Galaxy
Nigeria's premier destination for news, entertainment, and educational content. Broadcasting excellence since 1994.
Jump in and talk back.
Stay informed with the latest updates and stories from Galaxy TV.
ADC accuses APC of seeking Tinubu’s unopposed re-election in 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of trying to weaken opposition parties and clear the way for President Bola Tinubu to emerge as the sole major contender in the 2027 presidential election.
Watch &
Entertainment, sports, and lifestyle from the same newsroom — not a separate app.
Tems revisits early hits, celebrates fan connection in new Spotify film
No evidence Janet Jackson proposed to Chris Brown
Chris Brown gifts homeless beatmaker phone, clothes, music equipment
Janet Jackson offers unsigned artist a spot on anniversary concert, documentary
An unsigned musician will earn the opportunity to feature in Janet Jackson's upcoming concert documentary after winning a competition to open the singer's 40th-anniversary show in Florida. Titled Open for an Icon, the contest grants one emerging artist a live performance slot at Jackson's December 12, 2026 concert at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Fela gave me total freedom – Ghariokwu recalls iconic collaboration
Legendary visual artist Lemi Ghariokwu has warned that the systemic neglect of album credits and cultural preservation threatens to erase the contributions of vital music professionals across Africa. Popularly known as the "King of Covers," Ghariokwu stressed that the modern industry's singular focus on superstar artistes and social media has overshadowed the producers, instrumentalists, and visual creators who shaped the continent's musical heritage.
Laughter can promote well-being, reduce stress – Comedian
A comedian, Emmanuel Ezeh, popularly known as MC2talk, has called for greater promotion of laughter and entertainment as tools to improve wellbeing, reduce stress, and strengthen national unity.
Osimhen’s CAF award snub sparks debate over Nigeria’s football fortunes
Former Nigeria Football Association chairman Kojo Williams has attributed the absence of Nigerian players from the 2026 Confederation of African Football Player of the Year shortlists to the country's disappointing performances in major international competitions.
US withdraws from U-17 World Cup over security fears
The United States has reportedly withdrawn its Under-17 men's national team from the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar just days before kickoff, citing security concerns stemming from the conflict involving Iran. The US Soccer Federation communicated the decision to players and officials on Wednesday following consultations with its internal security team and the US State Department.
Manchester United sack Michael Carrick as Pochettino closes
Manchester United are closing in on an agreement to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their next head coach, effectively bringing Michael Carrick's tenure at the club to an end. The Argentine manager, who currently leads the United States men's national team, has reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle to take charge at Old Trafford should United formally dismiss Carrick.
Chude Jideonwo wins ANA prize for book on depression
Media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has won the 2026 Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Prize for Best Non-Fiction for his book, How Depression Saved My Life, describing the recognition as one of his most cherished professional honours.
NTDA postpones maiden tourism expo to 2027
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has announced the postponement of the maiden edition of the Naija Flavour International Tourism Expo (NAFITOE) to 2027.
NLNG offers $20,000 prize for young Nigerian documentary filmmakers
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced a $20,000 prize for the 2027 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, inviting young filmmakers to showcase lesser-known aspects of the nation. The competition, themed “Nigeria Unseen,” is open to Nigerian filmmakers aged 18 to 35 residing anywhere in the world.
Featured
Award-winning shows broadcasting across Nigeria and West Africa.
Benue urges CRS, UNHCR to strengthen humanitarian partnership
The Benue State Government has called on humanitarian organisations operating in the state to strengthen collaboration and coordinate their interventions to prevent duplication of assistance to internally displaced persons and other vulnerable residents. Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, Dr James Iorpuu, made the call while receiving a joint delegation from Catholic Relief Services, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the United States Department of State.
Cross River couple gets 5yrs over attempt to sell son for N800, 000
A Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced a couple to five years' imprisonment each for attempting to sell their one-year-old son for N800,000. The convicts, Emmanuel Okechukwu Ogbodo, 28, and Peace Ufeabuchi Nnamonu, 22, were found guilty of conspiracy and the attempted sale of their child, Godstime Ogbodo, for exploitation.
Niger LG empowers 1,100 residents with business equipment
The Agaie Local Government Council of Niger State has empowered 1,100 residents, including widows, vulnerable households, women, and youths, with business equipment to promote self-reliance and improve livelihoods. Under the council-organised initiative, beneficiaries received refrigerators, sewing machines, grinding machines, barbing kits, and motorcycles.
Texas man convicted of killing 3 children over ‘evil spirits’ faces execution
A Texas man convicted of murdering his three young children after claiming they were possessed by evil spirits is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday, November 12, more than 23 years after the killings. John Allen Rubio, 45, was sentenced to death for the March 2003 murders of Julissa Quesada, three; John Esteban Rubio, 14 months; and Mary Jane Rubio, two months.
China warns US against using espionage claims to restrict chip access
China has accused the United States of exploiting espionage allegations involving Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang as a pretext to impose a technological blockade ahead of next week's APEC summit meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Shenzhen. Speaking at a regular briefing on Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning dismissed the claims as fabricated spy narratives designed to justify export curbs on advanced semiconductors.
Canada targets 100,000 workers for permanent residency in new immigration plan
Canada is planning to grant permanent residency to up to 100,000 foreign workers and their eligible family members already living in the country under a time-limited measure aimed at addressing labour needs and clearing application backlogs. Announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Tuesday, the initiative forms a key component of the federal government's 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan.
Afreximbank offers $2bn facility to fund projects in Nigerian states, others
Afreximbank has announced a $2bn financing facility for bankable projects across African states and local governments, urging sub-national authorities to develop investment-ready proposals to access the funds.
Alt Bank appoints former I&M Bank Kenya CEO as MD
The Alternative Bank has appointed Gul Khan, former Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Kenya, as its new Managing Director following official approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Khan succeeds Hassan Yusuf, the financial institution’s founding Managing Director, according to a statement released by the bank on Wednesday.
Champion Breweries proposes new listed parent company
Champion Breweries Plc has announced plans to seek shareholder approval to transfer its brewing and beverage assets to a new listed holding entity, Champion Brands Plc, to drive expansion across African markets. The proposed corporate restructuring aims to provide investors with broader exposure to the group's expanding beverage portfolio under a single parent company.
FG targets child malnutrition in 774 LGAs, seeks nutrition law
The Federal Government has unveiled a nationwide grassroots framework, the "Nutrition 774" initiative, to tackle child malnutrition across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Announcing the implementation plan, officials urged the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the proposed National Nutrition Bill to ensure sustainable funding, inter-agency coordination, and statutory backing for maternal and child health interventions.
Delta Govt sanctions absentee health workers, intensifies PHC revitalisation
The Delta Government has sanctioned, demoted, redeployed and dismissed health workers for absenteeism, disclosed Dr Gloria Ferife, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the ministry’s budget defence meeting in Asaba on Wednesday.
Nigerians spend N3.75trn annually treating malaria – EHCON registrar
Dr Yakubu Baba, Registrar, Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), says Nigerians spend an estimated N3.75 trillion annually treating malaria.
NELFUND records 2.45m loan applications, disburses N375bn to students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has received nearly 2.45 million applications since the launch of its student loan scheme in May 2024, with N375.28bn disbursed to more than 1.67 million students across 320 institutions.
Polytechnic workers threaten indefinite strike over unpaid allowances
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has threatened an indefinite nationwide strike beginning November 26, 2026, if federal and state governments fail to settle outstanding allowances and implement the 2026 renegotiated agreement. To press home its demands, the union will observe a three-day warning strike from November 16 to 18, followed by a nationwide protest scheduled for November 25.
Alumni donates 1,000 chairs to Ajayi Crowther University
The association’s president, Mr Busoye Ogunlade, said in Oyo town on Tuesday that the desire to contribute meaningfully to the institution’s growth motivated the gesture.
Lagos targets 2,000MW power supply by March 2027
The Lagos State Government has partnered with 22 private investors to generate an additional 2,000 megawatts of electricity by March 2027 to reduce reliance on the national grid. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the target on Wednesday during the Lagos Energy Summit 2026, themed “Lagos Energy Evolution: Transforming the Future.”
NUPRC approves 595 oil well re-entries, 145 new drilling operations in 2026
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) approved 595 oil well re-entries and 145 new drilling operations in the first ten months of 2026 to boost crude oil output. NUPRC Chief Executive Officer Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan also disclosed on Tuesday that the commission sanctioned 39 Field Development Plans during the same period to attract fresh investment into the sector.
Power plants utilise 85% capacity in October – NERC
Nigeria’s power generation plants utilized 85 per cent of their available capacity in October, despite average hourly generation declining by 1.02 per cent, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The commission disclosed the operational data in its October Operational Performance Fact Sheet released on Wednesday via its official X handle.
US midterm elections offer lessons for Nigeria’s opposition
This is the significance of the fact that the president’s party has lost in 19 of the last 22 midterm elections. But so horrible has Mr Trump been in office that a different outcome would have been hard to explain. No surprise, then, that pollsters called the outcome of the elections right this time.
US midterms: What if Tinubu comes third in 2027?
One lesson from America’s November 3, 2026 midterms is that voters can surprise politicians, as the electorate was outraged by rising living costs, corruption allegations around Trump and allies, cruel immigration enforcement, and the war with Iran.
Betta Edu @40: Celebrating leadership, grit and public service
Birthday tributes are no lengthy religious sermons, but how does one describe in a few words a vibrant young woman who, despite her age, exudes the wisdom of a 90-year-old?
Tinubu seeks Reps’ approval for $7.71bn foreign loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to authorise the Federal Government to access $7.71bn (N10.79 trillion) in external loans already captured in the 2026 Appropriation Act, with Eurobond issuance expected to be a major funding option.
ADC lawyer says court ruling does not affect Atiku’s 2027 presidential bid
A lawyer representing the African Democratic Congress, Kalu Kalu, has maintained that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar remains the party’s presidential candidate despite a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the leadership led by Senator David Mark. Kalu argued that the November 5 ruling delivered by Justice Peter Lifu did not invalidate Atiku’s nomination or those of other candidates produced under the Mark-led executive.
APC restricts campaign spokespersons to Yari, Alake, Idris
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has restricted official media communications to three authorized representatives following a structural reorganization of its Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications. Announced on Wednesday by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, public communications will now be handled exclusively by campaign Director-General Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Solid Minerals Minister Dele Alake, and Information Minister Mohammed Idris.
NITDA unveils tech outlook report to guide digital economy investments
The Director-General of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, unveiled the report on Wednesday at the on-going Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition (DNICE) 2026 in Abuja.
Ooni offers 1,000 scholarships through Ojaja University
A statement made available by the Media Unit of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Ojaja University, said the scholarship programme reflected the monarch's commitment to educational advancement, youth empowerment and societal transformation.
NITDA targets 70% digital literacy, seeks more investment
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said Nigeria is yet to achieve its 70 per cent digital literacy target, despite an increase in broadband penetration and internet access across the country.
Local News
Kyari appears before Senate over alleged N210tn NNPCL discrepancies
Kyari's appearance followed months of pressure from lawmakers, who had threatened to invoke their constitutional powers to compel him to honour invitations concerning unresolved audit queries covering the 2017 to 2023 financial years. The former NNPCL chief arrived at Hearing Room 4 of the National Assembly with a delegation of oil company officials.
U-17 WWC: Senate donates N100m to Flamingos, seeks FG rewards
SOKAPU sets 5 conditions for candidates seeking Southern Kaduna votes
Reps demand stronger corporate governance, accountability in oil sector
Nwankwo leads Nigeria’s sprint revival with Youth Olympic gold
Lagos’ Ekore community counts losses as erratic power supply hits businesses
Reps move to overhaul 69-year-old investment law
17 abducted Kaduna worshippers died in captivity, 4 still held – CSWN
Tinubu vows stronger commitment to Nigeria after Umrah
Tools &
Today, in
The national conversation and the day's essentials — in one glance.
You saw it first.
Witnessed something newsworthy? Submit your story with photo or video proof. Our editors review every submission — you'll be notified the moment your status changes.