The Nigeria Police Force has issued a nationwide security alert over intelligence indicating possible coordinated terrorist attacks on schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable locations. The warning comes as schools reopen for the 2026/2027 academic session, making the protection of crowded public spaces a major focus for security agencies. Why Schools…
Yves Bissouma is closing in on a move to Ajax after leaving Tottenham Hotspur as a free agent, giving the Mali midfielder an opportunity to restart his career in the Netherlands. The Yves Bissouma Ajax transfer is reportedly agreed in principle, with the 30-year-old expected to sign until June 2027 with an option for another…
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, has been granted bail as his Poco Lee UK court case continues over five sexual offence charges. The case remains active despite social media rumours suggesting that the matter had been dropped or settled. Poco Lee is due to continue through the…
Nigeria has returned to a JPMorgan emerging markets bond index after an 11-year absence, giving the country’s local-currency government bonds renewed exposure to international investors. The development is more than a new line on a global investment benchmark. It marks a reversal of the conditions that pushed Nigeria out of JPMorgan’s earlier index in 2015…
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…
The INEC 2027 National Assembly candidates list is now taking shape as Nigeria moves deeper into preparations for the 2027 general election, while the African Union has begun discussions with the electoral commission on monitoring the poll. The development puts greater focus on the people who will actually appear on the ballot and how the…
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle is preparing to name two separate Nigeria squads this week as the national team begins its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign while also preparing for a friendly against Russia. The decision gives Chelle an opportunity to separate immediate competitive demands from his longer-term plans for Nigerian football. The…
BNXN and producer Sarz have won Song of the Year at AFRIMMA 2026 for their collaboration, “Back Outside,” giving the pair one of the biggest honours from the African music awards’ return after a two-year break. The award was presented at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards and Music Festival in Dallas, Texas, on September 12. AFRIMMA’s…
The Dangote Refinery IPO 2026 has triggered an unusually strong rush from Nigerian retail investors, with heavy traffic overwhelming some investment platforms as people attempt to buy shares in Africa’s biggest public offering. The IPO opened on September 14, offering 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each. Investors can subscribe for as few as 10 shares,…
Iran has rejected direct diplomatic talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said Washington was open to resuming negotiations. The latest exchange shows how far apart the two sides remain even as the wider Middle East crisis continues to threaten energy supplies and shipping routes. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei said there would…
