I’ve Never Slept in Any House I Bought”: Ola of Lagos Explains Why He Prefers Renting
Popular Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur Waris Olayinka Akinwande, better known as Ola of Lagos, has explained why he still lives in a rented apartment even though he owns multiple houses. Speaking on the KK Show, Ola said he has never slept in any house he bought with his own money. According to him, living in […]
World Cup-Winning Coach De la Fuente to Stay With Spain Until 2032
Spain’s World Cup-winning coach, Luis de la Fuente, is set to sign a new contract that will keep him in charge of the national team until 2032. The Spanish football federation (RFEF) confirmed the news on Monday. “Luis de la Fuente will extend his contract through the next two European Championships, in 2028 and 2032, […]
Dangote Buys 4,000 More Machines, Now Owns World’s Largest Construction Equipment Fleet
Dangote Industries has bought 4,000 more pieces of construction equipment for the expansion of its Lekki refinery, taking its total fleet to 6,500 machines — making it the largest owner of construction equipment in the world. This was revealed by the Group Vice President, Oil and Gas and Fertiliser, Devakumar Edwin, on Friday during a […]
Man United Escape With Late Draw Against Fulham, Carrick’s Job on the Line
Manchester United needed a last-minute goal from Matheus Cunha just to escape Craven Cottage with a point on Sunday, and the result has only added to the growing pressure on manager Michael Carrick. United went into the game desperate for a win but ended up thanking their stars for a 1-1 draw against Fulham. They […]
First Lady Urges Nigerians to Cut Food Waste, Keep Cities Clean
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is asking Nigerians to be more mindful of the food they throw away. She made the appeal in a message marking the 2026 World Cleanup Day, marked on Sunday with the theme “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities.” According to her, food waste deserves serious attention right now because climate […]
National Assembly Pushes Resumption Back Again — Lawmakers Get Two More Weeks Off
Nigerian lawmakers will be spending a little more time in their constituencies — officially, at least, because the chambers aren’t ready for them yet. The National Assembly has shifted its resumption of plenary from Tuesday, September 15 to Tuesday, September 29, 2026, according to an announcement by Kamoru Ogunlana, Clerk to the National Assembly, acting […]
Kara Bridge Has Turned The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Into A Parking Lot — Here’s Your Escape Route
If you’ve been stuck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway lately wondering whether you’ll make it home before your phone battery dies, it’s not just you — it’s Kara Bridge. Repair work on the bridge’s damaged expansion joints kicked off on September 8 and is scheduled to wrap up by September 22, but a container truck that […]
Foreigners Just Poured $6bn Into Nigeria — But Almost None Of It Is Building Anything
Nigeria’s books are looking flashier this quarter, and the reason is simple: the world’s investors have rediscovered their love for naira paper. Portfolio investment inflows — the “hot money” that chases interest rates rather than factories — jumped 14.4% to $6.03 billion in Q1 2026, up from $5.27 billion the previous quarter, according to Nairametrics. […]
Kaduna Pastor Has Crashed Every Maulud Party For 11 Years Straight — And Muslims Keep Inviting Him Back
While some Nigerians can barely keep a New Year’s resolution for 11 days, a Kaduna cleric has kept a much bigger promise for 11 years running: showing up to celebrate Eid-el-Maulud with his Muslim neighbours, every single year, no excuses. Pastor Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, led members of […]
Stop Letting Other People Write Your Story — Kehinde Ajose’s Advice Everyone Needs to Hear
Media entrepreneur and visibility strategist Kehinde Ajose has a message for anyone who feels boxed in by what people expect of them: stop asking for permission to grow. In a reflective essay published on BellaNaija, Ajose — who has worn hats as a journalist, broadcaster, podcaster, bassist and author — traces his own reinvention across […]