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BON Awards 2026: Love and New Notes, The Herd, Colours of Fire lead nominations

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Love and New Notes has emerged as the biggest contender at the 2026 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, securing nine nominations, while The Herd follows closely with eight. The nomina... Read More


Katsina govt denies violence link to Radda's campaign rally

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Katsina State Government has attributed violence in Yankara, Faskari Local Government Area, to a disagreement over a Maulud procession, denying reports linking the incident to G... Read More


'I didn't protest against Jonathan' - Adeboye clarifies

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has denied leading a protest against former President Goodluck Jonathan over insecurity, worsenin... Read More


Ebola: No new cases in Nigeria as two suspected cases in North-east test negative

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said two suspected Ebola cases identified in Adamawa State have tested negative for the virus. The development came... Read More


Ebola: Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Kenya, halts visa issuance

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to Kenya and halted the issuance of visas to travellers arriving from the East African country as concerns grow over the spread of ... Read More


Group seeks end to health workers' absenteeism in PHCs

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Health Policy Research Group from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka has appealed to the Enugu State Government to intensify action to address health workers' absenteeism in Prim... Read More


Catholic diocese, CAN reject inclusion of clerics in APC campaign list

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has rejected the inclusion of the Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Ernest Obodo, in the Enugu State All Progressives Congress (APC) Faith-Based Campa... Read More


U-17 WWC: Five key players to watch as Flamingos face Venezuela in quarterfinal

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Nigeria's Flamingos are just one victory away from returning to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, but overcoming Venezuela in Sunday's (today's) quarterfinal will ... Read More


Sanwo-Olu makes runaway appearance at Lagos Fashion Week (PHOTOS)

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised attendees at the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week (LagosFW) on Saturday by making a runway appearance for Nigerian designer Ugo Monye. Mr S... Read More


CIBN urges banks to increase lending to MSMEs, honours 755 professionals

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The President Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dele Alabi, has urged Nigerian banks to increase lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), in ord... Read More