Dangote Accepts Isbae U’s Invitation to ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has agreed to appear on content creator Isbae U’s YouTube show, Curiosity Made Me Ask, following a direct invitation from the comedian. Dangote accepted the invitation during an interaction with Nigerian creatives in Lagos on Monday, October 19, 2026. Isbae U, whose real name is Adebayo Ridwan, appealed to the billionaire to feature on his programme, explaining that many of Dangote’s … Continue reading Dangote Accepts Isbae U’s Invitation to ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’

‘Until Tinubu Is Voted Out’: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians in UK to Stop Sending Money Home

Former Anambra governor links financial assistance from the diaspora to Nigeria’s leadership crisis as 2027 election approaches Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to reconsider sending money to relatives and others in Nigeria who request financial assistance, arguing that continued support may ease economic hardship without addressing its underlying causes. Obi made the … Continue reading ‘Until Tinubu Is Voted Out’: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians in UK to Stop Sending Money Home

Nollywood Actress Adunni Ade Loses Mother After Prolonged Illness

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade is mourning the death of her mother, who passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after a prolonged illness. The actress announced the sad news on Monday, October 19, in an emotional tribute shared on her official Instagram page, where she expressed her grief and prayed for her mother’s eternal rest. Adunni Ade began her announcement with the Islamic declaration, “Inna … Continue reading Nollywood Actress Adunni Ade Loses Mother After Prolonged Illness

Food Prices Fall in Three Nigerian States, but Inflation Remains High Elsewhere

Food Prices Fall in Three Nigerian States, but Inflation Remains High Elsewhere By Utelnova News Desk Food prices recorded significant monthly declines in Adamawa, Kano and Bauchi in September 2026, while residents in other parts of Nigeria continued to face rising food costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed that Adamawa recorded the … Continue reading Food Prices Fall in Three Nigerian States, but Inflation Remains High Elsewhere

Elon Musk Pledges to Give Every Child in America a SpaceX Share in 2027

The billionaire says the proposed giveaway will be the first of several initiatives, but details about eligibility and distribution remain unclear. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to give one share of his space company, SpaceX, to every child in America next year, in a move that could extend company ownership to millions of young people. Musk made the announcement on Monday, October 19, … Continue reading Elon Musk Pledges to Give Every Child in America a SpaceX Share in 2027

(Watch) Fatai okoya Appeals to Billionaire Rasaq Okoya for Reconciliation After 40 Years Apart

Category: Entertainment / Lifestyle A reported appeal for forgiveness has drawn public attention to a decades-long family rift involving a man identified as Fatai Okoya and Nigerian billionaire industrialist Chief Razaq Akanni Okoya, founder of Eleganza Group. In an open letter circulating online, Fatai appealed for an opportunity to rebuild his relationship with the businessman after more than four decades apart. The writer, who identifies … Continue reading (Watch) Fatai okoya Appeals to Billionaire Rasaq Okoya for Reconciliation After 40 Years Apart

Cristiano Ronaldo Left Out of 2026 Ballin d’Or Shortlist as Kane, Yamal Lead the Race

Utelnova | Sports Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning another Ballon d’Or have suffered a setback after the Portuguese superstar was left out of the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 award. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was notably absent from the nominees announced by France Football on September 8, despite helping Al-Nassr secure the Saudi Pro League title. Attention has instead turned to a new generation … Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo Left Out of 2026 Ballin d’Or Shortlist as Kane, Yamal Lead the Race

India Festival Tragedy: 19 Dead, 25 Injured in Kolkata Stampede as Seven Are Arrested

A sudden downpour and a surge of worshippers at a Durga Puja celebration in eastern India have left families mourning, as authorities investigate suspected safety failures. At least 19 people have died and 25 others have been injured in a stampede at a religious festival in Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state, following a sudden rush of people amid heavy rainfall. The tragedy … Continue reading India Festival Tragedy: 19 Dead, 25 Injured in Kolkata Stampede as Seven Are Arrested

Missing Nigerian TikToker Sarah Lizzy Reportedly Found Dead After Visiting Unknown Boy Friend

Reports circulating online claim that Sarah Lizzy, a Nigerian TikTok user who was reportedly missing, has been found dead. According to a report published by Intel Region on October 18, 2026, the discovery allegedly came days after she was reported missing. The report also linked her disappearance to a visit to a man she had reportedly met online. However, the circumstances surrounding the alleged discovery … Continue reading Missing Nigerian TikToker Sarah Lizzy Reportedly Found Dead After Visiting Unknown Boy Friend

Presidency Hits Back at Makinde Over ₦250bn NLNG Dividends Allegation

The Presidency has dismissed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s allegation that the Federal Government withheld ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG (NLNG) dividends meant for each state, insisting that the figures cited by the governor are inaccurate. The dispute emerged after Makinde spoke at the 2027 Budget Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement in Ibadan, where he alleged that the Federal Government had failed to release the funds to … Continue reading Presidency Hits Back at Makinde Over ₦250bn NLNG Dividends Allegation