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FULL LIST: FRSC traffic offences, fines motorists should know
The Federal Road Safety Corps has published a schedule of traffic offences and corresponding penalties applicable to motorists and other road users in Nigeria. The official schedule, available through the…
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…
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…
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On August 5, 2026 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission directed that no money be withdrawn from the Osun State…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…
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…
SPOTLIGHT: Meet Obii Okafor, first African woman to win UK telecoms award
Nigerian-born technology executive, Obiageli Obii Okafor, has made history after becoming the first African woman to receive the Women in Telecoms Champion Award at the Comms Council UK Awards 2026…
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…
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 well for these new love birds, and for once it appeared 2baba had found the…
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 a bus stop usually comes with a familiar routine. A passenger boards, states the destination,…
How to Register Births, Deaths, and Get Certificates Online in Nigeria as FG Launches New Platform
The Federal Government has introduced a digital platform through which Nigerians can register births and deaths, obtain birth attestations, correct civil registration information and verify certificates without visiting registration offices.…
August 10 in Nigerian History: Gunmen in Military Fatigues Abduct Two Foreign Oil Workers in Rivers
On August 10, 2006, two foreign oil workers were seized by armed men dressed in military fatigues in Rivers State. Police sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 5:30…
BBNaija Season 11: Martins, Mercedes Sent Home in First Eviction Night — See Voting Results
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 house has recorded its first major exits, with Martins Iyeh and Ijeoma “Mercedes” Emi becoming the first two housemates evicted from the competition. The…
New report on Nollywood’s Stanley Amandi: Tinubu Coup plot, South East Mobilisation Plan, ₦100,000 Payment, ₦50m budget explained
Nigeria's alleged 2025 coup investigation has entered another revealing phase, with a new report bringing the name of a Nollywood actor into the centre of a story that had previously…
What really happened to Real Warri Pikin? 8 years of bullying, cancelled show & a battle over identity
For Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha aka Real Warri Pikin, comedy has often been a way to connect with people, tell her story and make sense of difficult experiences. But on…
August 9 in Nigerian History: Biafran Forces Cross River Niger, Seize Mid-Western Towns
On August 9, 1967, no fewer than 3,000 Biafran soldiers crossed the River Niger at Asaba and pushed into the Mid-Western Region, marking the first major Biafran incursion outside the…
Louisiana Vibrio Vulnificus Outbreak 2026: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5, Officials Warn Over Seawater Wound Risk
Nine people. Five deaths. And it's only August. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) says the state has recorded nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection so far in 2026, and…
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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…
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…
SEDC: Two Years After, South Easterners Lament Poor Performance
On July 24, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established the South East Development Commission, SEDC.…
Top 10 richest immigrant billionaires in America revealed as foreign-born entrepreneurs amass $2.2tn
Foreign-born entrepreneurs, investors and technology executives have continued to shape the United States economy, with…
Farragut Bay Controversy: Inside Emerging Claims That Zuckerberg Yacht Ignored Alaska Rescue Call
Mark Zuckerberg has a $300 million yacht built for exactly this kind of moment, a…
How to Register Births, Deaths, and Get Certificates Online in Nigeria as FG Launches New Platform
The Federal Government has introduced a digital platform through which Nigerians can register births and…
August 10 in Nigerian History: Gunmen in Military Fatigues Abduct Two Foreign Oil Workers in Rivers
On August 10, 2006, two foreign oil workers were seized by armed men dressed in…
BBNaija Season 11: Martins, Mercedes Sent Home in First Eviction Night — See Voting Results
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 house has recorded its first major exits, with Martins…
New report on Nollywood’s Stanley Amandi: Tinubu Coup plot, South East Mobilisation Plan, ₦100,000 Payment, ₦50m budget explained
Nigeria's alleged 2025 coup investigation has entered another revealing phase, with a new report bringing…
What really happened to Real Warri Pikin? 8 years of bullying, cancelled show & a battle over identity
For Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha aka Real Warri Pikin, comedy has often been a way…
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…
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.…
August 9 in Nigerian History: Biafran Forces Cross River Niger, Seize Mid-Western Towns
On August 9, 1967, no fewer than 3,000 Biafran soldiers crossed the River Niger at…
Louisiana Vibrio Vulnificus Outbreak 2026: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5, Officials Warn Over Seawater Wound Risk
Nine people. Five deaths. And it's only August. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) says…
Was there an abduction attempt against 2Baba at Faze’s event? What His Management has alleged about Natasha Osawaru
Friday night, August 7, 2026, was supposed to be another celebratory night for Abuja's entertainment…
Is Nigeria at risk of a major Earthquake? Abuja’s 2026 Warning Signs, Expert Findings and the Safety Questions shead
The ground beneath Abuja has once again forced Nigerians to look beyond the surface of…