Nigerian comedian and actor Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has said threats against his family forced him to reduce his public criticism of the government. Speaking during a Wazobia FM interview, the entertainer said the situation became personal when his mother began calling him in distress over what she described as suspicious movements…
Liverpool moved into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after beating Tottenham 3-1 at Anfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai providing the late finish that ended any hope of a Spurs comeback. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo had put Liverpool 2-0 ahead before Conor Gallagher pulled one back for Tottenham. The result was notable because…
Tems’ Born In The Wild has reached 1 billion Spotify streams, putting the Nigerian singer’s debut album in a major group of Nigerian projects to cross the milestone. The achievement comes more than two years after the album was released in June 2024. Streaming data had shown the project steadily climbing from 800 million streams…
The surge in global oil prices is creating a new fuel-price problem for Nigeria as Brent crude oil moves above $100 per barrel, putting fresh pressure on petrol and diesel prices. Analysts and petroleum marketers have warned that petrol could move towards ₦1,500 per litre, while diesel could cross ₦2,000 in some markets if international…
Nigeria and several African countries have joined a new Red Sea Defence Alliance aimed at protecting commercial shipping and freedom of navigation around one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. The Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance brings together 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia and Comoros, alongside Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Jordan,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested a Mexican national it identified as an alleged drug kingpin. The operation has exposed what the agency says is a wider transnational drug network in Nigeria. The suspect, Arturo Carrera Loaiza, was arrested on August 19 at…
The FIFA and CAF assessment of the NFF crisis in Nigeria has ended in Abuja, but there is still no final decision on how the country’s football administration should move forward. After two days of meetings with key stakeholders, FIFA Head of Member Association Governance Rolf Tanner said the delegation’s job was to listen, assess…
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, bringing an end to a career that stretched from British theatre and television to the centre of Nollywood. His family announced his death on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, describing him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The statement also called him the “Lion of Lufodo”…
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…
Nigeria’s relationship with South Africa is facing renewed pressure as the National Assembly suspends official legislative engagements with the country, while Nigerian traders in Lagos are protesting the growing presence of Chinese businesses in retail markets. The two developments are separate, but they point to a wider concern around how Nigerians respond when foreign nationals…
