Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed above $52.5 billion, reaching their highest level in 17 years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced. The apex bank also disclosed that headline inflation moderated from 15.91 per cent in June to 15.43 per cent in July 2026, with both food and core inflation re…
Former Cross River Governor and PRP presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has recounted how former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, allegedly warned former President Olusegun Obasanjo against trusting his then deputy, Atiku Abubakar, during political tensions ahead of the 2003 presidential election. Duke’s acc…
…to the interview, Bolaji Ogunmola wrote, “Oniranu ni Isbae U, I will tell your wife.” https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcMcr-VRxx-/?igsh=amo0eWx4cHJiZXZu&igsi=amo0eWx4cHJiZXZu ‘I’ve a crush on Adesua Etomi’ – Isbae U reveals, sends message to husband Banky W
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumini Jibrin, has said supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano will retaliate against any attack or provocation directed at President Bola Tinubu, the state governor or the party. Jibrin made the remark while fielding questions on Channels Television’s P…
Atiku Abubakar outlined his first 100-day security plan during a Hausa-language television interview on WednesdayThe ADC presidential candidate blamed Nigeria's insecurity crisis on leadership failures, citing Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits, and IPOBAtiku also promised to restore the fuel subsidy, saying its removal had no…
A video from inside Love of Christ Generation Church in Osun state captured Davido's uncle in a ceremonial processionThe footage surfaced shortly after Davido's uncle secured a gubernatorial election win in Osun state, drawing online attentionNigerians flooded the comments section with reactions ranging from humour to …
At least 46 bodies have been recovered while 15 passengers were rescued alive following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, repo…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured that military retirees will benefit from consequential increases in their pensions whenever the salaries and emoluments of serving personnel are adjusted. Oluyede gave the assurance in Yola, Adamawa State capital, during an interactive engagement with milita…
Wike would have to divide himself into 36 states for him to perform the kind of magic performed in 2027 election - Dele Momodu Publisher and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has replied to a boast made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on the recently con…
"Some women don't love their husbands, they just love the provision" - Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl, has called out women who, according to her, only value their husbands because of what they provide for them. She argued that some women stop loving, respecting or showing patience …
Nigeria’s economic reforms have delivered stronger macroeconomic indicators, but the gains are yet to translate into broad-based prosperity, with capital inflows rising 83.8 per cent to $10.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, even as foreign direct investment accounted for only 1.3 per cent of the inflows and pove…
What happens when young champions who are shaping Nigeria’s sporting future step into a space that tells the story of 25 years of connection, ambition and possibility? For the MTN Champs winners, it became a meeting of two powerful journeys – the story of where MTN Nigeria has been and the story of where Nigeria’s next…
The Department of State Services, DSS, Sokoto State Command, has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state. The warning was contained in a letter dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State Government and signed on behalf of the State…
Nigeria's new Alphanumeric Postcode System will launch in 2026, providing every home a unique digital addressGIS-enabled system aims to improve logistics, e-commerce, emergency response and national planning for better service deliveryIntegration with national identity databases will enhance government planning and inf…
A post shared on X claimed the US government released a new corruption report targeting Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 electionsVisible details in the screenshots shared in the post point to a 2010 US Senate subcommittee document, not a new investigationThe 16-year-old report named Abubakar over money laundering conc…
The first 20 deportees landed at Roberts International Airport near Monrovia on Thursday under a new US-Liberia agreementLiberia's justice minister said most deportees committed migration-related violations and can apply for asylum in the countryThe 1,200 migrants expected include nationals from Africa, North America, …
GistReel A US criminal judge has warned smartphone users that deleting messages, social media posts and other information from their phones does not necessarily mean the data is permanently gone. Judge Kelly, a criminal judge in Dallas County, Texas, shared the warning in a video while educating viewers about the crimi…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, as a “voodoo economist” who does not qualify as a leading contender in the 2027 presidential election, faulting his shifting position on fue…
Every night without you feels like an endless winter - Heartbroken Adamawa man pens sorrowful lyrics after his lover broke up with him An Adamawa man, Khĩńg Aráfáty Çélé, has publicly announced that that his 'lover' Peace Luka, broke up with him. In an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, he claimed t…
Poverty has convinced majority of Nigerian women that every man with money is the right man to marry- BBNaija's Tochi Reality TV star, Tochi, believes that poverty is the reason a lot of Nigerian women believe that a man with money is always the right one for them to get married to. Financial empowerment as a man has b…
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has hinted at the possibility of taking a break from music. Speaking during an appearance on ‘The Uncut Podcast’, Davido said he does not intend to remain in the spotlight at 40 years while competing with artistes in their 20s. The singer stressed that his commen…
The spokesperson for the Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has withdrawn remarks he made against Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the latter’s conduct during the Osun governorship election campaign. File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Olajengbesi, in a statement …
Moment deck collapses beneath officers serving s£x offender arrest warrant (video) Members of a U.S. Marshals task force surrounding the Missouri home of a convicted s£x offender were suddenly thrown to the ground when the elevated deck beneath them collapsed as they attempted to serve a warrant. Newly-released bodycam…
"Marriage favours men more than women" Married man says as he warns women against desperation to get married A man has stated that women lose a lot when they get married while men gain. John Adesogan said that besides providing, the only other thing expected of men in marriage is "to donate sperm". He stated that women…
"Private hospitals, you need to do better; you're putting people's lives at stake" - Lady recounts alleged encounter with doctor in Egbeda A Nigerian lady has called out a private hospital in Egbeda after alleging that a doctor gave her a dismissive response when she returned to the facility after her condition failed …