The Nigerian Bar Association has presented social media influencer VeryDarkMan with a recognition award at its 2026 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt.
Hafsat Sahabi Dange has denied participating in an alleged fake federal agency, saying she never assumed the Sokoto coordinator position or exercised governmental authority.
Commercial bird trapping is threatening wildlife and biodiversity in Jigawa’s Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands, prompting conservationists to call for urgent intervention.
Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy have secured multiple nominations for the 18th Headies Awards as organisers unveiled the full list of nominees for the 2026 ceremony.
Rising Nigerian artistes Fola, Shoday, Mavo, Fido and Llona have been nominated for the Next Rated category at the 18th Headies Awards.
The nominees were announced on Tuesday, with the category recognising emerging artistes who have made notable contributions to Nigeria’s music scene.
Fola earned multiple nominations at this year’s awards, including nods for Afrobeats Single of the Year, Best Recording of the Year, Best R&B Album and Digital Artiste of the Year.
Shoday secured his Next Rated nomination following his growing profile in the industry, with his collaboration, Hey Jago, also earning a Song of the Year nomination.
Mavo was also shortlisted for the Next Rated category and received a nomination for Digital Artiste of the Year, while Fido earned additional recognition in the Song of the Year and Afrobeats Single of the Year categories.
Llona completed the five-man shortlist for the highly competitive award.
The 18th Headies Awards ceremony is scheduled to
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Odinye of the Department of Chinese
All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports that it withdrew the list of members of its 2027 presidential campaign council for review
The APC has denied reports that it withdrew the list of members of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council for review.
Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke has defended accepting money to support political figures, saying she does so as a means of earning a living.
NAFDAC has ordered manufacturers of banned sachet alcoholic beverages to recall the products or risk sanctions, including the possible closure of their facilities.
The Nigeria Police Academy has released the screening timetable for applicants seeking admission into its 13th Regular Course, with the exercise scheduled to begin on September 9.