Osimhen Returns From Injury As Iheanacho Hits 13 Goals After International Break
Nigerian footballers returned to club action across Europe with several impressive performances over the weekend,…
Osimhen Returns From Injury As Iheanacho Hits 13 Goals After International Break
Nigerian footballers returned to club action across Europe with several impressive performances over the weekend, led by Victor Osimhen’s return from injury and Kelechi Iheanacho’s remarkable scoring run. Osimhen came off the bench to provide an assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Kasımpaşa on Friday, October 9. Meanwhile, Iheanacho scored again for Bursaspor to take…
Nicki Minaj Says Nigerian Pastor Inspired Her to Speak on Religious Violence
American rapper Nicki Minaj has revealed that her Nigerian pastor helped strengthen her personal connection to Nigeria and influenced her decision to speak about alleged persecution of Christians in the country. The rapper made the remarks during an X Takeover event at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She…
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire, but Zelenskyy Says No Deal Was Confirmed
US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both countries agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the announcement was new to him, raising doubts about whether the two sides had reached a confirmed agreement. The announcement on Sunday, October 11,…
Zamfara Attack: 20 Killed As Gunmen Ambush Traders Under Military Escort
At least 20 people have been killed after gunmen ambushed a convoy of traders travelling to a market under military escort in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria. The attack, which happened on Saturday, October 10, 2026, also left 19 people wounded, according to Reuters. The incident raises fresh concerns about the safety of commercial travel in…
Super Falcons Beat Comoros 2-0 In 2028 Olympic Qualifier First Leg
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have taken an important step towards the 2028 Olympic Games after defeating Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie on Friday, October 9, 2026. Second-half goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu gave Nigeria a two-goal advantage ahead of the return match on Tuesday. The result offers the…
Zlatan Ibile And Davita Lamai Announce Wedding Date For October 24, 2026
Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, have announced October 24, 2026, as the date for their wedding celebration. The couple shared the news in a pre-wedding video on Instagram, drawing attention not only to their upcoming ceremony but also to the family they have built together. The announcement, posted on Thursday,…
Nigeria Petrol Prices by State: Depot Rates Hit ₦1,900 Despite NNPC Discount
Petrol depot prices in Nigeria climbed to ₦1,900 per litre in Port Harcourt on October 10, 2026, despite the Federal Government’s announcement of a temporary petrol discount through Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) retail stations. The increase highlights a major problem with the relief plan: cheaper petrol at selected filling stations does not mean…
IMF and World Bank Warn AI Could Worsen Jobs Crisis in Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank have warned that artificial intelligence could worsen the jobs crisis in Nigeria and other developing economies if governments fail to prepare workers and use the technology to create employment. The warning came during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 12, 2026….
Nigeria Police Train 30 Officers in Drone Technology to Fight Banditry
The Nigeria Police Force has trained 30 officers in drone technology as part of efforts to improve the fight against terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities. The officers completed their training on Saturday, October 10, 2026, under a programme organised by Nethawk Aviation Solutions, a Kaduna-based defence technology company. The training is an attempt to…
CAF Futsal AFCON 2026 Begins as Morocco Targets Fourth Straight Title
The CAF Futsal AFCON 2026 kicked off in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday, October 12, bringing eight national teams together to compete for Africa’s indoor football crown. While the hosts enter the tournament as favourites after winning the last three editions, the competition gives other nations a chance to challenge Morocco’s growing dominance. The tournament runs…
