A viral video circulating on social media has sparked widespread reactions after showing security operatives detaining a man alleged to be a major supplier of ammunition to armed bandits operating across Nigeria’s North-West. However, no Nigerian security agency has officially confirmed the arrest or the claims surrounding the footage. The video, which surfaced on June…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially announced his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, which is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, marking another major milestone in his 15-year music career. The 13-track project is expected to be Davido’s shortest studio album to date, a departure from his previous full-length releases, which typically featured 17 songs. The…
Sixteen-year-old Osasere Okundaye has made history by becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, setting a new national record after successfully completing the rigorous professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The Ondo State-born prodigy broke the previous record set in 2022 by Jonathan Adewale Ojo, who qualified as a chartered accountant at…
Nigerian troops have rescued 10 of the 11 students and teachers abducted during a deadly attack on a secondary school in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, after a swift military operation involving ground forces and air support. The attack occurred on Monday morning while students were sitting for the National Examinations Council…
Babcock University has publicly distanced itself from a certificate shared by Nigerian streamer and comedian Carter Efe, declaring the document fake, unauthorized, and not issued by the institution. The clarification comes after the content creator posted what he described as proof that he graduated with a “First Class Upper” in Biochemistry, reigniting online debates sparked…
Nigeria has received 18 priceless Benin Bronzes from Switzerland in another major victory in the country’s decades-long campaign to reclaim cultural treasures looted during the colonial era. The historic handover took place on Monday at the National Museum in Lagos, where Nigerian and Swiss officials celebrated the return of artifacts taken during the British invasion…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced its biggest upset yet after Paraguay knocked Germany out in the Round of 32, while Canada, Brazil and Morocco also booked their places in the Round of 16 following a dramatic opening slate of knockout matches. Germany’s campaign ended in heartbreak after a 1-1 draw was followed by…
Global markets opened the week with mixed sentiment as investors balanced encouraging signs in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market against renewed political uncertainty in Europe and a modest rebound in U.S. technology stocks. In Nigeria, the naira remained largely stable in early parallel market trading, exchanging between ₦1,395 and ₦1,415 per U.S. dollar across Lagos and…
Excitement surrounding Wizkid’s upcoming seventh studio album, Sexy, has reached another level after a purported tracklist surfaced online just days after the singer’s exclusive listening party in Paris. The leaked document, which has spread rapidly across social media, claims to reveal the official songs and featured artists on the highly anticipated project. Among the biggest…
Flight operations have resumed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos after severe flash flooding temporarily disrupted activities at parts of the terminal, causing delays for passengers and forcing airport officials to carry out emergency safety checks. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed that the affected sections of the airport have been…
