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BellaNaija

I didn't relocate from Nigeria because of money. I left after l@sing two children due to medical negligence - UK-based Nigerian woman says

A Nigerian woman based in the United Kingdom has vowed not to return to Nigeria, stating that her decision is based on p

Aug 5, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

US moves to revoke American citizenship of three Nigerians

The United States has filed denaturalization actions in various district courts against 25 individuals, including three Ni

Aug 5, 20265 min read

Linda Ikeji

Mfonobong Inyang: In Staunch Defence Of Ukebe

I’m not one to build my identity around parochial prisms such as ethnicity, but it’s impossible to see or hear my name and not presuppose which neck of the woods I come from. I’m p

Aug 5, 20265 min read

BellaNaija

Peter Obi knocks President Tinubu over âattacksâ on Catholic bishops

The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as sust

Aug 5, 20266 min read

Linda Ikeji

Many traditions are rooted in patriarchy and misogyny - Nigerian man says after a widower was sidelined during her daughterâs marriage negotiation

A Nigerian man, Phill Badung has said that many African traditions are rooted in patriarchy, misogyny and sideline women.&

Linda Ikeji

politics

BREAKING: EFCC Freezes Osun State Statutory Allocation Bank Account 10 Days To Governorship Election

BREAKING: EFCC Freezes Osun State Statutory Allocation Bank Account 10 Days To Governorship Election According to the EFCC, the action forms part of its ongoing investigation activ

Sahara Reporters

EFCC reportedly freezes Osun governmentâs account 10 days to state governorship election

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled wit

Linda Ikeji

sports

WAFCON 2026: Egypt Coach Braces For Tough Super Falcons Test

Egypt head coach Mohamed Kamal has acknowledged the daunting task awaiting his side against Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their final Group C clash at the 2026 Women&#8217

Complete Sports

business

Beta Glass appoints ‘Boye Olusanya as Chairman following Vitus Ezinwa’s departure

Beta Glass Plc has appointed Mr. ‘Boye Olusanya as Chairman of its Board of Directors following the departure of Dr. Vitus Ezinwa, who had led the board since 2024. The post Beta G

Nairametrics

startups

IHS shareholders approve MTN’s full takeover plan

MTN has taken a step toward buying all of IHS, after the company’s shareholders gave their approval at a special meeting held on August 4, 2026. More than two-thirds of the shareho

Aug 5, 20262 min read

Benjamin Dada

Jude hasnât been convicted of any crime - Jude Okoyeâs former lawyer, Inibehe Effiong knocks Peter Okoye over âsocial media trialâ of his brothers

Human Rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticized singer Peter Okoye (Mr P) for conducti

Linda Ikeji

Still Streaming Oriadé? These 5 Davido Songs Will Remind You Why He’s Been Here for 15 Years

Davido just dropped Oriadé, but before you hit repeat again, here are five songs from his 15-year catalogue that deserve a spot back on your playlist right now. The post Still Stre

Aug 5, 20263 min read

BellaNaija

"Where in the law does it say two men can't kiss?" - Ghanaian TikToker confronts police officers after alleged attempt to arrest him and his male friends over kissing incident (video)

A Ghanaian TikTok influencer known simply as Ahmed has confronted police officers after they allegedly tried to arrest his

Linda Ikeji

world

Turkish cargo ship catches fire after Black Sea drone attack

A Turkish cargo ship caught fire after a drone attack near Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

Al Jazeera

world

How a social media campaign triggered huge migrant surge on Ceuta

Following a court ruling protecting migrants swimming to Ceuta the previous week, accounts called on thousands to go.

Al Jazeera

world

Waste workers help find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy

The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.