BREAKING: Ex-Delta governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, dies at 71
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 after a brief sickness. His death was announced by his family in a statement on Monday, October…
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Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
Rwanda has signed a 10-year agreement with formula one to host a Grand Prix in the country in the early 2030s. The race, known as the African grand prix, will take place…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s inflation drops to 14.63% in September 2026 — NBS
Nigeria headline inflation rate fell to 14.63% in September 2026, down from 15.39% in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks the fourth consecutive monthly declined in inflation.…
Over 40 ISWAP terrorists killed in Borno airstrike, says military
The Nigerian military has reported that over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a prominent commander, were killed in an airstrike at Badu Village in Borno State. The operation…
BREAKING: No return to fuel subsidy, multiple exchange rates, Oyedele insists
The Federal Government of Nigeria has ruled out bringing back fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates, reaffirming its commitment to economic reforms. finance minister and coordinating minister of the economy, Taiwo Oyedele,…
Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a small, growth known as a lung nodule. the procedure followed the discovery of growth during a routine…
NCC unveils toll-free line to verify phone approval status before purchase
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has advised Nigerians to check whether their mobile phones are approved for use on local telecommunications networks by dialing *315# or visiting its official device checker website.…
WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Train On Termite-Infested Pitch Ahead Niger Clash
Nigeria's U-17 national team, the golden eaglet, have crashed out of the WAFU-BU-17 Championship after failing to secure qualification for the 2027 U-17 Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) and FIFA U-17 World…
2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Arrive In Rabat Ahead Of Poland Clash
Nigeria's Under 17 women's national football team, known as Flamingos, arrived in Rabat, Morrocco, ahead of their opening match against Poland in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's world cup. The team, led…
Madueke scores only goal as below-par Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the English premier League, thanks for a late goal from Noni Madueke in the 80th minute. Despite a below-par performance and struggling…
Tinubu spent N9 trillion of NLNG dividends meant for 36 states, promised to return it after election: Seyi Makinde
The presidency has denied Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde's claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG (NLNG) dividends meant for each state until after the 2027 general…
Dangote Refinery: Principal actors and factors behind its success
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has extended the closing date of its Initial Public Offering (IPO)by two weeks, from October 13 to October 27, 2026, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).…