The Northern Group Frontiers called has called on the House of Representatives to thoroughly investigate the issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery, without taking sides. The call followed the House of Representatives’ motion calling for the removal of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed. Recall that Ahmed had claimed that…
Authorities of the Nigerian Navy have issued a warning to the public to desist from wearing or appearing in Naval uniforms and accoutrements at all times. The Navy said that anyone found in breach of these regulations could be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu made…
The Federal Government says it has no plan to slash scholarship students’ allowances as recently reported in the media. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated this during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said it sold $148 million in foreign exchange (FX) to 29 authorised dealer banks in two days (22nd and 23rd of July 2024). CBN disclosed this today in a statement published on its website. According to the apex bank, the foreign exchange (Fx) was sold on the Nigerian Foreign…
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,603.8 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,603.8 per dollar from N1,586.71 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N37.95 depreciation for the naira. The volume of dollars traded (turnover) in the market fell by…
Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has taken to social media to appreciate rapper Olamide for accepting him into the YBNL music label. Olamide launched the record label in 2012 after the release of his second studio album, ‘YBNL’. Adekunle Gold, on the other hand, was signed to YBNL in 2015 and delivered his first album…
OpenAI has announced the prototype of its new search engine, SearchGPT, which aims to provide users with fast and timely answers along with clear and relevant sources. The company plans to eventually integrate SearchGPT into its ChatGPT chatbot. This development is seen as a potential challenge to Google’s dominant position in the search engine market….
Today, July 26, marks the fifth anniversary of Burna Boy’s critically acclaimed album ‘African Giant.’ To commemorate this milestone, YouTube will livestream an exclusive YouTube Music Nights with the artist. The YouTube Music Nights program places global superstar artists on intimate stages, creating an electrifying, money-can’t-buy experience and live video content that celebrates the unique…
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…
