Vinicius Junior’s documentary “Baila, Vini” has been nominated for the 2026 International Emmy Awards in the Best Sports Documentary category, giving the Real Madrid star another international spotlight beyond football. The nomination was announced on September 23, 2026, by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “Baila, Vini” is one of four nominees in…
The Nigeria Customs Service has suspended the transfer of containers to the Tinapa Free Trade Zone after seizing 56 containers of contraband worth about ₦5.53 billion. The move is part of a wider crackdown on alleged abuse of free trade zone concessions. The seized containers were intercepted through the Onne Port and contained vegetable oil,…
Nigeria and Italy have strengthened their partnership to support a $5 billion global education financing campaign, with both countries pushing the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to mobilise more funding for education systems in lower-income countries. The campaign, known as Multiply Possibility, took centre stage on September 23, 2026, during a high-level event on the…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has spoken about the silence of friends, former colleagues and political allies as he continues to face legal and political challenges. In a statement titled “My Relationships and the Aftermath”, dated September 23, 2026, El-Rufai said he was aware that some people he had supported in the past had…
Leny Yoro has received his first senior France call-up after Ibrahima Konaté was forced to withdraw from Zinedine Zidane’s squad with a right-knee injury. The Manchester United centre-back was called up on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and will join the France senior team ahead of Friday’s UEFA Nations League match against Türkiye. For Yoro, the…
Seyi Vibez’s “Ilome” has climbed to No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart, giving the Nigerian street-pop star another major milestone just a week after releasing his new album, SWAGUU. As of September 24, “Ilome” sits ahead of “GTA” and “VOLUME,” with 13 of the Top 15 songs coming from the album….
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut its Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5% to 23%, delivering a 350-basis-point reduction that marks a major shift in the country’s interest-rate environment. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on September 22, 2026, after the 307th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee in Abuja. The previous rate of…
The Israeli military says it has killed Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad, a Hamas military wing commander who was involved in holding seven Israeli hostages during the Gaza war. The strike, carried out in the Gaza City area over the weekend, has drawn attention because the target was reportedly connected directly to the captivity of several…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed that every Nigerian should undergo military training, saying the experience could help citizens understand the discipline, endurance and sacrifices involved in protecting the country. Musa made the comments during an appearance on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami. He argued that experiencing military training would…
Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has gifted Bobrisky ₦2 million for his birthday, but the money is only part of the story. The bigger talking point is what the gesture says about a friendship that once ended in a very public social media fallout. Dikeh celebrated Bobrisky on Instagram on September 22, 2026, describing…
