As TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis prepare to celebrate their white wedding today, the conversation online has gone far beyond congratulatory messages. Instead, Nigerians are debating whether love really conquers all or whether some differences are simply too big to ignore. Their civil wedding was held in Lagos on July 29 after traditional rites in…
The Lagos State Government has clarified that there is no restriction on movement during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, warning that any arrest or detention of residents solely for moving around during the exercise is unlawful. The clarification was issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following reports…
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, June 8, causing widespread destruction across Mindanao and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia. Authorities say the disaster has killed at least 37 people, injured hundreds more, and left tens of thousands displaced, with search and rescue operations still ongoing as of…
Nigeria’s financial sector is entering a new phase as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) moves to strengthen control over the country’s digital payment ecosystem, while the nation’s foreign exchange position continues to improve. The apex bank has directed banks, fintech companies, mobile money operators, and other payment service providers to store all payment transaction…
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures rolled out the red carpet in Los Angeles on Monday night for the world premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with early reactions praising the film as one of the strongest entries in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man series. The movie, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, arrives in cinemas on July 31…
Kylian Mbappé has brought his African heritage into the 2026 Ballon d’Or conversation, saying he would dedicate the award to Africa if he wins it on October 26. The Real Madrid forward, whose father is Cameroonian and mother has Algerian roots, said he has never lost his connection to his origins. His comments come as…
The latest Victor Osimhen injury has created concern for both Galatasaray and Nigeria after the striker was forced off during Friday’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir. The timing makes the injury particularly important. Osimhen had just scored his sixth goal of the season before leaving the pitch in the first half, with his fitness now…
Afrobeats icon D’banj has added another milestone to his career after becoming the first Nigerian entertainer to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) during celebrations marking the 125th anniversary of the Royal African Society. The award-winning singer, whose real name is Oladapo Oyebanjo, shared the achievement on his verified social media…
Davido’s Oriadé hits 100 million streams on Spotify, giving the Nigerian superstar another major streaming milestone and strengthening the project’s case after early doubts from some listeners. The 13-track project has become the fifth Davido album to reach 100 million Spotify streams, adding another achievement to a catalogue that has remained commercially strong throughout his…
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), marking an improvement from 3.89% in Q1 and 4.23% in the same period last year. The figure gives the government another reason to point to economic recovery. But the more interesting question is whether Nigeria’s economic…
