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FULL LIST: Oscar nominees in main categories
Here are the nominees in key categories for the 98th Academy Awards, to be handed out in Hollywood on March 15, 2026.
Vampire period horror...
UNILAG convocation: 78-year-old man bags PhD as Lagos monarch gets MSc
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has conferred a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in French on a 78-year old man, Dr Hammid Taju.
The UNILAG Vice-Chancellor,...
BUA, CBMI sign agreement to build $240m cement line in Sokoto
BUA Cement Plc has signed an agreement with CBMI to build a new ultra-modern 3-million-ton-per-annum cement line in Sokoto.
BUA, in a statement on Thursday,...
Kaduna Christian leaders declare two-day fasting over worshippers’ abduction
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has declared a two-day fasting and prayer over the recent kidnapping of over 150 worshippers in Kajuru...
Troops uncover terrorists’ mass grave in Borno
The troops of the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have discovered a mass grave containing corpses of about 20 terrorists neutralised by troops during operations...
Trump cancels Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached
United States President Donald Trump has abruptly stepped back from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland.
Trump ruled out the use of...
Oil prices slip as investors assess supply outlook
Oil prices slipped on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after gaining in previous sessions, as investors assessed the supply and demand outlook.
Brent crude was down...
Real Madrid top world’s richest clubs as Arsenal Women lead earners
Real Madrid stayed top of football's rich list as Liverpool outstripped their English rivals for the first time.
Spanish giants Madrid generated nearly 1.2 billion...
NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, thunderstorms nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday, January 24, 2026.
NiMet, in its weather...
Stock market extends bullish rally with N6bn gain
The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward momentum on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with market capitalisation rising by N6 billion or 0.01 per cent.
The...













