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Five Nigerian male celebrities who have worked with female managers
Fuji musician arraigned Felix Osagie over alleged N21.2m fraud
Officially a US Airman: Nollywood actor, Justin UG, announces US Air Force enlistment
Tems revisits early hits, celebrates fan connection in new Spotify film
Nigerian singer Tems has revisited her musical beginnings and celebrated her enduring connection with fans in a new live performance film released by Spotify. Titled Tems Surround Sound, the film captures the Grammy-winning artiste performing some of her biggest hits—including Looku Looku, Try Me, Free Mind, and Love Me JeJe—during an intimate concert staged in Lagos.
No evidence Janet Jackson proposed to Chris Brown
A viral claim alleging that American music icon Janet Jackson proposed to fellow singer Chris Brown has been found to be unsubstantiated, with no credible evidence linking the two stars romantically. Checks of entertainment reports, interviews, and public statements revealed no reliable account of a proposal, and neither artist nor their representatives have confirmed the rumour.
Chris Brown gifts homeless beatmaker phone, clothes, music equipment
American singer Chris Brown has offered a homeless beatmaker new music equipment and a phone containing his personal number, in a gesture that has attracted widespread goodwill online.
First Bank-sponsored sports festival hosts 2,000 students in Ogun
Mr Alex Okonkwo, the Coordinator of the festival, who spoke on the sidelines of the grand finale of the festival at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Thursday, noted that the initiative gives students a platform to test their abilities and potential.
Dakar 2026: 2 Nigerian sprinters among 10 young stars tipped for LA28
The pair made history in Senegal by winning the women’s and men’s 100m titles, respectively, putting them among a new generation of athletes whose performances could earn them places at LA28.
My mother’s sacrifices inspired World Cup success — Flamingos Golden Ball winner, Umejiaku
The Golden Ball winner said growing up in a family with limited financial resources had presented significant challenges, but she remained determined to succeed in football and improve her family’s circumstances.
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.
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Ekiti community urges Oyebanji to reconstruct dilapidated road
The union also urged the state government to accelerate work on the ongoing Are-Oye-Ekiti Road project, citing its importance to the community and neighbouring towns.
FG urges businesses to comply with measurement laws
Dr Salim Mohammed, Director, Weights and Measures Department, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday in Lagos.
Disu commends spouses of officers for keeping homefront
Disu said this at the decoration ceremony of the recently promoted Comptrollers of Immigration at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters on Thursday in Abuja.
Burkina Faso pledges compensation for Nigerian trafficking victims
The pledge followed a meeting between Burkina Faso’s Minister of Justice, Maître Bayala, and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Endoni, in Ouagadougou.
ECOWAS seeks reliable data on health training institutions in West Africa
ECOWAS President, Mr Bassirou Faye, represented by Prof. Awa Seck, a Senegalese infectious diseases specialist, made the call at a regional workshop to finalise the mapping of health training institutions on Thursday in Abuja.
Malaysian police shoot dead foreigner after machete attack severs officer’s hand
A foreign national has been shot dead by police in Malaysia after allegedly attacking emergency responders with two machetes, severing the right hand of a police officer during an attempted intervention at a residential apartment in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
Equities market recoups losses, investors gain N328bn
The uptrend was driven by improved bargain hunting and renewed investors interest in stocks like: Fidson, Sunu Assurances, Champion Breweries, Fortis Global Insurance, Caverton Offshore Support Group and 21 other stocks.
Regency Alliance Insurance pays N6.88bn claims in 2025
Chief Wale Taiwo, Acting Chairman of the company, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday while commenting on the company’s audited financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025.
Veritas Kapital Assurance total assets hit N54.56bn
The company disclosed this in its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended Sept. 30, released through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Thursday.
Expert warns Nigerians against kidney disease myths, others
The professor gave the advice while delivering the 256th inaugural lecture of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), titled “Breaking the Chains of Myth: Kidney Disease, African Culture and Tradition”.
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.
2027: ASUU bars officials from endorsing candidates, parties
ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, stated this while speaking at the 2026 ASUU Heroes’ Day in Abuja on Thursday.
2027: Former LASU VC, association mobilise grassroots for APC
Olatunji-Bello, during a maiden free medical outreach at Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, urged the residents to support APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
We are not on strike — KASU ASUU
The union said academic activities would continue uninterrupted, urging students to remain focused and attend to their academic responsibilities.
PMI delivers meters to 2.8m electricity customers – Tegbe
The minister said this in Abuja on Thursday while delivering the opening address at the sixth Annual Conference of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PCAN).
US firm to build $100m gas processing plant, in Bayelsa
According to the statement, the agreement was reached at the close of the two-day inaugural US-Nigeria Governors G2B Forum on Energy, Mining and Infrastructure held at the Sweet Water Country Club, Sugar Land in Texas.
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.”
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?
2027: PDP gov candidate promises prosperous Kwara
According to him, the manifesto was not merely a political document but a vision, a practical programme of action and a contract with the people of Kwara.
Shettima hails Tinubu's reforms, Infrastructure
Accordingly, he urged them to evaluate the Tinubu administration based on its tangible impact on citizens' lives and the ongoing infrastructure and economic reforms that require more time to complete.
Preparations for 2027 elections on course – INEC
National Commissioner, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, disclosed this on Thursday 12th November, 2026 at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya.
NITDA rewards top startups with N7.5m
VarsityScape, a Lagos-based educational technology startup, came second with N2.5 million, while Chekkit, a platform that combats counterfeit products, emerged third with N2 million.
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.
Politics
Senate warns Tinubu’s NMDPRA nominees against undermining petroleum reforms
The group also declared support for Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State and pledged allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Kyari appears before Senate over alleged N210tn NNPCL discrepancies
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
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