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Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Temilade Openiyi (Tems) have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).  The nominations were announced ahead of the ceremony scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27.Burna Boy received two nominations for his collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has opined that former President Olusegun Obasanjo does not have any political or electoral value. Recall that the duo have not been on good terms since they left office in 2007 after completing their second term of eight years as President and Vice President, respectively. Atiku had revealed that he opposed…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has rejected calls for the Federal Government to publish details of how it plans to spend funds drawn from its $5bn financing facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank. Oyedele said the transaction had been subjected to unnecessary scrutiny, arguing that the facility was approved by the National Assembly and was structured…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has not imposed a blanket ban on e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt at the nation’s airports. The management of FAAN gave the clarification in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. FAAN, however, said that discussions were ongoing with operators to establish a workable framework for their operations. It said that the position on…

The Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Saliu, may institute legal proceedings against the recent presentation of the Staff of Office to Oba Kabir Bashir Adesegun Saliu as the Olu of Oko Baba Agba in Kosofe Local Government Area by the Lagos State Government. A reliable source within the palace of the Oloworo, who spoke on condition of anonymity to Kosofe Reporters , said Oba Babatunde…

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has stated that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is too old to contest an election. Featuring in an interview on TVC’s Politics Tonight show on Tuesday night, August 18, Fayose likened Atiku to former US President Joe Biden. He also said that Atiku’s running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, faces challenges in the…

Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have increased their combined budgets by 47.5 per cent, from N27.22tn in 2025 to N40.14tn in 2026. Despite the significant increase in overall spending, the proportion allocated to capital projects has declined, raising concerns about the potential impact on infrastructure development and long-term economic growth. An analysis of the 2026…

The Federal Government said on Wednesday that the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market generated N15.8tn in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025, with states and local governments receiving the larger share of the amount. The government, however, acknowledged that the subsidy savings did not appear in the Federation…

Football’s world governing body confirmed on Monday that Kevin Lamour had departed the organisation, bringing to an abrupt end the tenure of a senior executive who had been part of Infantino’s inner circle before joining FIFA’s leadership team. “FIFA can confirm that the working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as FIFA’s chief operating officer has ended on 17 August 2026,” a FIFA…

A doctor, Olusina Ajidahun, has spoken on claims by the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, that hospitals have refused to continue treating their father, who is battling stage-four cancer. The doctor, identified on X as The Bearded Dr Sina, said the daughters’ description of their father’s treatment could be misunderstood, particularly their claim that…

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, has said the party had hoped for a different outcome in the election. Oyebamiji said this in a statement he signed on Tuesday in Osogbo. He, however, said the party respected the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and expressed his total support for the…

Council names 122 universities approved to offer Law in Nigeria The Council of Legal Education has released the list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria as of August 2026. This is as it warned prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited institutions. The Council said only universities accredited by it are authorised to admit…

Davido, has strongly rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, regarding the singer’s role in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election.  Following the August 15 election, in which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, the winner, Israel issued a statement on X urging his…

The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Dayo Israel, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s dancing as a political strength that helped him connect with voters in Osun State. Israel, in an article shared on Facebook on Sunday, said Adeleke’s ability to sing, dance and interact closely with the grassroots should not have been dismissed by political opponents who viewed the…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), on his 85th birthday. President Tinubu described General Babangida, popularly known as IBB, as an elder statesman and an outstanding leader whose remarkable military career culminated in his leadership of the nation following the 1985 coup. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the…

Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has reacted to the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, describing the result as proof that voters can overcome electoral manipulation. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Sunday, Utomi commended the electorate following the declaration of incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner by the Independent National Electoral…