another major honour to his growing list of achievements after his album 5ive was named Album of the Year at the … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT September 15, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Peller Retraces His Steps After Comparing Ice King’s Streams With Champz NIGERIA — ENTERTAINMENT Nigerian content creator and streamer Peller has sparked reactions online after comparing the streaming numbers of rising singer Ice King Ochacho with those of Champz, the … Read more
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is targeting up to 10 million shareholders across Africa, with priority to be given to small retail investors as the company seeks to broaden ownership of the multibillion-dollar facility. Dangote made the remarks in an interview as the refinery’s landmark Initial Public … Read more