ICYMI: Biggest News Stories From Nigeria, Africa, and Across The World Last Week

In case you missed it, we’ve pulled together the highlights worth catching up on. Here’s a quick recap of everything you should know: 

Government & Security

63-year-old Chinese Grandmother nabbed 31kg of cannabis at Lagos airport.

Sports   

Numbers don’t lie, and Bruno Fernandes keeps proving it. The Manchester United captain is quietly building a Premier League legacy that now puts him in conversations alongside greats like Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. From goals and assists to chance creation and match-winning performances, Bruno’s record speaks volumes, and the stats back every bit of the debate.

Entertainment & Lifestyle

The recent kidnapping incident in Oyo State has once again sparked concern across social media, with several celebrities and public figures speaking out over the growing insecurity in Nigeria. From emotional reactions to urgent calls for better protection of citizens, the conversation has reignited fears around safety, especially as cases of abductions continue to make headlines across the country.

Economy & Finance

Hunger crisis looms as UN warns 35 million Nigerians may struggle to find food in coming months.

Entertainment & Lifestyle

The celebrity baby boom is in full swing. Just last week alone, timelines were flooded with heartwarming pregnancy reveals, stunning maternity shoots, and emotional announcements from some of your favourite stars including Temi Otedola and Sharon Ooja.

Music

Seun Kuti claims it’s impossible to spend $1 billion in a lifetime.

Movies

Nollywood fans are already counting down the days after “Five Figurines” unveiled its star-studded cast lineup. The announcement stirred excitement online, with many praising the film’s powerful mix of acting talent and the promise of another major cinema moment for the industry.

Music

6 years ago, Omah Lay brought a new type of emotion to Afrobeats with ‘Get Layd’. The project introduced a raw, vulnerable style that connected deeply with listeners, blending heartbreak, loneliness, desire, and smooth melodies in a way that felt different from the usual party-heavy sound dominating the scene at the time.

Fashion

Thousands of fashion creatives, manufacturers, and industry leaders stormed Aba for The Fashion Games 2026, turning the city into a major hub of style, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With over 10,000 fashion producers in attendance, the event spotlighted Aba’s growing influence in Africa’s fashion industry while celebrating local talent, craftsmanship, and the business of fashion on a massive scale.

World News

Trump demands increased security after the latest shooting at the White House.

Rest of Africa

Senegal has been thrown into fresh political tension following reports that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a development that has sparked widespread reactions across the country and beyond. The situation has raised concerns about stability within the government, especially given the political alliance both leaders once shared before tensions reportedly escalated behind the scenes.

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