Niger’s military government has accused France and several neighbouring countries of supporting a failed coup attempt in Niamey, raising the possibility of a new diplomatic confrontation across the Sahel. The accusations came after soldiers launched a mutiny on August 29, attacking strategic locations including a military base at Diori Hamani International Airport and attempting to…
A Nigerian woman has gone viral after asking social media personality VeryDarkMan to help her unemployed husband find work, only for the discussion to take an unexpected turn. According to a video from VeryDarkMan’s livestream shared widely online, the woman said her husband had been looking for work for about eight years after completing his…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will seek re-election in March 2027, despite growing pressure from several of football’s biggest regional bodies. FIFA confirmed on Sunday that nothing has changed regarding Infantino’s plan to contest the election. If successful, the 56-year-old will remain FIFA president until 2031. The decision is significant because Infantino is entering an election…
Nigerian actress and content creator Nimmy Ferrari dies at 21, just days before she was expected to celebrate the completion of her new home in Sagamu, Ogun State. News of her death began circulating on September 6, with actress Oluwakemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, among those who shared tributes. The timing has made the…
Uber and British autonomous-driving company Wayve have launched London’s first public robotaxi service, marking a major step in the UK’s move towards self-driving transport. The service began on September 3, allowing selected passengers to book autonomous rides through the Uber app. But the biggest surprise is that London’s first robotaxi is not completely driverless. The…
Nigeria’s latest state finance figures are exposing a growing fiscal divide between Nigerian states. In 2025, the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory generated about ₦4.15 trillion in internally generated revenue, but Lagos State generated 45% of subnational IGR, highlighting how heavily Nigeria’s domestic revenue base depends on one state. At the same time,…
A surprise appearance by Regina Daniels at Ned Nwoko’s home has reignited public interest in the couple’s troubled relationship, months after their highly publicised separation. A TikTok live video circulating online on September 5 showed the Nollywood actress at Nwoko’s residence with their sons, Moon and Khalifa, as well as Nwoko’s son Amir. The footage…
The Dangote Refinery IPO has received approval from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission, setting the stage for what could become Africa’s biggest-ever share sale. The company plans to offer 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 each, potentially raising about ₦2.15 trillion, or $1.63 billion, if fully subscribed. The order book is expected to open on…
Two workers have been rescued alive in Nepal after spending nine days trapped underground, giving rescuers and families a rare moment of hope after catastrophic floods devastated the country. Mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah and mechanical supervisor Kabir Maharjan were pulled from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel on Friday after rescue teams reached them about 170…
The latest Davido and Erigga feud has turned into more than a social media argument. Their exchange has reopened an old debate in the Nigerian music industry: how much should family wealth matter when judging an artist’s success? Erigga’s Post Sparks the Argument The controversy started after Erigga posted a message praising musicians who did…
