Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England’s Young Lionesses 3-0 in a commanding Round of 16 encounter in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, on Thursday. The Nigerian U-20 women’s national team produced a disciplined and clinical performance to eliminate England from the competition, with goals from Tosin … Read more
DStv is introducing a major overhaul of its channel and package structure from Thursday, September 17, 2026, with new movie, entertainment and sports options being rolled out as MultiChoice seeks to give subscribers more flexibility over the content they pay for. The changes represent one of the most significant adjustments to the DStv product structure … Read more
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
ENTERTAINMENT September 16, 2026 / 4 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Olu Jacobs: The Extraordinary Journey of a Theatre-Trained Actor Who Helped Shape Nollywood NIGERIA — ENTERTAINMENT Long before Nollywood became a global cultural force, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, known to millions simply as Olu Jacobs, had already begun building a career … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT September 16, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 NIGERIA — ENTERTAINMENT Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. The news was announced by his family … 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