Nollywood actor dies in his sleep
Nigerian film actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep. The news of his death was confirmed on Monday by Abubakar Yakubu, the president of the Actors Guild…
Why Ethiopia’s Online Entertainment Market Is Moving to the Phone – and Where RolsBet Fits
Ethiopia’s digital audience is growing faster than fixed-screen habits. Ethio telecom reported 86.9 million mobile voice subscribers and 51.5 million data and internet users for the 2025/26 budget year. Those…
Doctor found dead with stab wounds after going missing in Port Harcourt
A medical doctor, Dr Stephen Vanman, has reportedly been found dead with stab wounds after he went missing while on his way to work in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Vanman…
Nigerian governor declares public holiday
Nigerian governor declares public holiday Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public workers in the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.…
Katsina United footballer Ozor declared dead again after alleged mortuary scare
Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor has been confirmed dead after collapsing during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes in Katsina. The club, in a statement issued by its Media Directorate…
Fire Razes bank
A fire outbreak has damaged parts of an Access Bank branch in Dawanau, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred on Monday and was confirmed by…
ASUU declares indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed 20 state-owned universities across Nigeria to prepare for an indefinite strike over delays and uneven implementation of the 2025 agreement reached…
Police summon Osun senator over alleged threat to ‘kill’ Accord members
The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over his alleged threat against members of the Accord Party. According to The Cable the…
FG orders payment of wage award
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin paying the outstanding wage award owed to eligible federal civil servants before the middle of August. The wage award is ₦35,000 per…
NNPC Cuts Fuel Price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of petrol at some of its retail stations in Abuja from N1,299 to N1,250 per litre. The reduction…