Resurfaced interview reveals Davido’s biggest career fear
A 2024 interview with Afrobeats star Davido, born David Adeleke, has resurfaced online, drawing renewed attention to the singer's reflections on fame, success and life after the spotlight. In the interview, Davido said his greatest fear is not knowing when to step away from music, explaining that he has seen many successful public figures struggle after their careers declined. The singer...
Why I avoid some skit collaborations — KieKie
Nigerian actress and content creator, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie, says she deliberately avoids collaborating with skit makers whose content she considers overly vulgar, insisting such partnerships do not align with her brand. Speaking during a podcast interview that gained attention online on Sunday, Kiekie said brand values guide her choice of collaborators, noting that she is careful about...
FG suspends planned WAEC, NECO registration fee hike
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, announced this via a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026. Boriowo said the ministry has...
Gunmen abduct Oyo headmaster, demand N30m
Gunmen have abducted the headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, demanding a ransom of N30 million for his release. The victim, 60-year-old Kolawale Mathew Owoade, popularly known as Onaiye, was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday evening while returning from his farm in Budo Aare. His son, Abiola Owoade, said the kidnappers contacted the family...
Again, Volkswagen to sack 50,000 workers in cost-saving drive
German automaker Volkswagen is considering cutting up to 50,000 additional jobs worldwide as part of efforts to improve its cost competitiveness. Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume, in a memo obtained on Monday, told employees that the company faces a cost disadvantage of about 20 per cent compared with rival carmakers, making further cost reductions necessary. The latest proposal comes after Volkswagen...
Umahi heads to court over nurse’s death at Ebonyi residence
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced plans to take legal action against individuals behind what he described as false and defamatory reports surrounding the death of a nurse allegedly linked to his residence in Ebonyi State. Speaking on Sunday during an inspection of ongoing work on the Ebonyi section of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Super Highway, Umahi said he had...
Fresh attacks in Plateau, Benue leave 27 dead
Fresh violence in Plateau and Benue states has claimed at least 27 lives, with nine members of the same family killed in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau and 18 others losing their lives in separate attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue. The attack in Plateau occurred late Saturday when armed men invaded Wereng-Camp and Kum villages. The...
Rescued Oyo pupils, teachers set to reunite with families
Rescued pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are expected to reunite with their families on Monday following their anticipated handover by the military to the Oyo State Government after 48 hours of medical observation. The victims, who regained their freedom on Friday after spending 56 days in captivity, have been receiving medical...
Woman arrested over illegal maternity home in Anambra
The Anambra State Government has arrested a 47-year-old woman, Mrs Onyinyechi Esther Charles, for allegedly operating an illegal maternity home and carrying out surgical procedures without the required medical qualifications. The suspect, an Abia State indigene married to a native of Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area, allegedly ran a traditional birth attendant facility in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government...
FG raises N5.08trn from bond market in six months
The Federal Government borrowed N5.08 trillion from the domestic bond market in the first half of 2026, representing a 77.8 per cent increase from the N2.86 trillion raised during the corresponding period of 2025. An analysis of Debt Management Office (DMO) auction results showed that the government ramped up domestic borrowing between January and June despite a decline in borrowing...
