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Teddy A reveals fight with Bambam before his proposal
My music vault contains at least 170 songs — Rihanna
TikTokers Peller, Jarvis announce pregnancy two months after wedding
Veteran rapper Lord of Ajasa becomes US citizen
Veteran Nigerian rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has become a United States citizen, drawing fresh attention to his contribution to the growth of indigenous-language hip-hop in Nigeria.
Spotify takes audiobooks to more than 180 markets
Spotify is expanding its audiobook service to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, but listeners in Africa will largely access the feature through a separate paid add-on rather than as part of their Premium subscriptions.
Singer Ayra Starr speaks on handling attraction while taken
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has opened up about how she would handle attraction to someone else while already in a serious relationship. The “Rush” singer shared her perspective while responding to a woman seeking relationship advice on her “Ask Ayra Starr” show.
Rwanda set to host F1 Grand Prix in 2030
According to RacingNews365, Rwanda is reportedly set to bring Formula 1 back to Africa in 2030, with the country planning to build a new circuit near Kigali for a potential Grand Prix.
Messi, Argentina stars refused to swap shirts with Benin players — Rohr
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has lamented that his players were denied the chance to exchange shirts with Argentine players and take photos with Lionel Messi at the 39-year-old's farewell game in Buenos Aires.
Xhaka fined over fake COVID-19 vaccine certificate
Sunderland skipper Granit Xhaka has been fined after it emerged that he falsified a COVID-19 vaccine certificate despite not taking the jab. Xhaka's actions came to light after Swiss authorities in Lucerne investigated a doctor for incorrectly issuing a series of COVID certificates during the pandemic.
Newlywed Ondo cleric admits past affairs, apologises to women, quits ministry
Adegoke announced his decision in a statement on Monday, saying he had withdrawn from public ministry and social media to reflect on his past conduct, seek counsel, and make amends.
New York mayor Mamdani celebrates Nigerian culture, Afrobeats
Mamdani made the remarks in a post on X while commemorating 34 years of the Nigerian Day Parade.
Customer Service Week turns focus to AI, workplace abuse
The week, which runs from October 5 to 9, is being observed globally to recognise customer service professionals and highlight the value of good service, but this year’s themes have particular relevance for Nigeria, where frontline workers handle millions of interactions with customers through branches, call centres, social media and online support platforms.
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Woman gets N3m bail over alleged cyberstalking of Folashade Okoya
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted a 35-year-old woman, Ifeoma Vivian Nwafor, N3m bail after she was arraigned over alleged cyberstalking of the Managing Director of Eleganza Industries Limited, Mrs Folashade Noimat Okoya.
Kidnapped NYSC members: Parents paid ransom in dollars – Report
Parents of the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped in Imo State have told the BBC that they raised money to pay ransom in US dollars before their children were released.
Zamfara has not taken any loan since 2023 – Commissioner
The present administration in Zamfara under Gov. Dauda Lawal has not collected a single loan from any local or international financial institution since its inception in 2023.
Ghana approves formal application to join BRICS
Ghana’s government has approved plans to formally apply for BRICS membership as part of a strategy to accelerate economic development. This was announced by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Thursday.
Badenoch accuses Reform MPs of racial identity politics
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised Reform UK MPs for questioning the identity of black Britons, saying she does not want her children growing up in a country where their Britishness is challenged because of their background.
Badenoch vows inheritance tax cut on family homes
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish inheritance tax on family homes if her party wins the next general election while addressing the Conservative Party’s annual conference in Birmingham
AfCRA: Afreximbank backs African-owned credit rating agency
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called for African ownership and independent standards to guide the newly launched Africa Credit Rating Agency, saying the institution must reflect the continent’s economic and institutional realities.
Nigerian emerges chairman of global oil palm assembly
A Nigerian has been elected to lead the General Assembly of the World Coalition of Oil Palm Smallholders, giving the country a key position in an organisation representing more than 50 million smallholder farmers globally.
Reforms, oil revenues boost naira stability, economic growth - World Bank
The World Bank has raised its forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth in 2026 to 4.3 per cent, citing improved macroeconomic stability, stronger investor confidence and a gradual recovery in private investment.
Alausa seeks stronger education role in tackling child malnutrition
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called for a stronger role in tackling child malnutrition through school feeding, school health and nutrition education.
Experts seek tighter rules for AI in healthcare
Experts have raised concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence in Nigeria’s healthcare system, calling for stronger regulation and locally developed AI models to protect patients and improve the accuracy of medical decisions.
World Sight Day: FG says 24m Nigerians live with vision loss
The Federal Government says about 24 million Nigerians live with vision loss as the world marks World Sight Day 2026.
Abuja teachers’ strike disrupts academic activities
Academic activities have been disrupted across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) commenced an indefinite strike over the promotion and career progression of teachers...
Malala Fund commits $2.95m to girls’ education in Nigeria
The Malala Fund says it awarded 9.8 million dollars in grants during the past year, including 2.95 million dollars to organisations advancing girls’ education and rights across Nigeria, according to its annual report.
TikTok Video: Amnesty urges Madonna varsity to rescind nursing students' expulsion
Pressure is mounting on Madonna University, Elele Campus, Rivers State, to review the punishment imposed on 15 nursing students over a viral social media video, with Amnesty International describing the sanctions as disproportionate.
Lagos targets up to 400MW power generation in 3 years
The Lagos State Government is targeting an increase in electricity generation from less than 60MW to between 200MW and 400MW over the next two to three years as private operators expand projects across the state.
Nigeria’s oil output rose to 1.82m bpd, says Ojulari
Nigeria’s crude oil production has risen to 1.821 million barrels per day, including condensates, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to boost output towards its three-million-barrel-per-day target.
FG moves to recover 350MW from Zungeru plant
The Federal Government is seeking to recover up to 350 megawatts of electricity capacity from the Zungeru Hydropower Project as regulators move to address constraints limiting the plant’s output.
The Economist and the fallacy of overgeneralisation
The Economist’s October 1 article, “Nigerians dislike their president, but may re-elect him anyway,” is serious foreign correspondence and deserves to be treated as such. It makes valid observations about hardship, insecurity and Nigeria’s fragmented opposition. But its headline reaches a national conclusion that its reporting does not sufficiently establish: that Nigerians, collectively, “dislike” President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Asari Dokubo's pipeline contract claims and the stakes for Niger Delta security
Former Niger Delta militant Asari Dokubo is known for his outspoken views on issues affecting the Niger Delta. His recent comments on pipeline surveillance contracts, however, have generated considerable debate about the potential consequences of making unverified claims about sensitive security and economic arrangements.
21st-century demands vs 19th-century pay: The crisis facing Nigerian educators
Nigeria cannot continue to celebrate teachers on World Teachers’ Day while neglecting their welfare for the remaining 364 days. If the country genuinely wants an educated, productive, and globally competitive population, it must treat the people who produce that population as an investment, not an expense.
INEC announces voter register display, PVC collection in A’Ibom
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will display voter registers and distribute permanent Voter Cards (PVC) to eligible voters in the state between Oct. 9 and 15.
APC plans North Central reconciliation ahead of 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to establish reconciliation committees across the North Central to address grievances arising from recent party primaries and congresses ahead of the 2027 elections.
Obi campaign defends fuel subsidy policy
The presidential campaign council of Peter Obi has said his plan to restore petrol subsidy if elected in 2027 would not amount to a return to the subsidy regime abolished by President Bola Tinubu.
NLNG unveils AI tool to cut MRI scan time by 90%
Nigeria LNG Limited has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered innovation that could cut magnetic resonance imaging scan times by up to 90 per cent without requiring new MRI equipment.
Kaduna: Army warns residents, farmers ahead of live-fire exercise
The exercise will take place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Area, Kachia, according to a statement signed by Maj. G.A. Okupe, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, on Friday in Kaduna.
Technology: AI will help achieve 2030 health targets – Stakeholders
They made the call on Friday in Abuja, at a meeting on implementation of the 2026/2027 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP).
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