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Benjamin Dada

Woman set on fire by her husband in Kogi pleads for him to be forgiven

Mrs Berida Irawo, who was set on fire by her husband, Jacob Irawo, in Kogi State, has pleaded for his pardon following the

Linda Ikeji

Super Falcons of Nigeria to get new coach before Olympic qualifier

The Super Falcons are expected to have a new technical crew in place ahead of the start of their 2028 Womens Oly

Linda Ikeji

startups

Where to Buy Stablecoins Safely in Nigeria: Top 10 (2026)

As the naira continues to face pressure, more Nigerians are turning to stablecoins like USDT and USDC. Here’s how to buy them safely, compare platforms, and understand the fees.

Aug 19, 20268 min read

Benjamin Dada

Actor, Justin Ben speaks on the efforts that went into the making of The Night of June 7th and why you should see this film (video)

Justin Ben played the role of Chika in The Night of June 7th, which will begin showing in cinemas nationwide on Augus

Linda Ikeji

Man found de@d at Charlton Athletic's stadium

The UK Police are investigating after a lifeless body was discovered at Charlton Athletic's

Linda Ikeji

technology

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – OPay gains an admirer

In today's edition: Standard Bank wants OPay pre-IPO stake || Absa eyes pan-African expansion || SA to telecom firms: make public-benefit websites free |&#

Aug 19, 20269 min read

TechCabal

Done Deal: Belgian Club Zulte Waregem Sign Nigerian Youngster

Belgian club Zulte Waregem have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster Maliq Musa, Completesports.com reports. Musa joined De Boeren from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL

Complete Sports

Mob beats man to dÂ£ath over theft allegations in Minna

A 30-year-old man, Sunday Pada, was beaten and stabbed to de@th by a mob in the Korokpan area of Minna, Niger State,

Linda Ikeji

Cagliari Striker Out Of Induced Coma After Pool Incident

Cagliari striker Yael Trepy has been taken out of a medically induced coma and no longer requires mechanical ventilation following a near-drowning incident in a swimming pool on Su

Complete Sports

It’s Fantastic To Play In Front Of Bursaspor’s Supporters –Iheanacho

Bursaspor star Kelechi Iheanacho has disclosed that it is fantastic to play in front of one of the biggest fan groups in Türkiye, expressing confidence that their home support will

Complete Sports

Arteta Hints At More Arsenal Signings

Despite having arguably the Premier League’s strongest squad, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the club will always look to strengthen where possible. Arsenal are on the looko

Complete Sports

business

Kano awards N27.8 billion contracts for ICT, CBT centres across 44 LGAs

The Kano State Government has awarded contracts worth N27.8 billion for the construction of ICT and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the state’s 44 local government areas.

Nairametrics

business

NGX loses N544.5 billion as First HoldCo, Fidelity Bank lead profit-taking

The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as renewed profit-taking in large-cap stocks, led by First HoldCo and Fidelity Bank, dragged the

Nairametrics

AngÃ©lique Kidjo becomes first African musician honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Beninese music icon Anglique Kidjo has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising her remar

Linda Ikeji

Musiala Breaks Silence After Collapsing On Pitch Again

Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days, Sky Sports repor

Complete Sports

Ikorodu City’s Arumala Completes Al Ittihad Switch

Joseph Arumala has joined Egyptian Premier League club Al Ittihad on a permanent transfer, Completesports.com reports. Arumala linked up with the Alexandria-based club from Nigeria