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…
Ayo Maff and Zinoleesky’s new collaboration “Malaria” is quickly becoming one of the songs Nigerians are talking about, with its catchy hook and playful take on lovesickness spreading across social media. Released in September 2026, the Ayo Maff and Zinoleesky Malaria song has already started appearing on Nigeria’s major streaming charts. Apple Music’s Nigeria chart…
Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to the Super Eagles squad after Victor Osimhen was ruled out of Nigeria’s opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Awoniyi’s return on Sunday, September 20, after Osimhen’s recovery from a right adductor muscle strain took longer than expected. The change gives coach…
Sophia Momodu has sparked fresh reactions online after a heated live session in which she firmly told fans and critics to stop bringing Davido into conversations about her life. In the viral clip, which surfaced on Saturday, the entrepreneur and mother of Davido’s eldest daughter, Imade, appeared visibly frustrated as she addressed social media users…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has reconciled with Toyin Lawani, bringing an apparent end to a years-long friendship rift that had once played out publicly. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Iyabo shared photos of herself with the celebrity fashion designer on Instagram, telling her followers that their friendship had found its way back after a period…
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen after the country’s devastating twin earthquakes, with the official death toll rising to 1,430 as thousands of emergency workers from around the world intensify rescue operations. Authorities say the powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, which struck just seconds apart earlier this week, have left widespread destruction…
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…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his fortune to charitable causes as part of a long-term succession strategy designed to preserve his philanthropic legacy for generations. The revelation was made by his daughter, Halima Dangote, a trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, during an interview with Bloomberg. According to Halima, Dangote…
Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives as health authorities report a rise in the disease’s fatality rate to 25 per cent. The Nigeria Center for Disease and Prevention (NCDC) said the increase reflects growing concern over the spread of the virus across the country. A fresh outbreak in Benue State has also claimed…
Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Act has come under fresh scrutiny after civic technology organization Tracka revealed that the Federal Government allocated ₦962.83 billion for the procurement of 39 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and 2,579 empowerment projects—an amount that exceeds the combined budgets of seven key federal ministries. According to Tracka’s budget review, ₦15.13 billion has been…
