The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has refuted claims of an imminent rise in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, urging citizens to dismiss unfounded speculations regarding a potential fuel price hike. Mr. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., reaffirmed this stance in a statement Read More…
Month: January 2024
Lagos residents share mixed emotions over first rainfall of 2024
As the skies opened up with the first rain of 2024, Lagos residents expressed a blend of emotions, reflecting both excitement and frustration over the unexpected weather change in Lagos on Wednesday. According to gathered information by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), specific areas, including Surulere, Anthony, and Ojuelegba, encountered a brief 20-minute rainfall Read More…
Nigerian Army warns against recruitment fraud in ongoing intake
The Nigerian Army issued a stern warning to candidates participating in the 86 Regular Recruits Intake, cautioning them against engaging in manipulative or fraudulent activities that could compromise the recruitment process, as stated by Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations in Abuja. The statement was prompted by a circulating video on social media Read More…
Seplat Energy reaches milestone in ANOH Gas Plant installation
Seplat Energy Plc announced the successful mechanical completion of its ANOH gas plant installation on December 29, 2023, aligning with the revised schedule, as shared by Mrs. Chioma Afe, Director of External Affairs & Social Performance at Seplat Energy. Afe highlighted the remarkable achievement, emphasising the safety focus that resulted in completing the installation without Read More…
Sierra Leone Ex-President charged with treason following failed coup attempt
Sierra Leone’s former President Ernest Bai Koroma faces charges, including treason, for his alleged involvement in a recent unsuccessful military attempt to overthrow the country’s government. The court’s decision in the capital, Freetown, has intensified tensions in a nation striving to recover from its civil war and recent election disputes. Koroma’s indictment arrives after the Read More…
Court documents reveal Prince Andrew accused of inappropriate conduct in Epstein case
Court documents from a civil lawsuit, unsealed in New York, allege that Britain’s Prince Andrew placed his hand on a woman’s breast at Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse in 2001. The woman, previously reported as a victim of Epstein, detailed the incident, contradicting Andrew’s denial of these allegations. The documents, recently unsealed, shed light on previously Read More…
Super Eagles assemble in Abu Dhabi for AFCON 2023 preparations
Amidst great anticipation, the Super Eagles have commenced their preparations for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Seventeen players have already gathered at the team’s training camp in Abu Dhabi, marking the start of their campaign. The team, led by captain Ahmed Musa, along with seasoned players like Kenneth Omeruo, Read More…
NPFL pays tribute to late football icon, Sebastien Brodericks-Imasuen
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) mourns the passing of Sebastien Brodericks-Imasuen, a revered football coach known for his remarkable contributions to Nigerian football. Brodericks-Imasuen, an influential figure in youth and club coaching, passed away at the age of 85 in Benin, Edo State. In honour of his legacy, the NPFL announced that players and Read More…
Lagos Government announces plans for Medical University to curb health sector brain drain
The Lagos State Government revealed its forthcoming establishment of a medical university aimed at bolstering the training of healthcare professionals and mitigating the issue of brain drain in the health sector. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during the inauguration of the Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital in Surulere. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of the medical Read More…
Nigerian Fintech tycoon faces U.S. charges over alleged financial deception, after failed bid for Sheffield United
U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan have brought forth criminal charges against Odogwu Banye Mmobuosi, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur, following his failed bid for an English Premier League soccer team. The charges involve accusations of misleading investors regarding the financial status of his companies. Mmobuosi, formerly the co-CEO of Tingo Group, faces allegations of securities fraud, making Read More…