Spotify has released a five-year analysis of its Nigerian subscribers.The data is the streaming platform’s means of marking its fifth anniversary since it began operations in Nigeria. The data shows that Nigerians, primarily young people aged 26, have created about 25 million user-generated playlists on Spotify, added over 900,000 tracks, and reached 1.4 billion hours […]

‎When leading Nigerian real estate entrepreneur Suraj Oyewale, popularly known as Sir Jarus, shared his recent exploratory visit to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, it signalled more than a routine market tour. It reflected growing institutional curiosity about the South-South real estate corridor. ‎ ‎During the visit, he engaged with King Nwaeze, widely addressed as King […]

Xbox fans have been left divided after Microsoft announced Phil Spencer, boss of its gaming division, and Xbox president Sarah Bond would step down from their roles.

‎Gospel singer, Moses Bliss, was full of Joy after his wife, Marie Bliss, threw a surprise birthday party for him in Dubai. ‎‎‎Moses Bliss, who has recorded gospel hits, celebrated his birthday on February 20, and since they were not in Nigeria, his Ghanaian wife decided to pull a surprise by organising the ceremony for […]

Introduction The 2026 Lenten season kicked off on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marking the beginning of a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This sacred time is an opportunity to prepare for Easter and reflect on God’s redemption plan, which is beautifully framed around the resolution of sin’s consequences. At the heart of [...]

Recations have trailed the annoiuncement by the Dubai Police Force that begging is a crime with penalties of 3 months' imprisonment and AED 5,000 fine.

Bubly, a brand of flavoured sparkling water owned by PepsiCo, on Monday revealed a new line of limited-edition flavours motivated by the forthcoming ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’. The drink’s packs are character-themed and colour-changing, plus there’s also an opportunity to win a free trip to NASA, among other prizes. The Vice President of Marketing […]

The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard bus routes. The…

A Nigerian man's happiness knew no bounds as he surprised his beautiful mother with her first car. Netizens showered accolades on him in the comments section.

South African broadcaster Gareth Cliff has criticised Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, following his arrest over an alleged shooting incident in South Africa. Cliff shared his reaction during an episode of The Gareth Cliff Show on The Real Network’s YouTube channel, where he questioned why Mugabe chose to […]

The BBC has faced public outcry for not editing out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette’s campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast, which was available on its streaming site, BBC iPlayer, for more than 12 hours. The broadcast Corporation has expressed its regrets. Despite a two-hour time delay in airing the award show, the n-word […]

Sola Shittu Seriake Dickson, Senator representing Bayelsa West, on Monday declared that serving with honesty in Nigeria’s public sector is a daunting task, shaped by suspicion, propaganda and sweeping generalisations.…

"Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. The fans have waited long enough—they deserve this rematch," said Pacquiao, 47, in a joint statement. The post Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas September appeared first on Vanguard News.

Media personality Tolu Oniru, known as Toolz, has lamented the overload of schoolwork her children receive. The mother shared a lighthearted complaint about the amount of schoolwork via Instagram. She questioned why the assignments seemed so intense at such an early stage, joking that it felt like she had returned to primary school herself. According […]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to India, Australia and Japan this week in his latest effort to cultivate trade ties as he seeks to wean Canada off its economic dependency on the US.

Traditional pension funds could vanish within a decade amid soaring inflation, but switching to annuities offers retirees a secure lifeline, a top insurance expert warned on Monday. The annuity manager, SANLAM Life Insurance, Victor Ikechukwu, urged civil servants due for retirement to take up Annuity Policy for effective management of their pension. The insurance expert […]

Yusuf said Nigeria’s allocation stands at 40,250 pilgrims, excluding tour operators, but uploaded data reportedly exceeded the approved figure.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship candidate for City Centre Ward in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Loveth Izekor, has rejected the outcome of last Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election, alleging widespread irregularities in the collation process. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, Izekor described the February 21 poll as […]

Rick Macci, the former coach of Serena Williams, has expressed his optimism regarding the legendary tennis player’s potential return to the sport. Macci, who mentored both Serena and her sister Venus during the early 1990s, shared his insights with the French publication L’Equipe, suggesting that Williams is indeed gearing up for a comeback. “She’s training […]

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a stark warning against touching victims of electrical shocks, advising residents to steer clear of live wires as well. NERC shared this urgent message on its X account Monday, highlighting electricity’s deadly power and how impulsive rescues without precautions can cause further casualties. The alert stated: “Safety […]

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El Rufai, sponsored pilgrims for Hajj but discontinued the sponsorship of Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem throughout his eight-year tenure. El Rufai had banned the sponsorship of pilgrims in 2015, citing fiscal prudence and the need to manage Kaduna State’s debt profile. Sheikh Haliru Maraya, a member of Kaduna […]

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on countries that "play games" with recent trade deals, after the Supreme Court last week blocked many of the sweeping global levies.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has offered insights regarding Florian Wirtz’s injury following his absence from the team during their recent 1-0 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest. Wirtz was initially included in the starting line-up at the City Ground but had to withdraw during the warm-up, leading to Curtis Jones stepping in as his replacement. […]

Manchester City may find themselves without key player Bernardo Silva for their crucial fixture against Arsenal, as the Portugal international is at risk of receiving a two-match suspension. Silva has already accumulated eight yellow cards in the Premier League this season, and any further bookings would trigger a ban. The versatile midfielder has been integral […]

Barcelona has successfully obtained the necessary approval from FIFA to finalise the transfer of Tavares, the England U17 and Norwich winger, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo. After a series of intense negotiations and administrative hurdles, the green light from the governing body has now been received, allowing the 16-year-old to arrive in Barcelona for […]

Minister of State for Regional Development, Alhaji Uba Maigari, has said the Federal Government is committed to fast-tracking development across the North East geopolitical zone. The Minister, who stated this on Monday in Jalingo while interacting with newsmen, said that President Bola Tinubu was aware of the backwardness of the region and is committed to […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Monday presented the certificate of registration to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, one of the two political parties the Commission recently registered. The post Nigeria Democratic Congress receives INEC registration certificate appeared first on Vanguard News.

AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited (AMNI) has issued a clarification regarding media reports on a recent court ruling involving Cenroc FPSO Solutions Limited and CCM. The company’s head, Corporate Communications, Didi Akinyelure, stated that both matters stem from substantially similar commercial disputes relating to contractual claims. AMNI explained that the companies referenced in the […]

A Cross River State High Court sitting in Ogoja has restrained the State House of Assembly from taking further steps in the impeachment process of Ogoja local government council Vice Chairman, Emmanuel Yakubu. The order was issued following an Originating Summons filed by Yakubu, through his lawyers, First Baba Isa of FBI Legal, challenging the […]

The President also assured Nigerians that what he promised them before he became President in 2023 will be fulfilled. The post Tinubu vows to establish state police to curb insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chairman of the Imo State Sports Commission, Hon. Prince Sir (Amb.) Eleazer Onyewuchi Ogbonna, has lauded Team Imo athletes for their impressive performances at the ongoing 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin City. His commendation follows the state’s breakthrough gold medal and a significant climb up the medal table. In a statement from his […]

The convoy of General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna, successfully foiled a deadly ambush orchestrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorists Group (LTG) near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. The GOC and his team, in a fierce gunfight, killed five […]

The European Union (EU), in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, is set to host one of Nigeria’s most anticipated events in the science and innovation space in Lagos State on February 24, 2026. The Nigeria-EU Science and Innovation Day, themed “Making Science Together”, will bring together researchers, innovators, policymakers, investors, and creative thinkers to […]

The Anambra State Government has shut down the New Motorcycle Spare Parts Market in Nnewi following an inspection exercise carried out across the market on Monday, February 23, 2026. The market is expected to be reopened on Monday, March 2, 2026. According to reports, the action was taken after several shops in the government-owned market […]

In recent months, social media platforms and messaging groups have been flooded with claims that Nigeria will abandon the naira in 2027 and adopt a new regional currency known as the Eco. The posts are often written with urgency, suggesting that the Federal Government has already made a final decision and that Nigerians should prepare […] The post Is Nigeria Scrapping the Naira for ‘Eco Currency’ in 2027? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

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