Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has continued to slow, falling from 15.43 per cent in July to 15.39 per cent in August 2026. The latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show another month of easing price pressures, but the numbers do not mean Nigerians are suddenly paying less for food and other essentials….
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 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…
A confrontation between a Lagos mother and police officers in Ikorodu has drawn attention to renewed concerns over Lagos police illegal phone searches and how young Nigerians respond when stopped by security personnel. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated online, reportedly involved three young men travelling in a tricycle. The officers allegedly…
The Nigeria 2027 presidential election is already producing a major debate over what opposition candidates would do differently, with fuel prices and the future of petrol pricing emerging as key issues. Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate Seyi Makinde has rejected a return to the old fuel subsidy system, instead proposing cheaper…
Nigeria’s latest security incidents show a worrying pattern: the country’s security challenge is becoming increasingly spread across different regions and taking different forms. In Borno, suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters attacked the convoy of APC governorship candidate Mustapha Gubio. In Sokoto, bandits killed five residents and injured three others, while residents also reported abductions and cattle…
Nigeria’s power sector contracted by 10.63% in Q2 2026, extending its decline for a second consecutive quarter even as the wider economy recorded stronger growth. The figures raise a bigger question than the latest contraction: can Nigeria sustain economic growth without fixing its electricity supply chain? Power Sector Moves in the Opposite Direction According to…
The planned Living in Colors premiere in Lagos has been stopped by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), but the controversy goes beyond the movie itself. The case has raised fresh questions about NFVCB movie censorship, how filmmakers handle classification rules and what happens when a production reaches the public before regulators approve…
Barcelona are making two very different moves in the transfer market. The club is preparing to let young defender Álvaro Cortés leave for Royal Antwerp while bringing in experienced Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković from Fenerbahçe. The two deals show a clear balance in Barcelona’s squad planning. One move gives a young player a better chance…
