Red gowns. Matching couples. Bold lipstick. Valentine’s Day 2026 gave us fashion moments to remember. From soft and classy to daring and dramatic, celebrities stepped out in style. Click to see the looks everyone is talking about.
Over 20,000 runners took over Lagos on February 14 for the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes dominated the race, while thousands cheered across the city. Here’s who won, who organised it, and what happened on race day.
Davido has dropped his custody case for his daughter, Imade, after a tense courtroom moment. The case had drawn attention online, and emotions ran high. Why did he step back? And what happens next for Imade? See the full story here.
The Federal Government has raised serious concern. More Nigerians are being recruited to fight in foreign wars, especially in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Some were promised jobs and money, but ended up in dangerous situations. See why the government is warning citizens to be careful.
Nigeria’s 2027 election now has a date, but not everyone is happy about it. INEC fixed February 20, 2027 for the presidential election, and the timing has sparked debate because it falls during Ramadan. Some say it may affect turnout. Others say elections must go on. Here’s what you need to know.
In 2018, Nigeria was shaken by one of the most heartbreaking stories of child abuse ever told — the story of Elizabeth (Ochanya) Ogbanje, a 13-year-old girl from Benue State whose life was cut short after years of sexual abuse. Even seven years later, her name still echoes in every conversation about justice for children in Nigeria.
MTN Nigeria is clearly not playing this year. The telecom giant has pushed a massive ₦757 billion into network expansion — nearly three times its previous spending levels — as data demand in Nigeria continues to skyrocket. With data traffic up 36%, MTN is doubling down on infrastructure, fiber rollout, data-center capacity, and core tech upgrades to keep users streaming, scrolling, and transacting without stress. This move isn’t just about waves; it's all about staying ahead of the competition and positioning itself for long-term dominance in Nigeria’s digital economy.
So apparently, Nigeria just got a fresh set of service chiefs, and these guys are already making bold promises to “rejig” the entire security setup of the country. 👀 Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede and his team pulled up before the House of Reps like, “Give us a few months, and we’ll make Nigerians feel safe again.”
So, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Olisa Agbakoba decided to shake some tables this week — and not the small ones o. The man said Nigeria is literally facing an existential threat if we don’t restructure ASAP. In his words, the way power is concentrated at the center is “unsustainable and dangerously weak.” 👀
Pop culture in Naija is on fire this week, and the streets (and timelines) are buzzing! From BhadBoi OML’s viral banger to Olamide’s big talk and Mr Eazi’s new drop — it’s giving “Naija to the world,” but with our own twist.
The World Bank has dropped a fresh economic alert: global commodity prices are projected to slide to their lowest level in six years by 2026. According to its latest Commodity Markets Outlook, this decline — driven by weak global growth, rising oil supply, and policy uncertainties — could help ease inflation but may hit commodity-dependent economies hard. Think cheaper fuel vibes for consumers, but potential budget headaches for governments that rely heavily on oil, minerals, or agricultural exports.
The internet’s been buzzing lately about a massive data leak involving 183 million email addresses and passwords, with Gmail users caught in the mix. Headlines sound scary, but let’s break it down without the chaos. If you’ve seen posts saying “Gmail got hacked,” that’s not exactly true. What really happened is part of a much bigger story about password reuse, malware, and online habits that most of us are guilty of.