President Bola Tinubu has said the removal of fuel subsidy at the start of his administration saved Nigeria from imminent bankruptcy, adding that the country’s ongoing reforms are now producing visible economic gains. Speaking on Friday, May 29, while receiving state governors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos for Sallah celebrations and the third anniversary…
The average retail price of a litre of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, witnessed a significant increase from ₦1,288.54 in March to ₦1,532.93 in April. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) made this known in its latest Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch report released in Abuja on Friday, May 29. …
Davido became emotional while delivering a tribute at the funeral of his close friend, Tiny, describing his passing as difficult to process. Speaking at the funeral, the singer said Tiny’s absence feels heavy and unreal, adding that he was “not an ordinary man” but someone full of energy, laughter, courage and presence. Davido…
A US judge has ordered that President Donald Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling that the Washington, DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval. The decision, issued on Friday, May 29, by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, also blocks the centre’s planned temporary closure during upcoming renovations….
A California mother convicted of hosting drunken s3x parties involving teenagers, received the maximum sentence. A judge on Thursday, May 28, 2026 sentenced Shannon O’Connor, of Los Gatos, California, to 35 years and 10 months in prison after several days of emotional testimony from victims in the case. O’Connor addressed the court for…
Women in Dangguruk community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday took decisive action against alcohol abuse, seizing and setting ablaze large quantities of alcoholic drinks during a community-led crackdown. The protest targeted koskolo, cheskela, and other locally brewed beverages which the women claimed have contributed to growing irresponsibility, disorder,…
Nollywood actress Nancy Iheme has publicly distanced herself from any family members or friends supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Iheme made her stance clear in a post shared on her official Instagram page. The actress strongly criticized supporters of the current administration, describing them as “evil,” “dangerous,” and lacking basic intelligence. …
Nigerian filmmaker Charles Okpaleke popularly known as Charles of Play, has urged successful entrepreneurs to refrain from positioning themselves as economic experts or motivational speakers. In a recent post shared via Instagram, the movie producer argued that running a thriving enterprise does not automatically grant an individual authority on macroeconomic matters, nor does…
The Kano State Fire Service has rescued three persons, including an 18-month-old child, from wells in Kumbotso and Warawa Local Government Areas of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, in a statement said the incidents, which occurred between 7:06 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. on…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has launched a full investigation into the collision between a container vessel and an oil tanker at Bonny Anchorage in Rivers State, describing the incident as a “Very Serious Marine Casualty.” According to a statement issued by the Bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, the marine…
