Seyi Vibez’s “Ilome” has climbed to No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart, giving the Nigerian street-pop star another major milestone just a week after releasing his new album, SWAGUU. As of September 24, “Ilome” sits ahead of “GTA” and “VOLUME,” with 13 of the Top 15 songs coming from the album….
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut its Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5% to 23%, delivering a 350-basis-point reduction that marks a major shift in the country’s interest-rate environment. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on September 22, 2026, after the 307th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee in Abuja. The previous rate of…
The Israeli military says it has killed Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad, a Hamas military wing commander who was involved in holding seven Israeli hostages during the Gaza war. The strike, carried out in the Gaza City area over the weekend, has drawn attention because the target was reportedly connected directly to the captivity of several…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed that every Nigerian should undergo military training, saying the experience could help citizens understand the discipline, endurance and sacrifices involved in protecting the country. Musa made the comments during an appearance on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami. He argued that experiencing military training would…
Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has gifted Bobrisky ₦2 million for his birthday, but the money is only part of the story. The bigger talking point is what the gesture says about a friendship that once ended in a very public social media fallout. Dikeh celebrated Bobrisky on Instagram on September 22, 2026, describing…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Cardi B have become one of the unexpected talking points from Milan Fashion Week after the Nigerian footballer was spotted with the American rapper during the event. The moment comes as Okoye is also attracting attention for a different reason. He was the only member of Nigeria’s 24-man squad…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have stepped up preparations for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, with 23 players now involved in training ahead of Friday’s opening match in Uyo. The team initially had 20 players in camp on Tuesday, September 22, before captain Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali joined the group….
Nigeria has placed its public health system on high alert for Ebola as a major outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) issued an interim advisory on September 23, 2026, following the worsening situation in the DRC. As…
Typhoon Dujuan has left at least nine people dead and four others missing in eastern Japan after torrential rain triggered major flooding and landslides across the Tokyo region. The storm, which moved along Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday, September 21, brought record rainfall to parts of the Kanto region before moving away from the country….
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has rejected a claim by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike that the Federal Government gave Oyo State ₦50 billion to support the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport. The disagreement, which emerged on September 22, has added another public dispute to the increasingly complicated political relationship between the two former…
