Madagascar’s former Senate president, Richard Ravalomanana, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour over his alleged role in the deadly crackdown on the country’s Gen Z protests in 2025. A court in Antananarivo found the retired general guilty of complicity in murder. Prosecutors accused him of using his influence within the security forces…
The Dangote Refinery IPO 2026 is targeting ordinary Nigerian investors, with the company offering shares at ₦525 each and a minimum subscription of 10 shares, worth ₦5,250. The ₦2.15 trillion offering involves 4.1 billion ordinary shares and is expected to become Africa’s largest IPO. The formal offer is scheduled to run from September 14 to…
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has sent fans into excitement after unveiling a teaser for her upcoming collaboration with Dutch artist Jonna Fraser titled “Turn It Up.” The preview has sparked conversations online as listeners anticipate a fresh Naija-Netherlands musical connection. The short teaser, shared on Thursday, gives fans a glimpse of what appears to be…
BBNaija Keivo removed from voting is the latest development to shake the reality show, just days before the Season 11 finale. Keivo’s name reportedly disappeared from the current voting list after he became involved in a physical fight with fellow finalist Tram on Monday night, September 28. The confrontation began over a black shirt that…
Uber and British autonomous-driving company Wayve have launched London’s first public robotaxi service, marking a major step in the UK’s move towards self-driving transport. The service began on September 3, allowing selected passengers to book autonomous rides through the Uber app. But the biggest surprise is that London’s first robotaxi is not completely driverless. The…
Former Edo State governor and APC senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the business model of opposition figure Peter Obi, describing him as a “trader” whose activities allegedly “export jobs and import unemployment” into Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole argued that Obi’s import-based retail businesses do not contribute to long-term…
Chelsea are considering loan options for Mykhailo Mudryk after the winger returned to football following his lengthy anti-doping suspension, with interest reportedly coming from Italian clubs and Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg. Mudryk, however, is understood to prefer a Premier League destination where he can play regularly. At first glance, another loan might look like Chelsea…
Nigerian content creator Asherkine was briefly detained at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after attempting to film on campus without obtaining the required approval, according to his account shared online. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about how universities should deal with the growing number of creators who now treat campuses as natural locations…
Nigeria has evacuated another 269 citizens from South Africa as renewed anti-migrant protests continue to fuel fears of xenophobic violence across the country. The latest batch of returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos aboard an Air Peace flight from Johannesburg as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing voluntary evacuation program. The…
Fresh political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections have intensified the spotlight on two of Nigeria’s major opposition parties, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) battling a worsening internal crisis while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secured a significant legal victory. Within the PDP, tensions have escalated over the submission of nomination forms and…
