President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, with Vice President Kashim Shettima designated to lead Nigeria’s delegation. The decision means Tinubu will be absent from the UN General Assembly’s high-level gathering for the third consecutive year, having also been represented by Shettima…
Jennifer Eckhart, a podcast host and former associate producer at Fox Business, has died at the age of 36. According to the New York Post, citing authorities, Eckhart was found dead at her home in Martin County, Florida, on Friday, September 18, 2026. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said she appeared to have died by…
Media personality Nedu has spoken about the rising cost of living in Nigeria, saying the economic situation is making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Nigerians to survive. In a video shared online, Nedu said many Nigerians work hard and receive their salaries, but their earnings are quickly depleted by the rising cost of basic…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has uncovered an alleged illegal juice production facility in Badagry, arresting two women in connection with the operation. Speaking to journalists after the facility was uncovered on Monday, September 21, the Civil Defence Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, SC Oluwaseun…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days. Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday evening, September 21. Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin his working vacation. After spending a week in London, the President travelled to Paris, France, where he…
The rift between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has taken a new turn, with Wike alleging that Uzodimma is planning to become the Senate President in 2027. Wike claimed that Uzodimma is working to ensure that only senators and members of the House of Representatives…
A man has sparked reactions online after sharing a restaurant receipt showing that he was charged ₦6,000 for two boiled eggs. In a post on X, the man expressed disbelief over the price, describing it as excessive and arguing that no amount of branding could justify the cost. He wrote: “No matter how…
Isma’il Ishaq Magaji, a 400-level student of the Department of Public Administration at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), has been k!lled by a stray bullet. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Alhaji Baba Akote, issued to NAN in Lapai, Niger, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The registrar said Magaji…
An Osi Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has ordered the remand of an 18-year-old student, Sunday Samuel, and his mother, Blessing Ode, over alleged theft of goods and cash worth about N3.8 million from a supermarket in Iju. The defendants were arraigned on seven counts bordering on conspiracy, breaking into a shop, stealing, obstruction of…
Kelechi Iheanacho is one goal away from setting a new Bursaspor scoring record after extending his impressive start in Turkey with another brace. The Super Eagles striker scored twice as Bursaspor defeated Batman Petrolspor 2-1 away from home on Saturday, September 19, moving the club further clear at the top of the Turkish second division.…
