Kylian Mbappe has made a fresh case for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, expressing confidence that his outstanding individual performances across the World Cup, La Liga and UEFA Champions League could earn him the prestigious individual award. The France and Real Madrid forward spoke about his chances on Tuesday as the race for this year’s Ballon … Read more
Six children have been rescued after heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding around Ring Road in Agu Awka, Anambra State, while emergency responders continue searching for one person reported missing in the incident. The flooding occurred on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following a heavy downpour that overwhelmed parts of Awka South Local Government Area and disrupted … Read more
Nollywood historical epic, King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos is closing in on the ₦60 million mark at the Nigerian box office, with the production team set to celebrate the reported milestone with a special screening and audience discussion in Lagos. The film, which arrived in Nigerian cinemas on August 28, 2026, will be the … Read more
The United Nations has warned that the intensifying El Niño climate phenomenon poses a significant threat to global health, as countries prepare for potentially severe weather conditions expected to persist into 2027. The warning comes as the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says El Niño is firmly established in the tropical Pacific and is expected to … Read more
Legendary Nigerian juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has received birthday tributes from Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and scores of fans as the celebrated singer marks his 80th birthday. The music icon, whose real name is Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, turned 80 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, prompting messages of celebration from admirers who highlighted his … Read more
Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has distanced himself from the defection of his former aide, Ajiboye Akande Sangogade, and several supporters from the APC to the Allied Peoples Movement ahead of the 2027 elections. Adelabu made the clarification on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following Akande’s appearance at a political rally in Ibadan on Monday, … Read more
Sophia Momodu has opened up about the personal struggles she experienced after becoming pregnant outside marriage, revealing that being the daughter of a pastor made the situation particularly difficult for her. The Nigerian entrepreneur and social impact advocate spoke about the experience while participating in events surrounding the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 26, 2026, to deliver its ruling on the no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the ongoing alleged wiretapping case involving National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date on Tuesday, September 22, after lawyers representing both the … Read more
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has officially taken delivery of his customised Bugatti Chiron VXX, a one-of-one hypercar reportedly valued at about ₦9 billion. The latest development came after the luxury vehicle was presented to the Afrobeats star in Lagos, with Dubai-based automotive customisation company, Venuum, sharing footage of the … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded its suspended Niger State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, alongside other officers connected to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the Corps’ custody. The officers were brought before journalists at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, on Sunday as the … Read more