Nigerian actor and social commentator Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has explained why he has scaled back his public criticism of government, citing fatigue from repeating the same messages, backlash from citizens, and threats he faced.
Mr. Macaroni...
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has described the widespread popularity of its presidential candidate and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, especially among young people, as a heartwarming signpost of the party’s victory in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM, in...
The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater respect for the nation by treating Nigeria’s national symbols with the dignity, honor, and reverence they deserve.
Speaking ahead of the 2026 National Ordinance...
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dọtun Oyelade, has lauded the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Council for constituting a committee to organise a public debate for political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NUJ named...
Former Nigeria captain Segun Odegbami has described the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) intervention in the country’s football administration crisis as a "blessing," following a two-day stakeholder meeting in Abuja.
Odegbami, who participated in Tuesday’s fact-finding meeting involving representatives...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on legal practitioners across the country to desist from the illegal and unethical practice of charging clients in foreign currencies.
The call was made on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Lagos...
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning as veteran actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84 on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced...
The curtain has fallen on one of Nigeria’s greatest thespians. Veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewunmi Jacobs, MFR, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026 at the age of 84.
Announced in a joint statement by his wife, Joke...
Global financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has emerged as an authorised financial institution through which investors can subscribe to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO).
In a statement, the bank said it...
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has attributed the high price of petrol in Nigeria partly to the continued smuggling of the commodity to neighbouring countries where it sells for significantly more.
Dangote said petrol prices in neighbouring countries...
