BBNaija Winner Imisi Receives ₦150M Prize
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, aka Imisi, has officially received her ₦150 million grand prize. The 23-year-old actress and fashion designer from Oyo State was awarded ₦80 million in cash and a new Innoson SUV at a presentation event in Lagos. The ceremony drew fans, ex-housemates, and representatives from show sponsor Multichoice […]
Cooking Gas Prices Surge in Nigeria
Nigerians are grappling with another sharp rise in cooking gas prices, with rates hitting ₦2,000–₦3,000 per kilogram in some areas, up from ₦1,200. The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) says the surge is not due to an official price hike but stems from supply disruptions and profiteering by opportunistic marketers. NALPGAM President […]
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 […]
Experts Warn of Trauma From Violent Attacks, Graphic Videos
Mental health professionals are raising alarm over the psychological impact of witnessing or viewing graphic violence, warning it can lead to anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and even suicidal thoughts. Survivors of violent attacks and those repeatedly watching disturbing footage such as the viral video of American activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting are at risk of […]
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 […]
NAFDAC Destroys N15bn Fake Drugs in Ibadan
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expired, and substandard products valued at ₦15 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye—represented by Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Martins Iluyomade—stated the move aims to protect public health and prevent unsafe products from re-entering the market. Among […]
Zone 5 Police Enforce Ban on Sirens, Tinted Glass Violations
The Zone 5 Police Command has begun enforcing the ban on unauthorized use of sirens and vehicles with tinted glass in Edo and Delta States. The action aligns with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Zonal spokesperson SP Tijani Momoh stated that the crackdown targets both factory and aftermarket tints, unregistered vehicles, illegal […]
