A Nigerian Bolt and inDrive driver has gone viral after sharing a prayer he says before starting work, asking God for safety, good earnings and the ability to provide for his wife and children. In the video, the driver prayed for a safe and successful day, with enough money to pay his children's school fees and take ca…
Nollywood actresses Iyabo Ojo, Ini Edo and other celebrities flooded Regina Daniels' comments with prayers after her birthday postRegina Daniels marked her 25th birthday on October 10 from a wheelchair, sharing details of months-long health strugglesTikTok star Jarvis, BBNaija's Phyna, Destiny Etiko and several others …
Yahaya Saidu, the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, died on the night of October 10, 2026Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri described the council chairman as a humble public servant and expressed shock over his passingFederal lawmaker Hon. Barr. Aliyu Boya Wakili also mourned Saidu, call…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed an appeal challenging a Federal High Court ruling on the APC primary election for Owo-Ose Federal ConstituencyJustice Peter Lifu had earlier declared Abdulghani Arobo the winner of the May 2026 APC primary after the party failed to announce a resultFour other aspirants who took pa…
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Riyadh’s international airport with a missile on Saturday, a diplomatic source told AFP, with dozens reported wounded and a witness describing panic in the terminal. Saudi authorities did not confirm any new attack or evacuation, but one witness reported hearing an explosion while waiting to bo…
The Federal Government says Fitch Ratings’ revision of Nigeria’s economic outlook to positive reflects sustained reforms, stronger external reserves and moderating inflation. Fitch, on Friday, revised Nigeria’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings outlook to positive from stable, while affirming the country’s rating at ‘B’…
Three men working at a mining site have been killed by suspected gunmen in the Jamus area of Kazok villages, Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, identified two of the …
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels appeared in a wheelchair in a birthday video shared on her Instagram page on Saturday, October 10, 2026The actress disclosed that her mobility struggles had been ongoing for several months, worsening after her Children's Day carnivalRegina Daniels described her pain as excruciating, say…
INEC's Imo State office wrote separate letters to the DSS and the Nigeria Police Force over a disputed APC senatorial primary result circulating on social mediaThe alleged fake document named Senator Rochas Okorocha as the winner of the Imo West Senatorial District APC primaryThe commission attached both the authentic …
Commercial motorcyclists, popularly called Okada riders, have embarked on one day fasting in Ikom Town, in Ikom LGA of Cross River State. The one day fast is compulsory and seriously enforced by officials of the Okada Riders Association in the town. Okada riders spoken to in Ikom Town said they usually hold the spiritu…
Phone traders in Kano State have reportedly confronted Chinese nationals accused of selling mobile phones directly to customers, allegedly at prices lower than those offered by local retailers.In a viral video circulating on social media, the traders said they operate under an association and argued that the Chinese na…
Sofía Vergara has shared a social media post contrasting supportive behaviour with narcissistic traits following reports about former husband Joe Manganiello's account of their marriage in his new memoir.The image, initially shared by Vergara's son, Manolo, lists apologising, setting boundaries and telling the truth as…
Elon Musk's former wife, Justine Wilson, has spoken about his estrangement from their transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, alleging that he viewed her transition as the "death of a child".In the upcoming documentary Musk, Justine said Vivian was hurt by her father's public claim that he had lost her to the "woke mind v…
The United States Department of State has identified insecurity, corruption, port delays and regulatory uncertainty as major barriers to investment in Nigeria, despite signs of improving macroeconomic stability.In its 2026 Investment Climate Statements on Nigeria, the department said the country's business environment …
A Nigerian national who worked as a canvasser for a Democratic congressional campaign in Pennsylvania has been arrested by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his guilty plea to a disorderly conduct charge linked to a public exposure incident. The US Department of Homeland Security disclos…
Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy shared an emotional message for his wife after she underwent major surgeryCharly Boy said his wife already has to relearn how to walk following the procedure, urging her to take the process one step at a timeThe singer called on his followers to send well-wishes to his wife as sh…
Universities in the United Kingdom are withdrawing admission offers to international applicants, including Nigerians and Pakistanis, amid fears that rising student visa refusals could lead to a ban on recruiting overseas students. According to an analysis of Home Office data by the Financial Times, 22.7 per cent of stu…
Nigerian universities have been urged to move away from dependence on government allocations and embrace capital formation, investment and ownership through the capital market. The call was made at the University of Ibadan Alumni Association Annual Public Service Lecture held on Friday in Ibadan. The lecture was themed…
Nigerian ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has asked the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to apologise to President Bola Tinubu for addressing the President by his first name. In a post on his verified X handle, Omokri charged Atiku to address the President and Comman…
The US Department of State has announced it will extend its online presence review to cover three additional nonimmigrant visa categories from October 1Foreign media representatives, USMCA professionals, and their dependents are among those who will face the expanded social media vettingApplicants in the newly added ca…
Canal+ is reshaping DStv with package changes, channel closures and a streaming overhaul—but Nigerian subscribers aren’t automatically affectedShowmax shut down in April 2026 after losses exceeding R9 billion, with some content shifting to DStv StreamNigerian DStv prices remain distinct: subscribers should verify local…
Academic activities are set to resume immediately at Lagos State University, LASU, Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, following the suspension of an industrial action by university lecturers. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, annou…
GistReel A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has reportedly been cut off by his mother and elder brother after awarding a ₦140 million building contract to another engineer instead of his sibling. The story was shared by an X user, @GloriousGod01, who narrated how the disagreement allegedly escalated after the …
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has revealed that he and his wife, Temi Otedola, are expecting their first child, saying the baby could arrive at any time. Speaking in an interview, the singer said he was excited about welcoming the baby, whom he jokingly referred to as "Ajibade Junior," adding that the child could even be twi…
The Dangote Group predicts that the naira will trade at N1,330 per dollar in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a full-year average of N1,385/$. Rising foreign reserves, foreign investment inflows and lower fuel imports due to increased domestic refining are expected to support the currency. The World Bank also identifie…