Xiaomi Launches Redmi 15 and Xiaomi 15T in Nigeria
Xiaomi has introduced two new smartphones to the Nigerian market the Redmi 15 and Xiaomi 15T highlighting its continued push for innovation. At the Lagos launch, Xiaomi Nigeria Country Manager Xingyu Yang said the new devices address local demand for performance and technology. The Redmi 15 features a robust 7000mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 15T […]
Ecobank Unveils Smarter Mobile App with New Features
Ecobank Nigeria has rolled out a revamped mobile app, offering a faster, more intuitive banking experience. Key upgrades include facial recognition, QR payments, real-time FX tracking, and seamless bill payments. Users can now onboard without a card, manage cards, and reactivate dormant accounts easily. According to MD Bolaji Lawal and ED Kola Adeleke, the app […]
John Stones Considered Retirement Over Injury Struggles
Manchester City and England defender John Stones has revealed he nearly retired last season due to recurring injuries that limited him to just 11 Premier League appearances. Battling foot and hamstring issues, the 31-year-old missed England duty for nearly a year and described the mental toll as “a very difficult place to be.” Despite the […]
FG Begins Civil Service Records Verification
The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive personnel verification exercise across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), including overseas offices, to update civil service records and support ongoing workforce reforms. The exercise, led by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) in partnership with Philips Consulting and other HR […]
EU to Launch Biometric Border Checks in 2025
Starting October 12, 2025, the European Union will begin phasing in its new Entry/Exit System (EES), mandating fingerprint and facial scans for non-EU travelers entering participating countries such as France, Spain, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. The system will be fully operational by April 10, 2026. Replacing traditional passport stamps, the EES will digitally track entries […]
Tinubu to Inaugurate $400m Otakikpo Oil Terminal in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State on October 8—the first new crude export terminal built in Nigeria in over 50 years. Developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the facility is also Nigeria’s first wholly indigenous onshore terminal since Forcados was commissioned in 1971. […]
NBA to Defend Nigerians Harassed Over Tinted Glass Permits
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged free legal support to Nigerians harassed by police over the enforcement of tinted glass permits, which it deems illegal. Through its Section on Public Interest and Development Law, the NBA criticized the permit policy as unconstitutional and revenue-driven, warning that police had no legal basis to impose fees […]
Anambra Police Arrest Suspected Secessionist Informant
Anambra State Police have arrested 62-year-old Bernard Odinchefu, alleged informant of a secessionist group and leader of a major extortion ring in Ihiala LGA. Odinchefu reportedly collected illegal monthly levies from traders and burial fees from families in Isseke and Orsumoghu communities, remitting proceeds to a terrorist commander. Police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad […]
Adekunle Gold Honors Nigerian Heritage with New Album Fuji
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has released his sixth studio album, Fuji, a tribute to the traditional Yoruba sound that helped shape modern Afro beats. Drawing from his roots and inspired by Fuji music’s rich cultural legacy, Gold blends indigenous percussion with modern R&B to create a vibrant, emotional body of work. Now based in the […]
FG Calls for Unity as Nigeria Marks 65th Independence
The Federal Government has called for the collective participation of all Nigerians in nation-building. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call while speaking at an inter-ministerial world press conference, as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. He called on Nigerians to show understanding and support the administration […]
