The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opened its shares to the public in what has become one of Africa’s biggest initial public offerings. The public offer started on September 14, 2026. It will run until October 13, 2026. The company is offering 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 per share. Investors can start with 10 shares. This … Read more
A Chief Magistrate Court 2 in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced two members of the Shila Boys gang to five years in prison each. The court handed down the sentences without an option of a fine. The case is part of ongoing efforts by authorities to tackle crime linked to Shila Boys in Adamawa State. … Read more
Lionel Messi made another piece of history as Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2–0 to win the 2026 Campeones Cup. The Argentine star scored the opening goal before helping create the second. The victory also gave Inter Miami their first Campeones Cup title. Messi Scores His 100th Inter Miami Goal Messi opened the scoring in … Read more
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for some South African nationals. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the move on September 15, 2026. However, the new policy does not affect every South African. Instead, the US will target people linked to certain policies and actions. Why the US Imposed the Restrictions The … Read more
Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate attracted attention before the club’s match against Elche. The three players did not fully show a shirt with a message of support for Ceuta. Real Madrid and Elche players wore the shirts before their La Liga game on Tuesday. The shirts carried the message “Todos … Read more
Health workers at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have started an indefinite strike over the reinstatement of a hospital director. The action began on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), UCH chapter, said the strike followed several failed attempts to resolve the dispute. The union wants the hospital … Read more
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad for a special farewell match against Benin. The game will take place on October 6, 2026, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match is expected to mark Messi’s final appearance for the Argentina national team. Messi Returns for One Final Match Messi recently announced his … Read more
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The family described him as “The Lion of Lufodo” and asked the public to respect their privacy during the mourning period. Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 Olu Jacobs was … Read more
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to introduce new restrictions on mail-in ballots before the 2026 midterm elections. The decision means states can continue sending mail ballots under their existing systems for this year’s elections. The court issued its order on Monday, September 14, after a legal battle between the Trump … Read more
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has challenged the state government to provide evidence that his administration left unpaid debts when he left office. Obi said he would end his 2027 presidential campaign if the government could identify even one person or organisation that he owed. His comments came after the Anambra State Government said … Read more