By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦965 to ₦990 per litre in Abuja, with similar adjustments implemented across the country. In Lagos, the price rose from ₦925 to ₦960 per litre, according to checks conducted at…
Late Saturday, TikTok abruptly cut off access for users in the United States, just hours before a federal ban on the app officially took effect. The decision followed months of legal battles, with President-elect Donald Trump promising to explore reinstating the platform after his inauguration. A Sudden Shutdown “A law banning TikTok has been enacted…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic fuel tanker explosion that claimed the lives of over 80 people and left many injured at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the…
Dame Joan Plowright, an Oscar-nominated actress and celebrated figure of stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 95, her family announced on Friday. In a statement, her children Richard, Tamsin, and Julie-Kate said: “It is with great sadness that the family of Dame Joan Plowright, the Lady Olivier, inform you that she…
Donald Trump was inaugurated for a historic second term as U.S. president on Monday, pledging immediate action on immigration and cultural issues as he capped a remarkable political comeback. With one hand on a Bible gifted by his mother, the 47th president took the oath of office under the Capitol’s Rotunda, marking the first indoor…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has solidified its position as a leader in Africa’s financial sector, capping 2024 with an impressive haul of 47 awards spanning various categories. This remarkable achievement underscores the bank’s enduring legacy, commitment to innovation, and unwavering dedication to its stakeholders. With a reputation for being people-centric, FirstBank’s tagline,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has distanced itself from responsibility for the ongoing crude oil spillage and fire incident at a wellhead in Buguma, Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State. In a statement issued on Monday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, attributed the disaster to sabotage by pipeline…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the suspended senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, has founded a new ministry, The Family Fellowship, in Lagos. In a widely circulated video on Monday, Iluyomade was seen celebrating with members during the inaugural service held at the Civic Centre in…
As the U.S. edges closer to a potential ban on TikTok, the music industry is grappling with what some are calling a “marketing apocalypse.” The short-form video app, integral to music discovery and promotion, has become a linchpin for artists seeking to break out or sustain relevance. Tatiana Cirisano, a music industry analyst at MIDiA…
