Nigeria’s latest security incidents show a worrying pattern: the country’s security challenge is becoming increasingly spread across different regions and taking different forms. In Borno, suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters attacked the convoy of APC governorship candidate Mustapha Gubio. In Sokoto, bandits killed five residents and injured three others, while residents also reported abductions and cattle…
Barcelona head into Sunday’s Barcelona vs Valencia 2026 clash with an early-season selection problem that could say a lot about how Hansi Flick plans to manage his squad. Lamine Yamal trained separately on Saturday after taking a knock, immediately raising questions about his availability for the trip to Mestalla. However, Flick moved to calm those…
Funke Akindele is building more than another Nollywood December movie with The Four: No One Fights Alone. The filmmaker has brought four recognisable entertainment figures together both on screen and in music, giving the project multiple ways to connect with audiences before its December 11 release. Akindele stars alongside Waje, Bisola Aiyeola and Chioma Akpotha…
The deaths of Celestial Church of Christ evangelist Abidemi Odukoya and his wife, Adenike, in Ogun State have drawn attention to a difficult question: how can repeated domestic conflicts be identified and stopped before they become fatal? The couple reportedly died in separate circumstances after an alleged violent dispute at their home in the Akinode/Ibogun…
Nigeria’s latest state finance figures are exposing a growing fiscal divide between Nigerian states. In 2025, the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory generated about ₦4.15 trillion in internally generated revenue, but Lagos State generated 45% of subnational IGR, highlighting how heavily Nigeria’s domestic revenue base depends on one state. At the same time,…
A major global cybercrime crackdown has exposed how sophisticated West African scam networks have become, with South African authorities arresting 39 people accused of operating romance and investment scams in Johannesburg. The arrests were part of INTERPOL’s Operation Jackal IV, an eight-month investigation involving 22 countries across six continents. The wider operation identified 263 suspects…
The Federal Government has raised fresh concerns about NECO examination malpractice in Nigeria after Education Minister Tunji Alausa revealed that examination questions had allegedly been obtained and sold for as little as ₦3,000 before candidates sat for their papers. The disclosure has shifted attention away from students alone and towards the wider network that makes…
Real Madrid’s perfect start to the La Liga season is over, and the man responsible has a surprising connection to José Mourinho. Troy Parrott, the striker Mourinho handed his Tottenham debut in 2019, came off the bench to score the winner as Real Betis beat Madrid 1-0. The defeat was Mourinho’s first since returning to…
A surprise appearance by Regina Daniels at Ned Nwoko’s home has reignited public interest in the couple’s troubled relationship, months after their highly publicised separation. A TikTok live video circulating online on September 5 showed the Nollywood actress at Nwoko’s residence with their sons, Moon and Khalifa, as well as Nwoko’s son Amir. The footage…
The Dangote Refinery IPO has received approval from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission, setting the stage for what could become Africa’s biggest-ever share sale. The company plans to offer 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 each, potentially raising about ₦2.15 trillion, or $1.63 billion, if fully subscribed. The order book is expected to open on…
