Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that maintaining his lifestyle as one of Africa’s biggest music stars costs him between $200,000 and $300,000 every month, and that figure does not include expenses for his wife, children, luxury cars, jewelry or household. He made the disclosure during a recent livestream with content creator Davrel. According to the…
The Senate has cautioned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde against his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction and rescue of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area, arguing that such matters fall within Nigeria’s domestic security framework and should not undermine the work of the country’s security agencies. The warning came…
Nigeria’s economy recorded mixed developments on Tuesday as the naira traded at around ₦1,382/$ at the official foreign exchange window while strengthening slightly to about ₦1,412/$ on the parallel market. The movement came amid continued volatility in the foreign exchange market and major policy shifts in the energy sector. In a move aimed at boosting…
The LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has discharged 31 of the rescued Oriire school pupils after certifying them medically fit, marking another milestone in the recovery of victims abducted from schools in Oyo State. The children have since been reunited with their families following comprehensive medical assessments. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Olawale Olakulehin, disclosed…
The Federal Government has placed 26 states on red alert over the heightened risk of severe flooding as the peak of the rainy season approaches, while a tragic landslide in Cross River State has claimed the lives of four siblings, underscoring growing concerns about weather-related disasters across Nigeria. The flood warning follows forecasts from relevant…
Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has opened a window on the approach the Cup-holders are thinking of adopting for their defence of the title when the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals begin in Morocco this month. Nnadozie, one of the best women goalkeepers in the world, who is serving her third successive…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun selling petrol and other refined petroleum products in U.S. dollars, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s downstream oil market following the breakdown of the Federal Government’s naira-for-crude arrangement. Under the new pricing template, the refinery fixed the ex-depot price of petrol at $0.779 per liter, with diesel priced at…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have gathered momentum after Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu unveiled a 25-player squad for the tournament in Morocco, while the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approved the creation of two new domestic competitions aimed at expanding the country’s football ecosystem. Madugu’s squad is led…
Thousands of residents have been displaced after torrential seasonal rainfall triggered severe flash flooding across Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, submerging homes, businesses and major roads. The flooding left many families temporarily homeless and caused widespread damage to property. Among the worst-hit areas were Abak Road, Ewet Housing Estate, Ikot Ekpene Road, Aka Itiam…
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, following widespread public opposition to the plan. The Federal Ministry of Education announced that it has withdrawn its June 18, 2026 directive, which proposed…
