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An Anglican church chair became a Palace Matter: The strange Iyin Ekiti story linking Gov. Oyebanji and the Oluyin Monarch
Governor Biodun Oyebanji attended a thanksgiving service at Babamuboni Memorial Anglican Church in Iyin Ekiti on May 31, 2026, joined other dignitaries and took his seat during the ceremony, but…
TRIBUTE: Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo”, Owo Blow star, Ulcer Survivor, and Stage 4 Cancer Fighter
Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, widely known as “Ogogo,” is a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment…
4 cases in 9 years : Inside Nigeria’s growing music label crisis
For years, disagreements between Nigerian artistes and the people who managed their careers were often…
Ogogo’s Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Inside the reactions from Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Mr Latin, Odunlade and others
The news surrounding veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, changed quickly after…
BBNaija’s Voluntary Exit History: Neche and Former Housemates who walked away, threatened to leave or nearly quit
Some Big Brother Naija exits arrive with a nomination, a voting result, a familiar eviction…
SEDC: Two Years After, South Easterners Lament Poor Performance
On July 24, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established the South East…
OSUN 2026:14 Factors That Helped In Adeleke’s Victory
On Sunday, 16 August 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC declared Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the August…
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…
Arsenal 2026/27 Squad Numbers: Full List of Shirt Numbers, New Signings and Available Numbers
Arsenal have announced the full list of their squad numbers for the 2026/27 Premier League season, and this list contains…
August 2026: The Goals, Medals, Records and Setbacks that put Nigerian Sports Stars back in the Spotlight
August 2026 has produced the kind of sporting month that refuses to fit neatly into a victory column or a…
HEIGHT ADVANTAGE: Meet 14 of Premier League’s tallest players of all time
The return of Ipswich Town goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen to the Premier League has renewed attention on some of the tallest…
FROM REBUILDING TO CHAMPIONS: How Arteta transformed Arsenal
Arsenal’s return to the summit of English football marked the culmination of a lengthy rebuilding project centred on identity, culture,…
NGX Turnover Surges, Market Capitalisation Drops: The Strange Week in August 2026 Nigerian Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange entered the week ended August 14, 2026 with a market story that looked straightforward on the surface, but the numbers quickly began pointing in different directions. Trading…
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…
Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service of the Federation
The presidency has announced the appointment of Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The appointment was made by President Bola Tinubu on…
Panic as gunmen attack Governor Adeleke’s convoy
The convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State came under attack by gunmen in Osogbo, the state capital, four days after his re-election victory. The governor's convoy came under…
‘Fulani terrorists’ storm Plateau village, kill 30; raze health centres, churches, barns, others
A deadly attack on a community in Nigeria's Middle Belt state of Plateau by rampaging 'Fulani terrorists' has claimed the lives of at least thirty people. The attack happened at…
Osun 2026 Election: Davido, Chioma, Shina Peters and other Celebrity reactions to Gov. Adeleke’s Re-election
The result was already becoming clear across Osun when the mood around the Adeleke family suddenly changed from campaign tension to celebration, and within hours of the official declaration, familiar…
August 18 in Nigerian History: Police Enforced Ban on Public Smoking in Lagos
On August 18, 2014, the Lagos State Police Command enforced ban on public smoking. The command disclosed that it had partnered with British American Tobacco, BAT, to organise a one-day…
Veteran Yoruba Actor Ogogo diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer; Family seeks treatment options
Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Ogogo Hassan is battling stage 4 cancer, with his family appealing to the public for information that could help him access appropriate medical treatment. The development…
Who made NNPC’s new NGO Funding List? The selection story behind Heritage’s First Beneficiaries
Across Nigeria’s social impact space, a new funding story is beginning to attract attention, although the details become more interesting once the announcement is examined beyond the headline. The NNPC…
Inside Woli Arole’s viral ajo saga: Ola Best, Madam Saje, Itele, Kunle Afod, Kemity and the celebrities demanding their money
If you have spent the past few days on Nigerian social media, chances are you have come across one celebrity demanding his Ajo money, another threatening to deal with the…
Dapper breaks silence: 8 points made in response to Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez, T.I Blaze, other ex-signees’ allegations
For years, Dapper Music has been one of the major forces behind the rise of some of Nigeria’s biggest street-pop acts. But the label’s relationships with several former artistes have…
FG approves 250,000 free business name registrations – Here is how to access and apply for the initiative
The Federal Government has announced free business name registration for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The initiative, which is part of President Bola Tinubu's government effort to support and drive the…
DON'T MISS THE BUZZ
TRIBUTE: Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo”, Owo Blow star, Ulcer Survivor, and Stage 4 Cancer Fighter
Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, widely known as “Ogogo,” is a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment…
4 cases in 9 years : Inside Nigeria’s growing music label crisis
For years, disagreements between Nigerian artistes and the people who managed their careers were often…
An Anglican church chair became a Palace Matter: The strange Iyin Ekiti story linking Gov. Oyebanji and the Oluyin Monarch
Governor Biodun Oyebanji attended a thanksgiving service at Babamuboni Memorial Anglican Church in Iyin Ekiti…
Ogogo’s Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Inside the reactions from Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Mr Latin, Odunlade and others
The news surrounding veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, changed quickly after…
BBNaija’s Voluntary Exit History: Neche and Former Housemates who walked away, threatened to leave or nearly quit
Some Big Brother Naija exits arrive with a nomination, a voting result, a familiar eviction…
Arsenal 2026/27 Squad Numbers: Full List of Shirt Numbers, New Signings and Available Numbers
Arsenal have announced the full list of their squad numbers for the 2026/27 Premier League…
Strait of Hormuz Map and Crisis Explained: Why the World’s Most Vital Oil Route Is Still Shut, and What Iran and the US Are Fighting Over
The Strait of Hormuz has been at the centre of a global energy scare for…
August 19 in Nigerian History: Remembering Dr. Stella Adadevoh, Who Paid the Ultimate Price
On August 19, 2014, Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, the senior consultant endocrinologist died of Ebola…
Andy Burnham Bus Pass Funding: £60m Unlocks Free 24/7 Bus Travel for Disabled Passengers
Disabled bus pass holders across England are set for a major win after the government…
UK Commonwealth Fellowship 2026/27: Eligibility, Stipend and the August 25 Deadline Nigerians Can’t Afford to Miss
The clock is ticking on one of the most generous fully funded opportunities open to…
EFCC Nestoil Debt Recovery: How $60m Was Recovered for Creditor Banks
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pulled off a major breakthrough in one…
August 18 in Nigerian History: Police Enforced Ban on Public Smoking in Lagos
On August 18, 2014, the Lagos State Police Command enforced ban on public smoking. The…
Veteran Yoruba Actor Ogogo diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer; Family seeks treatment options
Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Ogogo Hassan is battling stage 4 cancer, with his family appealing…
Who made NNPC’s new NGO Funding List? The selection story behind Heritage’s First Beneficiaries
Across Nigeria’s social impact space, a new funding story is beginning to attract attention, although…
August 2026: The Goals, Medals, Records and Setbacks that put Nigerian Sports Stars back in the Spotlight
August 2026 has produced the kind of sporting month that refuses to fit neatly into…
From Voting to Result Collation: Davido’s call-outs of INEC, Tinubu, Akpabio and other APC figures during 2026 Osun Election
Osun went to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with voters deciding the next…
Inside Woli Arole’s viral ajo saga: Ola Best, Madam Saje, Itele, Kunle Afod, Kemity and the celebrities demanding their money
If you have spent the past few days on Nigerian social media, chances are you…
Dapper breaks silence: 8 points made in response to Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez, T.I Blaze, other ex-signees’ allegations
For years, Dapper Music has been one of the major forces behind the rise of…
FG approves 250,000 free business name registrations – Here is how to access and apply for the initiative
The Federal Government has announced free business name registration for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The…
BBNaija Season 11: Big Brother confirms Neche’s voluntary exit
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has taken an unexpected turn after Neche, one of the…
Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36: Inside Her Death, Career and the Life She Lived Before It
Hayden Panettiere, the actress who grew up in front of American television audiences as the…
Temporary Protected Status Ends for Four African Countries: Full List and What Happens Next
The Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon,…
August 17 in Nigerian History: How the Makoba Raid Sparked a Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew After Claiming 32 Lives
On August 17, 2007, the Rivers State Government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Port Harcourt…
AFTERMATH: How APC’s self-inflicted defeat favoured Adeleke
The Osun governorship election offered the All Progressives Congress more than a defeat; it provided…