2025 MOBO AWARDS: SECOND WAVE OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED
The MOBO Awards just turned up the heat with the announcement of an electrifying second wave of performers, promising one of the most unforgettable nights in the UK music calendar. MOBO’s long history of championing R&B continues, not only with a performance by Odeal but also with a one-of-a-kind R&B celebration, led by legendary tastemaker and KISS host DJ Ace and bringing […]
Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker Found Dead Near Second Niger Bridge
The lifeless body of Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been discovered near the Second Niger Bridge by security operatives. Azuka was kidnapped at gunpoint on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road in Onitsha while heading home for Christmas. His decomposing remains were found […]
Bandits Kidnap Former NYSC DG, Kill One in Katsina Attack
Bandits have abducted the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), in an attack on Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, in the early hours of Thursday. The assailants also killed one person and kidnapped at least nine others, ransacking several homes and stealing […]
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath announce final show
Legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath will reunite for a final farewell concert in Birmingham on July 5, headlining a massive one-day festival at Villa Park. The event, titled Back To The Beginning, will feature metal giants including Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Gojira, and Anthrax. This will be the first time in 20 years that the […]
Tinubu Departs for France Ahead of AU Summit in Ethiopia
President Bola Tinubu left Abuja on Wednesday for a private visit to France before heading to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the African Union (AU) Summit. During his stay in France, Tinubu is expected to meet with President Emmanuel Macron, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu will […]
FG to Issue N758bn Bonds for Pension Debts
The Federal Government will issue N758 billion in bonds to clear outstanding pension debts under the old Defined Benefit Scheme, Minister of Finance Wale Edun announced Tuesday after the 23rd Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. “There was approval for the government, through the Debt Management Office, to raise a Federal Government Bond of about […]
Oil Spill Reported Near Port Harcourt, Shell Launches Investigation
Shell Petroleum confirmed an oil spill at Ogale, near Port Harcourt, on Monday, after a saver pit overflowed during flushing operations. The company stated that its spill response team contained the overflow and notified authorities. A joint investigation led by regulators is being arranged to assess the cause and impact, Shell said in a statement. […]
‘Man About The House’ Star Brian Murphy Dies at 92
Veteran English actor Brian Murphy, best known for his role as George Roper in the classic sitcom Man About The House, has passed away at the age of 92. His wife, actress Linda Regan, confirmed his death in a heartfelt post on social media, writing, “My love for you will never die. RIP Sweetheart.” Murphy […]
Banks Avert USSD Shutdown Amid Debt Repayment
Nigeria’s telecom operators have kept Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services active as banks make significant progress in repaying their ₦160 billion debt, preventing disruptions for millions of users. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had warned that nine banks faced disconnection by January 27, 2024, over unpaid charges dating back to 2019. However, swift repayments […]
Petrol Price Drops to ₦925 as Dangote Refinery Cuts Prices
The loading cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at private depots in Nigeria dropped to ₦925 per litre on Monday, down ₦27 from ₦952 last Friday. The reduction follows Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to lower its ex-depot price from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre, effective Saturday. While the price cut benefits consumers in the long […]
