Sallah 2026: Nigerians cut costs as ram prices near N1m, food inflation bites harder
As preparations intensify for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, many Nigerian families are scaling back their usual Sallah spending due to soaring prices of food items, livestock and transportation. Across Lagos, Ibadan and Badagry, residents and traders say the worsening economic situation has forced households to abandon luxury celebrations and embrace modest festivities instead. At several […]
Rema joins LISA and Anitta on FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem ‘Goals’
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has teamed up with South Korean music star LISA and Brazilian pop singer Anitta for ‘Goals’, the newly released anthem from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. The song was released globally on Thursday across major streaming platforms through Def Jam Recordings and SALXCO UAM, accompanied by an official music […]
Tinubu appoints Professor Segun Aina as new JAMB registrar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), replacing Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure is scheduled to end on July 31, 2026. The appointment, announced on Thursday, marks a significant transition in the leadership of the country’s admissions agency. […]
Rotimi Amaechi rejects vice-presidential role, says he’s in presidential race under ADC
Former minister of transportation and ex-Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he is fully committed to contesting the 2027 presidential election and has no intention of stepping down to become a running mate to any candidate. Amaechi made the clarification on Tuesday while addressing speculations within opposition circles suggesting that he could be […]
BBNaija season 11 auditions to hold in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu from May 22
Organisers of the popular reality television show Big Brother Naija have announced that physical auditions for the programme’s eleventh season will commence on May 22 across three major Nigerian cities. The organisers disclosed in a statement shared on Instagram that prospective contestants must complete their registration between May 16 and May 20 to qualify for […]
Nollywood actors not as wealthy as many Nigerians believe —Shine Rosman
Actress Shine Rosman has dismissed the widespread belief that most Nollywood stars are financially comfortable, revealing that many actors in the Nigerian film industry are battling serious financial challenges despite their public fame and glamorous lifestyles. Speaking during a podcast interview hosted by fellow actor Baaj Adebule, Rosman explained that the perception of wealth surrounding […]
Latoya Ekemode opens up on marriage to Orlando Julius, legacy, life after his death
Four years after the death of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Orlando Julius, his wife and longtime creative partner, Latoya Ekemode, has spoken about their marriage, his final moments, and the lingering debate surrounding the origin of Afrobeat. In a revealing interview, Latoya reflected on life since the music icon’s passing, describing his death as peaceful and […]
2027 Presidency: Atiku, Amaechi submit ADC nomination forms, promise national reset
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, have formally entered the race for the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), submitting their nomination forms at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday. Their entries mark a significant escalation in early political realignments ahead of the next […]
Senate confirms Joseph Tegbe as power minister, promises electricity reforms
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power after he successfully scaled through screening during plenary. His confirmation came after lawmakers deliberated extensively on his nomination and the state of the country’s struggling electricity sector. During the session, senators expressed concern over Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges despite the country’s installed […]
Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash in Senate as leadership rules spark heated plenary dispute
A tense moment unfolded in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday when Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated confrontation following a recent amendment to the chamber’s standing rules restricting eligibility for leadership positions. The disagreement erupted during plenary shortly after Akpabio began the reading of the votes and proceedings of […]