Fresh concerns are emerging over Nigeria’s inflation outlook after broad money supply continued to expand while global crude oil prices climbed back toward the $100 per barrel mark, increasing the likelihood of higher fuel and transport costs in the coming weeks. Recent financial data show liquidity in the Nigerian economy has continued to rise, reflecting…
Fernando Torres has given football fans something unexpected to talk about ahead of the new season, with the Atlético Madrid B coach grabbing attention for his remarkable physical transformation during the club’s first pre-season training sessions. Photos released from Atlético Madrid’s reserve team training showed the former Spain international looking exceptionally muscular in the club’s…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Nigeria’s Super Falcons Wednesday night qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a pulsating 6-2 win over Egypt. The 10-time African champions were on the ropes and uncertain of qualification as Malawi seemed to get a favourable result in the simultaneous game against Group C leaders…
The Peter Obi convoy blocked in Benue incident has opened a fresh political and security dispute ahead of the 2027 elections, with the former Anambra governor’s team and the Benue State Government giving different accounts of what happened. Obi’s convoy was stopped by youths along Gboko Road in Makurdi on Tuesday while he was travelling…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has recorded a major milestone after weekly turnover climbed to $4.375 billion, marking the first time in 2026 that trading activity has crossed the $4 billion mark. The surge reflects improving liquidity and stronger participation in the country’s official FX market. According to market data, the increase was driven largely by…
Wizkid’s iconic hit “Ojuelegba” has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom, marking another milestone for one of the songs widely credited with introducing Afrobeats to a global audience. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded the certification on July 10, 2026, more than a decade after the song’s release on Wizkid’s 2014 album Ayo….
Nigeria’s security agencies carried out 7,062 security operations across the country in July and August, with 1,487 terrorists and insurgents neutralised, according to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). But beyond the headline figure, the latest Nigeria security operations 2026 report points to a wider change in how the government is tackling insecurity….
Zamfara State has extended the resumption of public and private schools by two weeks as health authorities respond to a growing diphtheria outbreak. The state has recorded 367 clinically suspected diphtheria cases, with more than 320 patients treated and discharged, while 44 deaths have also been reported. Why Zamfara Is Keeping Schools Closed The decision…
The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence for his claims that some police officers at checkpoints share information about travellers with kidnappers. The VeryDarkMan police allegations have now turned into a direct test of whether serious claims about Nigeria’s security system can move…
Kylian Mbappé has brought his African heritage into the 2026 Ballon d’Or conversation, saying he would dedicate the award to Africa if he wins it on October 26. The Real Madrid forward, whose father is Cameroonian and mother has Algerian roots, said he has never lost his connection to his origins. His comments come as…
