A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in South Africa, Bola Babarinde, says the Dangote Refinery should be a national pride. Babarinde in a statement on Friday, said critics of the refinery should focus on constructive solutions rather than negative publicity. He noted that the refinery represented a significant stride towards self-sufficiency in…
In a few days, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 9 will premiere, promising exciting twists and turns cantered around dynamic duos. For 71 days, BBNaija housemates are set to entertain Africa. Here are five key highlights to look forward to: BBNaija Season 9: What to know 1. Duos Theme This season focuses on pairs. Contestants…
Nigerian rapper Falz has disclosed that he has never professed love to anybody before. Falz, in an interview on Menisms Podcast, noted that he has never been in love with anyone. Speaking about his love life, he stated that he has not reached a point in a relationship where such expressions of love are made….
The newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his top priority as the speedy rehabilitation of dilapidated port infrastructure across the nation. During an impromptu visit to the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) on Monday, Dantsoho emphasized the importance of collaborating with port stakeholders to ensure the…
A tragic incident in Ogbeozoma, Okpanam, Delta State, has led to the fatal shooting of two policemen and injuries to several others in an ambush reportedly carried out by a suspected land grabber and his gang on July 22, 2024. The violent attack has caused outrage within the community and has prompted calls for justice….
In a disturbing incident in the UK, a Nigerian man named Anthony Esan, 24 years old, has been charged after a brutal stabbing attack on Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton near a barracks in Gillingham, Kent. The attack occurred at around 5:55 pm on Tuesday in Sally Port Gardens, close to the Brompton Barracks, which serves…
In the first half of the year 2024, the number of vehicles imported into Nigeria saw a significant decline of 60.8% compared to the same period in 2023, with only 10,991 units imported. This drop is attributed to the impact of the depreciation of the naira and the general economic downturn. This information was highlighted…
A tragic incident occurred in Lagos, where a building collapsed at 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland. Five individuals were found dead under the debris while five others were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The collapse happened around 3:58 a.m., according to an eyewitness account.Emergency response teams, particularly the Lagos State…
Popular rapper from the Mediterranean city Marseille, whose best-known track “La kiffance” has racked up over 186 million views on YouTube, contests all of the charges “as firmly as possible”, his lawyer Nabil Boudi told AFP on Wednesday. Boudi added that he had appealed the order for a trial in Paris, which prosecutors said was…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has reacted to criticism of his relationship with his second wife, Judy Austin. The actor, in a viral post on Instagram, stated that he and Austin’s happiness is causing discomfort to their critics. Sharing their loved-up photo, Yul wrote in pidgin and English; “Our progress and happiness dey pain so many…
The Muslim Rights Concern has called for the ban of the yet-to-be-released movie where popular actress Nancy Isime and other actresses wore purdah, an Islamic full covering popularly called the Niqab, and brandished dangerous weapons. The group described the movie as ‘satanic’, adding that it depicts Muslim women as criminals and incites the public against…
American rapper, Cardi B has called for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. It was reported that thousands have been killed and many displaced since the Israel-Hamas conflict began on October 7. Cardi B asked her country to intervene, saying she would only endorse a candidate for the upcoming presidential election…
The Nollywood actress and media personality, Toke Makinwa, has claimed that she won’t adjust her lifestyle regardless of the country’s economy. DNI reports that Nigeria is currently facing its worst hardship in recent years with some citizens gearing up to protest over the worsening economic hardship and poor governance. Makinwa made this remark in a…
Zamfara State Government has urged the federal government to intensify efforts to address the severe security challenges bedevilling the entire state, which it stated is the major problem facing the region. This was stated by the state governor, Dauda Lawal, who spoke through the State’s Commissioner of Project Implementation, Hon Nasiru Ibrahim Zurmi, during a…
Meta has taken down 63,000 Facebook accounts associated with Nigerians allegedly involved in financial sextortion schemes. The U.S.-based company announced this action in a statement on Wednesday titled, “Combating Financial Sextortion Scams From Nigeria.” This development comes shortly after the Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) fined Meta and its messaging platform, WhatsApp,…
The Umuezubuoke Umualor community in Isiuzo Local Government Area is urgently calling on the government to intervene in a land dispute involving 29,000 hectares, claimed by Dr. Peter Mba and allegedly encroached upon by the Amankanu community. The seven villages of Umuezuboke Umualor, which include Odobido, Ikeagwu, Ugwuakparata, Agodoenyi, Egerum, Igboetiti, and Igbogobe, are historically…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the US Congress has stirred significant controversy and demonstrations. Netanyahu expressed optimism regarding efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. According to a Reuters report, his speech received a mixed reaction. Many Democratic lawmakers boycotted the address, voicing concern over the high civilian casualties and…
Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, known by his stage name Asake, has announced plans for a second performance at the prestigious London O2 Arena. The O2 Arena, established in 2007, is the third-largest indoor venue in the UK, following Co-op Live and Manchester Arena. Notably, it was the world’s busiest music arena in 2008. Asake shared…
Nigeria is on the verge of securing a commitment from CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, to establish a manufacturing plant in Evergreen City. This development emerged following a visit by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, and his team to CATL’s Global Headquarters in Ningde,…
THE Federal Government, FG, has set the target to convert 250,000 automobiles to use Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, by end of 2024, as part of measures targeted at enhancing CNG utilization in the country. Already, 30,000 CNG conversion kits have been procured for distribution to commercial drivers within 90 days. Chief Executive Officer/Programme Director, Presidential…
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,575 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,565 per dollar on Tuesday. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,586.71 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,586.71 per dollar from N1,548.76 per dollar on…
The prices of tomatoes, beans, garri rose above 200 percent in June 2024 from their previous prices in the corresponding period of 2023. In its Selected Food Price Watch for June 2024, released yesterday, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, indicated that price of tomatoes (1kg) increased Year-on-Year (YoY) by 320.67 percent to N2,302.26 in…
Italian oil and gas giant, Eni yesterday announced that it had received regulatory approval from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for the sale of Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) to Oando Plc. In a statement issued yesterday, Eni said it had received formal consent to finalise the deal. It will be the…
An estimated 1.3 million people became infected with HIV in 2023, three times more than the target of fewer than 370,000 by 2025. While there has been marked progress in sub-Saharan Africa, for the first time, in 2023 more than half of the new HIV infections occurred outside of sub-Saharan Africa, a report released on…
Meta Platforms said yesterday it had removed about 63,000 accounts in Nigeria that attempted to engage in financial sexual extortion scams mostly aimed at adult men in the United States. The company owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads and the popular application, WhatsApp, among other products and services. Meta said in a statement the 63,000…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) says N540.48 billion worth of foreign transactions were recorded between January and June 2024. NGX disclosed this in its report on Wednesday titled, ‘Domestic & Foreign Portfolio Investment’. According to the firm, Nigeria’s foreign transactions increased compared to N145.08 billion reported in the first half (H1) of 2023. The report…
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has warned the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, and other regulators in the country to stop demarketing Dangote Refinery and other local producers. Director-General, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir of MAN disclosed this in a statement while reacting to the feud between Dangote Refinery and NMDPRA. “It is expected…
A new report of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), has ranked Nigeria very high at 71 per cent, in comparative legal, policy and governance frameworks towards G5 – advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as G5 with Germany, Finland and Singapore leading the global chart. In the report conducted by the ITU, and…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, is not under pressure for the team to finish in the Premier League top four this season. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS group are more interested in changing the structure around the club. The British billionaire has already enforced several changes off the field at Old Trafford, bringing in…
The Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST) has taken action in Edo State by shutting down five courier and logistics operational offices for allegedly operating illegally and without the required licenses. Additionally, seven delivery motorcycles belonging to the operators were seized during the operation. Gideon Oludotun Shonde, the NIPOST General Manager overseeing the courier and logistics department,…
The suspended Abia State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, has submitted her resignation to Governor Alex Otti. This information was conveyed in a press release signed by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. Governor Otti, upon accepting her resignation, expressed his appreciation for Dr. Okoronkwo’s service to the state and…
