Songstress Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known as Ayra Starr, has expressed outrage over the murder of Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Earlier, the New Daily Prime reported that Ayomide Adeleye, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, confessed to the 174 Battalion of the Nigerian Army that he murdered Idowu. Reacting to the incident, the 22-year-old singer took to her…

Ayomide Adeleye, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, has confessed to murdering Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). According to The New Daily Prime, Idowu left her home in the Ita Oluwo area of Ikorodu on August 19 to travel to the University of Lagos for her Industrial Training (IT). She did not return, leading to her being…

In a significant policy shift, reports suggest the Federal Government is poised to grant Aliko Dangote’s refinery the authority to set the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This move comes amidst a protracted fuel scarcity crisis that has left Nigerians grappling with high prices and limited availability. On Tuesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised the pump price of PMS, adding to the…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first man in history to score 900 goals in official competitions, accomplishing the feat during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League encounter against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute, putting Portugal ahead 2-0. Portugal went on to win 2-1. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 58 goals ahead…

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has reassured the populace that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, should be widely accessible by the weekend. This announcement follows a high-level meeting at the State House aimed at addressing the current fuel scarcity that has been causing significant hardship for Nigerians. The crucial meeting, which took place on Thursday, included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Mele Kyari, the Managing…

Lagos, Nigeria — In a significant development for Nigeria’s oil sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has delivered 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote oil refinery, with plans to add 17 million barrels in the near future. This move is part of the Federal Government’s initiative to bolster local refineries and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products. Upcoming Deliveries and Government Policy NNPCL is set…

In a devastating turn of events, Uganda’s Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a horrifying attack by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old athlete, who had represented Uganda in long-distance races including the Paris Olympics, passed away on Thursday morning after being set on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei was critically injured when her partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly poured petrol on her and ignited the flames…

Long queues have resurfaced at fuel stations across Nigeria following the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) recent fuel price hike. The New Daily Prime reports that the NNPC raised its pump price from ₦617 to ₦897 per liter on Tuesday, due to the corporation’s massive $6.8 billion debt to international suppliers. While some NNPC stations implemented the new prices immediately, independent filling stations were selling fuel between ₦930 and ₦950…

Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, is ecstatic about her recent baptism ceremony and has declared 2024 her favorite year. She shared beautiful photos from her baptism reception on social media, thanking her family for creating wonderful memories with her. Last week, DJ Cuppy took this step as part of her commitment to deepening her faith and starting a new chapter in her spiritual journey,…

Few stories in the history of beauty pageants have captivated the public’s curiosity and attention like that of Chidimma Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Her path to the crown has been anything but conventional, marked by scandal and an unlikely return. Chidimma’s journey to the Miss Universe Nigeria crown began in the most unexpected of places: South Africa. Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father, she competed…

Allegations Against Andrew Wynne: The Briton, Andrew Wynne, is accused of sponsoring the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria and faces charges including treason. He is alleged to have orchestrated these activities through his operations in Nigeria. Police Action: The Nigeria Police Force has declared Wynne wanted on Monday second of September 2024, along with his alleged accomplice Lucky Obiyan, placing a bounty of N20 million on them. They accuse him of…

In July, corps members and prospective participants of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were excited by President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the new minimum wage legislation. Nigerian graduates from universities, polytechnics, and other institutions aged 30 and under are legally mandated to complete a one-year NYSC program. The signing of the minimum wage bill resulted from extensive negotiations between government officials, labour unions, and private sector representatives. Previously, corps…