Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57, with his family announcing his passing following a brief illnessThe actor's family shared the heartbreaking news on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, asking for prayers, love, and understanding.Duru leaves behind his wife, Adokiye, …
Nigerian TikToker Mrs GCFR, real name Purity Omonye Otaifoh Okoduwa, shared a cheerful dancing video on July 31, 2026Her family officially confirmed her passing one month after her death in a statement posted to her Instagram accountThe family dismissed multiple rumours about the cause of her death, urging the public t…
Ghanaian actor Seth Kwame Dzokoto collapsed while appearing as a panellist on Owass FM's morning show in TarkwaThe livestream of the programme reportedly captured his final moments before the broadcast abruptly cut offDzokoto, best known for his role as Judge Koboo in the TV series Efiewura, was pronounced dead at hosp…
The NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.07% to 244,956.94 points, while market capitalisation fell by N103.60 billionAccess Holdings, PZ Cussons Nigeria and Tantalizers led the gainers, while Thomas Wyatt Nigeria, Austin LazTrading volume rose by 1.87% to 360.75 million shares, valued at N20.32 billion across 31,401 deal…
Nigerian singer Fola has explained why he wore casual clothes during his University of Lagos (UNILAG) project defenseThe singer said he had just arrived in Nigeria from Canada and drove straight from the airport to school because he wanted to defend his project in personFola disclosed that he showed his flight ticket t…
Qatar's Ministry of Interior published the categories of foreign professionals who can apply for permanent residency under the special competencies pathwayThe Qatari government identified three broad professional categories as the special competencies the state requires from foreign nationalsApplicants must fall within…
A High Court in Adamawa State convicted three men for kidnapping two Catholic priests in February 2025The Adamawa ruling marks the seventh death sentence secured by the DSS in 2026 aloneFive earlier death sentences were handed down across Ekiti, Abuja, Katsina, Kogi, and Sokoto courts this yearPAY ATTENTION: Find it fa…
The Federal Government proposed a unified 2027 exam schedule, with UTME pencilled in for March 15 to 25NECO, WAEC, NABTEB and NBAIS results are all targeted for release by August 2027 under the new planJAMB shared the proposed timetable on its social media platforms on Thursday, noting that the dates are not yet finalP…
Paula Abdul is not married. The singer, dancer, and choreographer has been married twice — first to actor Emilio Estevez and then to businessman Brad Beckerman — but both marriages ended in divorce. Since her second split in 1998, Paula Abdul's husband search has yielded no third trip down the aisle, though her romanti…
Arise B graduated from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) with first-class honours in Economics at just 19 years oldThe young graduate completed all her ICAN professional examinations at 18 and had earlier obtained her AAT qualification at 16She also gained internship experience at KPMG Nigeria at 17 before securing h…
GHOne TV announced the reported death of veteran Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto on Thursday, October 22, 2026Dzokoto was widely recognised for his role in TV3's popular sitcom Efiewura and also hosted food show EdzibanFans flooded social media with tributes, with some noting they had sensed som…
The UK Home Office published official caseworker guidance outlining the types of marriages that cannot support a foreign spouse's residence permit applicationSeveral marriage types are rejected on grounds of validity, including ceremonies conducted on ships, at diplomatic premises, and arrangements involving close rela…
NPA warns cyberattacks could disrupt African ports, international trade and supply chains as maritime systems become more connectedNigeria’s port modernisation plan includes $1 billion for Apapa and Tin Can Island, alongside expanding digital platformsDantsoho urges African ports to share cyber intelligence, adopt comm…
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on United Nigeria Airlines Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, and Cavista Holdings Chairman, Niyi Olajide, as two foreign universities also honoured its founder, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN. The honours were announced during the university’s 14th conv…
Giannis Antetokounmpo spent the first 18 years of his life stateless in Greece despite being born in Athens to Nigerian parentsThe Nigerian embassy in Athens reportedly offered to issue him a Nigerian passport in 2013, prompting Greece to accelerate his citizenship processWhile Giannis became a Greek citizen in May 201…
Country music singer John Anderson, known for hits such as Swingin’, Straight Tequila Night and Seminole Wind, has died at the age of 71His family announced his death on Wednesday, October 21, saying he passed away peacefully in his sleep just weeks before his 72nd birthdayFellow country music star Blake Shelton paid t…
Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, widely regarded as the youngest traditional ruler in Yorubaland, marked a major personal milestone in 2026The Okeluse Kingdom monarch opened up about the struggles he faced while on the throne and pursuing his degree simultaneouslyIn a heartfelt message, the Ondo state king named the r…
Imo, Akwa Ibom and Ogun recorded the largest domestic debt reductions between Q2 2023 and Q2 2026Imo reduced its domestic debt by N141.34 billion, followed by Akwa Ibom with N118.05 billion and Ogun with N104.15 billionExternal debt increased in nine of the 10 states between June 2023 and June 2026, while Bayelsa recor…
N50,000 can buy Nigerians a mix of staple foods, including rice, beans, garri, yam, tomatoes, eggs and vegetables, depending on market pricesA sample shopping basket costs about ₦17,298, leaving ₦32,702 for other food items, although some prices are estimatesFood prices vary across states, so consumers can save mon…
Emmanuel Emenike spoke out after officials allegedly invaded his hospital in Owerri on two separate occasions in 2026The former Super Eagles striker alleged that police officers and a state waste management agency assaulted staff and arrested two hospital workersEmenike called on the Imo State Government and the Nigeri…
United Nigeria Airlines plans to start cargo flights from Ekiti Airport in January 2027, potentially giving farmers and businesses access to wider marketsDaily passenger flights are also planned, but the airline has not announced a launch dateEkiti aims to finish airport upgrades by the end of 2026, including lighting …
Australia's Department of Home Affairs lists a cost concession on the Student visa (subclass 500) for citizens of 23 Pacific Island, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN countriesThe single condition applicants from the 23 eligible countries must satisfy to access the lower visa cost involves their travel documentFamily members of a…
APM senatorial candidate Olufemi Ajadi called for greater recognition of teachers at the NUT Oluyole branch 60th anniversary in IbadanOluyole LGA chairman Olatunji revealed his administration had consistently sponsored NUT branch activities and was approached to fund a building projectOyo NUT chairman Fatahi declared t…
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu flew from Asaba to Lagos after 44 Clothing CEO Evelyn Onyema was reported missing for over 48 hoursGwamnishu blamed both Evelyn for going silent and her boyfriend Derrick for allegedly leaving her stranded on a bridge late at night without her phonesEvelyn broke down on camera a…
Aliko Dangote has acquired a 25% stake in a pipeline for approximately $327 million to expand his Nigerian energy business across AfricaHe is also building a $16 billion refinery in Kenya’s Lamu port, with a planned capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day The investments will strengthen Dangote’s presence in p…