By: Ganiyu Olayinka Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Ministry of Finance, marking an acceleration from 4.23 per cent in the same period last year and from 3.89 per cent recorded in the first quarter of this year.The ministry said the strong second-quarter…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka Ten members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were kidnapped while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State have been freed in Kogi State, according to the Defence Headquarters. The corps members were freed from Egume Forest in the Ofu Local Government Area, the Defence Headquarters said on Monday. Major General…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka Three aggrieved candidates within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State have pushed back against claims that they were sponsored to destabilise the party ahead of its governorship bid led by Abubakar Malami. The trio of Abubakar Sadiq Sa’adu Fakai, Muhammad Umar and Nafiu Bello Shuwa are currently pursuing legal action…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka Abuja-based content creator and entrepreneur Fauzia Muhammad, known online as Fauzahxo, has revealed that her marriage to Danilo Popovski has ended, alleging she experienced physical abuse, substance-related issues, betrayal and threats over the course of the relationship. In a lengthy statement posted to social media on Friday, Fauzah said that while she…
By: Tunji Okunlola Nigeria is positioning itself as one of Africa’s top draws for oil and gas capital, with as much as $30 billion to $50 billion expected to pour into 22 major offshore projects slated to begin before the end of the decade, according to a new report from Industrial Info Resources. The report…
By: Olayinka Ganiyu Filmhouse Group has paid tribute to two of its security staff who stood their ground against a man armed with a machete during an attack at its Lekki cinema location, while pledging to tighten security across all its branches. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday in the car…
Nigeria’s capital market has been reclassified as a “Frontier Market” by global index provider FTSE Russell, marking the country’s return to the frontier market universe after nearly three years on the sidelines, the Federal Ministry of Finance announced. The upgrade takes effect from the start of trading on Monday, 21 September 2026, moving Nigeria out…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Nigeria Police Force has rescued two Colombian women who authorities say were lured into the country and subsequently held against their will in Lagos. The victims, named as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, are believed to have been trafficked into Nigeria by a criminal syndicate that seized…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka Marli Salmon has put pen to paper on his first professional deal with Arsenal, though the young defender’s long-term future at the club may still involve a temporary switch elsewhere. The club announced the news on Saturday, which coincided with Salmon turning 17. The centre-back, who can also cover at right-back, described…
By: Tunji Okunlola The family of Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, better known by his stage name Ogogo, has unveiled plans to mark the remaining stages of his burial rites. Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. He was laid to rest in Ilaro, Ogun State, the following day, Monday, August…
