Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to take South Africa before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights over the alleged killings and abuse of Nigerian citizens in the country. Falana made the call following the recent deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, which…
Aliko Dangote on Monday sounded the gong at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), officially opening the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in one of the biggest milestones in Nigeria’s capital-market history. The historic ceremony took place on September 14, 2026, as investors were given the opportunity to subscribe to shares in…
LG smart TVs are facing fresh privacy concerns after an investigation alleged that some models can scan users’ home networks, track viewing habits and capture audio even when the television is in standby or disconnected from the internet. The findings came from an investigation by technology channel Gamers Nexus, carried out with Level1Techs and independent…
Irish President Catherine Connolly has told U.S. President Donald Trump that the normalisation of war and genocide can never be accepted, delivering a strong message on peace and international conflict during their meeting in Dublin. Connolly met Trump at Áras an Uachtaráin on Saturday, September 12, during the U.S. president’s visit to Ireland. Following the…
Nigeria spent ₦1.18 trillion on passenger motor vehicle imports in the first half of 2026, representing a 145.6 per cent increase compared with the ₦479.26 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures were revealed in an analysis of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Foreign Trade Statistics for the first and second…
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died just days after regaining his freedom from kidnappers. The traditional ruler passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a hospital where he had been receiving treatment following his release from captivity. His death…
Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have joined forces in an unprecedented push for greater self-determination, raising fresh questions about the future of the United Kingdom. The leaders of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin met in Cardiff on Monday, September 14, where they signed a memorandum of understanding calling…
Nigerian-American DJ and producer Michael Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, has been named Best DJ Africa at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). The award adds another major achievement to the career of the DJ, who is widely recognised for his work across the Afrobeats scene and his long-standing association with Nigerian music…
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to an eight-year career with the Lions of Teranga. The 34-year-old confirmed the decision on Sunday through his social media accounts, posting a tribute video highlighting some of the most memorable moments of his time with the national team. “Jerejef (Thank…
His Imperial Majesty, *Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the 51st Ooni of Ife, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of *Amaranta Oil & Gas Development Company Limited. The appointment comes as Oil Mining Lease 42 (OML 42) enters a new phase of development, with Amaranta positioning itself to play a larger…
