Nollywood actor CJay Nwoks dies in Lagos hospital
Nollywood actor, Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks is dead. CJay died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State. The sad news was announced by actress Nkechi Blessing, who recently…
Independence Day: Nigeria moving from economic stabilisation to growth — Yilwatda
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda has said Nigeria is moving towards becoming a stronger and more prosperous nation despite the economic challenges facing citizens. Yilwatda stated this in an Independence Day message signed by his…
Controversial Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo reported dead in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean businessman known for his lavish lifestyle and his ties to government contracts, died on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera Rural area east of Harare, according to local media reports. His wife, Lucy Muteke,…
$700bn deal: Nigeria has 26 out of 60 minerals US needs – Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said Nigeria possesses about 26 of the 60 critical minerals the United States is seeking to secure globally.Oduwole disclosed this while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show on…
Barau sacks another aide over alleged anti-APC activities
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has relieved Rashida Adamu, popularly known as Rashida Mai Sa’a of her appointment as Special Assistant in his office.This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, September 28, 2026, by…
INEC Sets October 9 for NationWide PVC Collection Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed October 9, 2026, for the commencement of nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Amupitan, the newly issued PVCs are linked to…
Dangote says Kenya court ruling won’t halt refinery launch but may affect site activities
Nigeria’s Dangote Group said a Kenyan court ruling on a land rights claim would not halt the groundbreaking ceremony for its planned 700,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Lamu on Wednesday, but that it may affect some site activities. The Reuters…
Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister following election
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy where the king retains sweeping powers over foreign policy, defence and other key portfolios. Under Morocco’s constitution, the king appoints the head of government from the political party that wins the largest number of seats…
28 human skulls found as suspects flee Abia forest camps
The discovery of 28 human skulls and other bones has followed a police raid on suspected criminal camps in the forests of Umuaku-Isuochi and Nneato in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. The Abia State Police Command said the…
LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles over traffic violations in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during a weekend enforcement operation targeting ‘one-way’ driving, illegal parking, indiscriminate loading and unauthorised garages across parts of the state. The vehicles were impounded at traffic…