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Ademola Lookman Becomes Sole African Nominee for 2024 Ballon d’Or

Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. The 26-year-old Atalanta forward is among 29 players shortlisted for the award, as revealed by France Football magazine on Wednesday. Lookman stands out as the only African player on the list. Notably, neither eight-time winner and current holder […]

Zenith Bank Seminar Highlights Strategic Investments for Expanding Non-Oil Export Sector

At the 9th edition of the Annual Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar, stakeholders urged a concerted effort towards adding value to Nigeria’s non-oil export products by processing them into semi-finished and finished goods to unlock significant economic benefits for the country. The seminar, themed “Nigerian Non-Oil Export Industry: Awakening the Giant”, took place yesterday at […]

Outrage Over Fuel Price Hike: PDP, Labour Unions, Afenifere, and Civil Society Slam FG

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and various civil society organisations (CSOs) expressed outrage yesterday over the recent increase in petrol prices, criticising the federal government for exacerbating the hardship faced by Nigerians. The PDP rejected what it termed a “punitive” […]

Journalist David Hundeyin Linked to National Security Leak, Police Say

The Nigeria Police Force has alleged that journalist David Hundeyin and another individual, identified as Michael Temidayo Alade, are accomplices of Bristol Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM. According to the police, PIDOM, who is alleged to operate under the X handle @pidomnigeria, is a suspect in a case involving criminal conspiracy, sedition, and the […]

NLC Condemns New Petrol Price, Calls for Immediate Rollback

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday called for an immediate reversal of the recent increase in petrol prices announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), stating that the hike has exacerbated the suffering of Nigerians. Amidst the ongoing fuel scarcity in the country, the NNPCL raised the pump price of petrol from […]

NNPC Raises Petrol Prices to Record High, Consumers Face New Costs

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from its previous range of ₦568-₦617 per litre to between ₦855-₦897 per litre. This new pricing came into effect on 3rd September 2024. NNPCL’s fuel prices typically vary depending on the location, with Lagos generally offering the lowest prices. […]

Dangote Refinery Begins Petrol Production, Promises World-Class Quality

After more than a year since its launch in May 2023, the Dangote Refinery on Tuesday produced its first batch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from its 650,000-barrel-per-day facility. At a press conference, Aliko Dangote, the billionaire businessman and owner of the Lagos-based refinery, described the occasion as a “day of […]

Victor Osimhen Agrees to Season-Long Loan Move to Galatasaray

Nigerian Super Eagles striker and Napoli’s all-time top scorer, Victor Osimhen, has been spotted looking cheerful in a viral video following a frustrating summer transfer saga. Earlier in the summer transfer window, Osimhen was targeted by top European clubs, including PSG, Manchester United, and Chelsea. However, negotiations fell through as these clubs were unwilling to […]

Police Launch Global Manhunt for Briton and Nigerian in Alleged Coup Plot

On Monday, the Nigerian Police revealed the identity of a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, who is allegedly plotting to overthrow Nigeria’s democratically elected president, Bola Tinubu. According to the police, documentary evidence and confessions have shown that Wynne issued directives, monitored progress, and provided finance and operational guidance to achieve an unconstitutional regime change in […]

NCAA Explains FAA’s Category One Delisting

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the reasons behind the United States Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to remove Nigeria from its Category One status. In a statement released by the Acting Director-General, Chris Najomo, it was explained that the delisting occurred because no Nigerian airline currently offers flight services to the United […]

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