The FIFA and CAF assessment of the NFF crisis in Nigeria has ended in Abuja, but there is still no final decision on how the country’s football administration should move forward. After two days of meetings with key stakeholders, FIFA Head of Member Association Governance Rolf Tanner said the delegation’s job was to listen, assess…
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, bringing an end to a career that stretched from British theatre and television to the centre of Nollywood. His family announced his death on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, describing him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The statement also called him the “Lion of Lufodo”…
The Dangote Refinery IPO demand has surged beyond expectations since the public offer opened, creating a rush among Nigerian retail investors and putting pressure on the country’s digital investment infrastructure. The ₦2.15 trillion offer opened on September 14, with 4.1 billion shares available at ₦525 each. The minimum subscription is 10 shares, worth ₦5,250, making…
Nigeria’s relationship with South Africa is facing renewed pressure as the National Assembly suspends official legislative engagements with the country, while Nigerian traders in Lagos are protesting the growing presence of Chinese businesses in retail markets. The two developments are separate, but they point to a wider concern around how Nigerians respond when foreign nationals…
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a nationwide security alert over intelligence indicating possible coordinated terrorist attacks on schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable locations. The warning comes as schools reopen for the 2026/2027 academic session, making the protection of crowded public spaces a major focus for security agencies. Why Schools…
Yves Bissouma is closing in on a move to Ajax after leaving Tottenham Hotspur as a free agent, giving the Mali midfielder an opportunity to restart his career in the Netherlands. The Yves Bissouma Ajax transfer is reportedly agreed in principle, with the 30-year-old expected to sign until June 2027 with an option for another…
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, has been granted bail as his Poco Lee UK court case continues over five sexual offence charges. The case remains active despite social media rumours suggesting that the matter had been dropped or settled. Poco Lee is due to continue through the…
Nigeria has returned to a JPMorgan emerging markets bond index after an 11-year absence, giving the country’s local-currency government bonds renewed exposure to international investors. The development is more than a new line on a global investment benchmark. It marks a reversal of the conditions that pushed Nigeria out of JPMorgan’s earlier index in 2015…
The recovery of hundreds of human remains from Gaza rubble has triggered a fresh call from the United Nations for international investigators to gain access to the territory, as concerns grow that important evidence could disappear before it is properly examined. The latest development shifts attention from the immediate destruction caused by the war to…
The INEC 2027 National Assembly candidates list is now taking shape as Nigeria moves deeper into preparations for the 2027 general election, while the African Union has begun discussions with the electoral commission on monitoring the poll. The development puts greater focus on the people who will actually appear on the ballot and how the…
