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NANSInnovate 2026: How Nigerian Students Can Apply for the NANS Business Funding Grant
NANS has opened its doors again, and this time the prize is real money for real student businesses. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) rolled out applications for NANSInnovate…
5 deaths, 10 days apart: The Nigerian celebrities whose sudden exits left fans mourning
The Nigerian entertainment industry has had a difficult start to August 2026, with the deaths…
From Cinema to Ministry and Family: Funke Akindele, Tonto Dikeh and Simi’s latest moves explained
Three familiar names have given Nigerians fresh reasons to pay attention, but their latest moves…
‘Mother’s Love’ grossed over ₦100m, but Omotola Jalade got ₦22m — here’s what happened
When Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde took Mother’s Love to the cinemas in March 2026, the film came…
₦1bn lawsuit, 2 versions of one marriage: Inside Judy Austin & Emmanuel Obasi’s bitter dispute
For years, Judy Austin’s name has been closely tied to Yul Edochie. Their relationship became…
SEDC: Two Years After, South Easterners Lament Poor Performance
On July 24, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established the South East…
INSIGHT: Falana, Adeyanju Back EFCC On Freezing Of Osun State Bank Account As President Tinubu Intervenes
On August 5, 2026 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission directed that no money be withdrawn from the Osun State…
Ethnoreligious killings: Group accuses Amnesty Int. of double standards in violence promotion across Nigeria
The Centre for African Liberation And Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has accused Amnesty International of double standards, taking sides with a…
AT A GLANCE: Where nations stand on Infantino’s 2027 FIFA bid
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is heading towards the March 2027 election for a final term amid a growing divide among…
Jorge Messi Dead at 68: Inside the Life of Lionel Messi’s Father, Agent and First Believer
Jorge Horacio Messi, the father, first coach and longtime agent of Lionel Messi, died on Saturday at Sanatorio Centro in…
Ronald Araujo to Liverpool: Loan Deal, Buy-Option Clause and Medical Details Confirmed
Liverpool have pulled off one of the more unexpected moves of the summer transfer window, agreeing a season-long loan for…
WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Finals: Super Falcons vs Cameroon Headlines Blockbuster Weekend — Full Fixtures, Dates, Kick-Off Times and Venues
The group stage drama at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is over, and Morocco now moves into its…
UBA-Mikano Vehicle Loan: How to Get 70% Car Financing at 23% Interest Over 36 Months
Nigerians in the market for a new car just got a new option, and it comes from an unlikely-sounding pairing: a bank and a generator company. United Bank for Africa…
Three Foreign Scholarship Opportunities Nigerians should watch between August and November 2026
For Nigerians hoping to study abroad without carrying the full weight of international tuition, accommodation, travel and immigration expenses, August 2026 has quietly opened a much bigger window than many…
What Is a Private Pension? Meaning, Types, Benefits and How It Works
Ask ten people what a "private pension" means and you'll probably get ten different answers. Some think it's just another name for a workplace retirement plan. Others assume it only…
Otedola Deepens First HoldCo Grip, Stake Now at 26.1% After N18.1 Billion Share Buy
Femi Otedola isn't slowing down. Nigeria's billionaire investor has once again added to his position in First HoldCo Plc, buying up another 138.04 million shares in a deal worth roughly…
How Katsina United player regained consciousness in mortuary after being declared dead twice
A melee broke out on Tuesday during a preseason match between Nigerian football clubs Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. At the centre of…
ASUU’s 14-day Strike Ultimatum: The 20 Universities at Risk, Reasons, Possible Repercussions
For thousands of students across Nigeria, the next 14 days could become a defining period in the 2026 academic calendar, with developments unfolding around some of the country’s public universities…
23-Year-Old Faith Alayande’s Death at Nigerian Law School: The 4am Incident, Police Investigation, Questions Still Unanswered
Around 4am on Friday, August 7, 2026, the Nigerian Law School campus in Victoria Island, Lagos, was wrapped in the stillness that usually comes with the early hours of the…
August 12 in History: How Nigeria’s Super Eagles Midfielder, Samuel Okwaraji Died in 1989 World Cup Qualifier
On August 13, 1989, Super Eagles midfielder Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, 25, collapsed and died in the closing minutes of Nigeria’s 1990 World Cup qualifier against Angola at the Lagos National…
“Sign of low intelligence, You don’t really care” – Nigerians react as Davido seeks Trump’s intervention in Osun guber election
The gubernatorial election in Osun State, which is slated for the 15th of August, has been on the front burner of public discourse in recent weeks, with major political actors…
Bungudu Bandits Attacks: 10 Key Things To Know About Zamfara Crisis
Suspected bandits invaded Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State barely two weeks ago, killing four security personnel and abducting the council chairman. Residents who witnessed the attack said it…
The Four, Sweet 16 & 3 other cinema movies you should watch out for in the coming months
The Nigerian cinema space is set for an interesting run in the coming months, with a mix of big-budget productions, star-studded dramas, fantasy stories, literary adaptations and the return of…
Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026: Meet the 11 Nigerian Poets Now in the $100,000 Race
The race for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature has reached a stage where every title on the list now carries a different kind of weight, because what began with…
Temitope Osoba’s death: Cancer, poisoning, maltreatment and the claims surrounding her final days
The death of Nollywood actress Temitope “Tope” Osoba has raised questions that go far beyond the announcement of her passing. Osoba, a popular Yoruba actress and producer, died on Tuesday,…
Tears at the Aisle, Celebrity Guests at the Reception: Inside Peller and Jarvis’ White Wedding
There was a different feeling around Peller and Jarvis’ wedding when the doors opened for their white wedding in Lagos on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The noise surrounding their relationship…
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How Katsina United player regained consciousness in mortuary after being declared dead twice
A melee broke out on Tuesday during a preseason match between Nigerian football clubs Katsina…
ASUU’s 14-day Strike Ultimatum: The 20 Universities at Risk, Reasons, Possible Repercussions
For thousands of students across Nigeria, the next 14 days could become a defining period…
23-Year-Old Faith Alayande’s Death at Nigerian Law School: The 4am Incident, Police Investigation, Questions Still Unanswered
Around 4am on Friday, August 7, 2026, the Nigerian Law School campus in Victoria Island,…
5 deaths, 10 days apart: The Nigerian celebrities whose sudden exits left fans mourning
The Nigerian entertainment industry has had a difficult start to August 2026, with the deaths…
From Cinema to Ministry and Family: Funke Akindele, Tonto Dikeh and Simi’s latest moves explained
Three familiar names have given Nigerians fresh reasons to pay attention, but their latest moves…
August 12 in History: How Nigeria’s Super Eagles Midfielder, Samuel Okwaraji Died in 1989 World Cup Qualifier
On August 13, 1989, Super Eagles midfielder Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, 25, collapsed and died in…
‘Mother’s Love’ grossed over ₦100m, but Omotola Jalade got ₦22m — here’s what happened
When Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde took Mother’s Love to the cinemas in March 2026, the film came…
“Sign of low intelligence, You don’t really care” – Nigerians react as Davido seeks Trump’s intervention in Osun guber election
The gubernatorial election in Osun State, which is slated for the 15th of August, has…
Bungudu Bandits Attacks: 10 Key Things To Know About Zamfara Crisis
Suspected bandits invaded Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State barely two weeks ago, killing…
Atiku, Obi and Makinde Unite Against Tinubu? Key Issues Ahead of the August 18 Opposition Unity Summit
Nigeria's opposition politics is heating up again, and this time the pressure is coming from…
Colombia Earthquake: Why the 7.4-Magnitude Chocó Quake Turned So Deadly, and How Rescuers Are Responding
Colombia is still counting its dead. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake tore through the country's western…
NANS Proposes New ₦200 Student Dues: Latest Update for Prospective Corps Members
Prospective corps members may soon have one more item to add to their NYSC mobilisation…
The Four, Sweet 16 & 3 other cinema movies you should watch out for in the coming months
The Nigerian cinema space is set for an interesting run in the coming months, with…
Faith Alayande: From externship to suicide — Inside story of 23-year-old student’s death at Lagos law school
When Faith Alayande, a 23-year-old student at the Nigerian law school, transferred from the Enugu…
Three Foreign Scholarship Opportunities Nigerians should watch between August and November 2026
For Nigerians hoping to study abroad without carrying the full weight of international tuition, accommodation,…
Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026: Meet the 11 Nigerian Poets Now in the $100,000 Race
The race for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature has reached a stage where every…
Temitope Osoba’s death: Cancer, poisoning, maltreatment and the claims surrounding her final days
The death of Nollywood actress Temitope “Tope” Osoba has raised questions that go far beyond…
Tears at the Aisle, Celebrity Guests at the Reception: Inside Peller and Jarvis’ White Wedding
There was a different feeling around Peller and Jarvis’ wedding when the doors opened for…
Coup: Why we moved to overthrow Tinubu – Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji
A new report has shed more light on the plot by some military officials to…
From mushy public appearances to nightclub confrontation – Inside 2baba and Natasha’s marital crisis
From the mushy public appearance to the resplendent open display of affection, all was going…
2026 Lagos Danfo Digital Payment Plan: Which Routes Are Affected and What Commuters Should Expect
For millions of Lagos commuters, the familiar sight of a yellow danfo pulling up at…
Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Where to Watch Europe’s First in 27 Years on August 12
Europe hasn't gone dark in the middle of the day since 1999. That changes on…
Kano Mass Wedding 2026: Inside the ₦1.5bn State-Sponsored Union of 1,500 Couples — And the Scam Warnings Every Applicant Should Know
For Haruna Bashir, this past weekend wasn't just another wedding. Months earlier, he lost his…
INSIGHT: Falana, Adeyanju Back EFCC On Freezing Of Osun State Bank Account As President Tinubu Intervenes
On August 5, 2026 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission directed that no money be…