Author: Akintayo Adams

The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association (PETROAN) has announced efforts to persuade the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to further reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from ₦1030 per litre in Port Harcourt in the coming days. In a strategic meeting held in Abuja on Friday, PETROAN’s National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, emphasized the association’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerians have access to quality petroleum products at more affordable prices across the country. “One of the significant achievements in recent days is that PETROAN successfully advocated for a price reduction of petroleum products. Today,…

Comedian and actor Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has openly discussed the challenges of maintaining faithfulness in marriages and relationships, describing it as “difficult but possible.” During an appearance on the Diary of a Naija Girl podcast, the skitmaker highlighted the complexities of being faithful, noting that while offering relationship advice may seem simple, applying those same principles in one’s own life can be much more challenging. Mr Macaroni pointed out that the struggle with infidelity is a universal issue, impacting both men and women alike. He stressed that once someone starts down the path of unfaithfulness, it…

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Kwara State was allegedly molested by some teachers at Government Day Junior Secondary School in the Kulende area of Ilorin, the state capital, on Thursday, over a perceived failure to greet them properly. The corps member, whose name has been withheld, had visited the school to collect her clearance letter but was reportedly assaulted by a teacher for “not greeting properly.” Eyewitnesses claimed the teacher attacked her, tearing her NYSC white T-shirt, and was joined by another teacher who slapped her. The incident has sparked public outrage in…

Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has revealed that he played a significant role in inspiring his colleague, Burna Boy, at a certain point in his career. During a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Skales mentioned that before their collaboration on the ‘Temper Remix’ in 2017, Burna Boy had not yet achieved a hit song. He also acknowledged that Burna Boy has, in turn, been a source of inspiration for him over the years. Skales emphasized that the main purpose of collaborations is to support and uplift each other in the industry. “I inspired Burna…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region. The arrest took place during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. Soyombo was apprehended alongside other individuals suspected of involvement in these illegal activities. The Army, through the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, stated that intelligence revealed the presence of a notorious gang of oil thieves involved in pipeline sabotage and illegal oil connections. “While the Division will not want to join issues with purveyors of…

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has announced the reappointment of Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term. This decision was shared by the WTO in a post on X on Friday. The General Council of the WTO revealed that her reappointment will take effect on September 1, 2025. The Council reached a consensus to extend Okonjo-Iweala’s tenure for another four years, highlighting her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the WTO’s future. The reappointment process began on October 8, 2024, and was overseen by Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council. With no other…

The Egbeda Community Football Association competition is reaching its thrilling climax with the final group stage games set to unfold. Fans are eagerly anticipating this decisive round, where the fate of many teams will be determined. Group A Kumapayi has dominated the group with a perfect record, securing 6 points from their matches. They’ve shown strength and consistency, making them a top contender as they head into the final group stage. Redeemer and M Pick are both at 3 points, fighting to secure the second spot. St Mary has struggled, failing to secure any points, and will only play to…

The Nigerian Naira saw a notable appreciation against the US Dollar in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, driven by an increase in FX supply. According to FMDQ data, the Naira strengthened to ₦1644.86 on Thursday from ₦1660.83 on Wednesday. This marks an appreciation of ₦15.97 against the dollar compared to the previous day. However, in the black market, the Naira remained stable at ₦1750 per dollar on both Wednesday and Thursday. This improvement comes as FX transaction turnover rose to $560.34 million on Thursday, up from $337.03 million the previous day. Additionally, the Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced…

United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Zenith Bank have announced plans to commence full banking operations in France. This significant development follows a landmark business cooperation agreement signed with the French Government during Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France. The agreement, witnessed by President Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron, was signed by UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu and French Finance Minister Antoine Armand. Elumelu emphasized that this partnership reinforces UBA’s commitment to providing seamless international banking services for customers across Africa and Europe. Zenith Bank is also set to expand its operations in France, aiming to strengthen…

Famous Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about her battle with a life-threatening illness. The 46-year-old shared her experience in a video posted on her Instagram page on Thursday. In the trending video, she revealed that she underwent surgery to remove her gallbladder. Expressing her gratitude to God, Omotola said, “Have you been told by the doctor that there’s nothing more we can do at this time? And you still feel like you are dying.” Recalling how it all started, she explained, “I threw up all night. By the morning, the most excruciating stomach pain began, and I was…