A rice and cash distribution by Gbenda Terver, Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Youth Organisations, has triggered a fresh debate over the relationship between youth welfare and political mobilisation in the state. Videos circulating online show Terver distributing 10kg bags of rice and ₦2,000 to young people in Otukpo. He…
The Super Eagles AFCON 2027 qualifiers campaign is almost here, with Nigeria set to begin its road to the tournament during the first qualification window in September. CAF has confirmed that the opening two matchdays will take place between September 21 and October 6, with Nigeria playing its first two games on September 25 and…
A fresh dispute over Peter Obi’s Anambra debt controversy has moved from claims about the state’s finances to a political challenge over his 2027 presidential campaign. The Anambra State Government says eight external loans linked to projects during or inherited by Obi’s administration had an outstanding balance of $92.35 million, equivalent to about ₦127.37 billion…
Nigeria had a major night at the AFRIMMA 2026 awards, with Davido, Tems, BNXN and several other Nigerian entertainers taking home honours in Dallas, Texas. The ceremony returned on September 12 after a two-year break, with awards spread across 41 categories. Davido won Album of the Year for 5ive, while Tems was named Best Female…
Apple is expanding its services business in Nigeria by bringing Apple TV and Apple Arcade to the country through its iCloud+ plans. Starting this month, Nigerian users with a paid iCloud+ subscription will get access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost. The cheapest iCloud+ plan starts at ₦1,300 per month for…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
