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Akademiks trolls Burna Boy for driving Bugatti on Lagos potholes
Kamo State clarifies on Funke Akindele’s absence from movie premiere
Fans celebrate legendary singer, King Sunny Ade, at 80
Charly Boy explains why he linked Isbae U with Obasanjo
Veteran entertainer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has revealed why he helped connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with comedian and content creator Isbae U for his popular YouTube show, Curiosity Made Me Ask.
Paramount settles US states’ suit over Warner Bros deal
Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states challenging its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major legal hurdle to the proposed Hollywood merger.
Bullying made me support Tinubu in 2023 - Bimbo Akintola
Bimbo Akintola, has said bullying and attacks by Nigerians over political differences influenced her decision to publicly support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has said bullying and attacks by Nigerians over political differences influenced her decision to support President Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election.
No referee conspiracy against Real Madrid - Tebas
La Liga president Javier Tebas has dismissed Real Madrid’s complaints over refereeing decisions, saying claims of a conspiracy against the club are being used to deflect attention from its poor start to the season.
Xhaka confesses to obtaining fake COVID-19 vaccine certificate
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has said he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccine certificate during the pandemic of 2020. The former Arsenal player said he made the decision because he distrusted the vaccine.
African stars shine in Europe as Semenyo, Nuamah score braces
Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League after a 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the weekend. Semenyo ended his wait for his first goals of the season with a brace at the Etihad Stadium as City moved three points clear of second-placed Arsenal.
Nigerian food needs the right branding to go global - Hilda Baci
Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci says Nigerian cuisine can gain a stronger place on the global food scene without changing the qualities that make it distinctly Nigerian.
China, Nigeria deepen cultural ties through fashion
Jianxing said the fashion show would enable Chinese and Nigerian clothing cultures to interact, exchange ideas and learn from one another.
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Kaduna women urged to sustain advocacy for improved nutrition
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has urged women leaders to sustain advocacy for improved nutrition financing and services across the state. Balarabe made the call on Tuesday at the Women in Power Conference 2026 held in Kaduna, organised by the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission.
Mambilla: Fagbemi vows tougher defence of Nigeria’s interests
The Federal Government has vowed to continue defending Nigeria against what it described as fraudulent contractual claims and predatory litigation following its victory in the $400m International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration brought by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.
Enugu Police arrest 30-year-old for allegedly killing girlfriend
A 30-year-old man identified as Okpara Emmanuel has been arrested for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Chinyere, in Enugu.
Guterres seeks Africa's inclusion in UN Security Council
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for Security Council reform, saying that the continued absence of permanent African representation on the body was “unjust and indefensible.” Guterres spoke at the opening of the General Debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York.
Firm linked to Russia-backed forgery scheme expanded into Nigeria, Zimbabwe - FT
A Russian-backed financial network accused of moving at least $6.9bn through international banks using front companies and forged documents expanded its operations into Nigeria and Zimbabwe last year, according to an investigation by the Financial Times. The network, known as A7, opened public-facing offices in Lagos and Harare in September 2025 as part of its expansion into Africa. However, the extent of its financial operations in the two countries remains unclear.
Teenager shoots 11 outside Turkey school
A teenager has been arrested after allegedly opening fire outside a high school in western Turkey, injuring 11 students, two of them seriously.
Wike dismisses Kingibe’s FCT loan allegations
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed Sen. Ireti Kingibe’s allegations that he obtained loans for capital projects in the nation’s capital without the National Assembly’s statutory approval.
NMDPRA warns against under-dispensing of petrol to customers
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has observed incidents of under-dispensing of petroleum products at retail outlets nationwide. In a statement on Tuesday, the authority described the act as a serious breach of consumer trust that will not be tolerated.
CBN cuts interest rates to 23% as inflation slows
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 350 basis points to 23 per cent, signalling a significant shift in monetary policy as inflation continues to moderate. The Monetary Policy Committee announced the decision at its 307th meeting held in Abuja on September 21 and 22, 2026, reducing the Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5 per cent.
Zamfara raises health workers’ pay by 95%
The Zamfara State Government has approved a 95 per cent increase in the salaries of health workers, with the new pay structure taking effect from 7 September 2026.
ECOWAS hosts second regional clean cooking committee meeting
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, alongside international development partners, convened the Second Steering Committee meeting for the Regional Clean Cooking Action in West Africa (ReCCAWA) at ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja on September 18, 2026.
Toxic local herbal concoction claims 48 lives in Ondo – NAFDAC
The incident was first reported in early September 2026, after multiple residents suddenly fell ill and died after consuming the suspected herbal substance.
Kaduna inaugurates basic education projects in 23 LGAs
The Kaduna State Government has commissioned basic education infrastructure and learning interventions across the 23 local government areas of the state. The government says the move underscores its commitment to human capital development and improved learning outcomes.
UK removes Nigeria from direct QTS application route
United Kingdom has removed Nigeria, Ghana and India from the countries whose overseas-trained teachers can apply directly for Qualified Teacher Status in England.
Education Ministry warns parents against ‘National PTA’
Federal Ministry of Education has disowned an association operating under the umbrella of National Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of the Federal Unity Colleges, saying it is neither recognised nor authorised to represent the schools or their PTAs. The Ministry made this known in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations.
Dangote buys 4,000 machines for refinery expansion
Dangote Industries Limited has expanded its construction equipment fleet to 6,500 machines as work progresses on the expansion of its Lekki refinery to 1.4 million barrels per day.
Deregulation made Dangote IPO possible — Petroleum Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the Federal Government’s deregulation of the petroleum sector paved the way for the success of the ongoing Dangote Petroleum Refinery initial public offering.
Paul C Nwabuikwu: Okonjo-Iweala's henchman, revolution, marijuana and other stories
By Omoyele Sowore Paul C Nwabuikwu, a longtime communications lieutenant of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has written a lengthy piece in ThisDay attempting to explain why Nigerians supposedly do not take my presidential candidacy seriously.
2027: Makinde unveils ‘Reset Agenda’, tackles presidency
Presidential candidate of the African Peoples Movement, APM, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has unveiled what he describes as a “Reset Agenda” for Nigeria, promising reforms in the economy, education, security and the country’s socio-political system.
Makinde denies receiving N50bn FG funding for Ibadan airport
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has denied receiving N50bn from the Federal Government for the upgrade of the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan. Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has denied receiving N50bn from FG for the upgrade of the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan.
Nigerians will treat election riggers as enemies, says Obidient Movement
The Obidient Movement has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that the 2027 general elections will be rig-and -die. The movement said it observed, with grave concern, a video showing Wike speaking publicly about how he and other conspirators committed a treasonable offence against the Nigerian people in 2023 by manipulating election results to favour President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nigerian doctor performs first tele-robotic surgery in West Africa
Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery, and what has been described as the first such procedure in West Africa, following a collaboration between Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV), RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja.
OpenAI reveals six cases of AI misbehaviour
OpenAI has announced plans to publicly report a wider range of incidents involving its artificial intelligence models going off track, as the company disclosed six previously unreported cases of AI misbehaviour.
Tegbe seeks EFCC’s intervention on growing vandalism, energy theft
The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has solicited the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to tackle the growing menace of vandalism and energy theft in the power sector.
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