entertainment
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems Land 2026 BET Awards Nominations
Four Nigerian stars — Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems — have received nominations at the 2026 BET Awards.
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news
Gunmen Reportedly Kill 10 Vigilantes in Fresh Zamfara Attack
At least 10 vigilantes were reportedly killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Zamfara State, deepening security fears in the community.
entertainment
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist Honoured With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Benin-born global music star Angélique Kidjo has been celebrated as making history with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
news
Osun Election: APC Rejects Adeleke’s Victory, Begins Audit of Results
The All Progressives Congress says it does not accept INEC’s declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as winner, and has launched a review of the electoral records.
entertainment
Davido Offers $1 Million Bet, Insists ‘Nobody Has More Hits Than Me’
The Afrobeats star reignited debate over his standing in the genre, publicly challenging anyone to match his hit record for a $1 million wager.
business
EFCC Probes Suspect After Customs Seizes $73,000 and Other Currencies at Kano Airport
The anti-graft agency has opened an investigation after Customs intercepted large sums of undeclared foreign currency concealed in luggage at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
sports
FIFA Sacks Top Executive Who Criticised Infantino’s World Cup Sale Plan
Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left FIFA weeks after publicly attacking President Gianni Infantino’s now-abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
news
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Leads Zonal Launch of National Food Bank Programme in Ogun
Nigeria’s First Lady headlined the South-West zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Ogun State, distributing food to vulnerable residents and commissioning several projects.
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Over 200 Lecturers Resign From Kaduna State University as ASUU Threatens Strike
The union says more than 200 academics, including professors, have quit KASU over poor pay, and has issued a two-week ultimatum before a possible indefinite strike.
news
Senator Kingibe Accuses FCT Minister Wike of Worsening Abuja Floods
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe has blamed the FCT Administration under Minister Nyesom Wike for worsening flooding in Abuja by allowing construction on green areas and flood channels.
news
Lagos Warns Against Illegal Use of Dealer Plates, Impounds 175 Vehicles
The Lagos State Government says it has apprehended 175 vehicles in a crackdown on the misuse of dealer number plates, warning of impoundment and prosecution.
sports
Man United in Talks Over New Bruno Fernandes Contract as Galatasaray Circle
Manchester United have opened contract talks with captain Bruno Fernandes and hope to reach a deal soon, with the midfielder prioritising a stay despite outside interest.
business
Naira Firms to Around ₦1,350/$, Its Strongest Level Since April
The naira continued its recent appreciation, closing near ₦1,350 to the dollar at the official market — its best level in nearly four months.
news
NDLEA Destroys Nearly 330,000kg of Illicit Drugs Worth ₦301 Billion in Lagos
The drug agency publicly destroyed a record haul of narcotics valued at over ₦301 billion in a court-ordered exercise at Navy Town, Ojo.
