October 8, 2024 – Breaking News

Lagos, Abuja airports spend over N1 billion each on power supply every month —

Nigeria's Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that the Lagos and Abuja airports spend over N1 billion each month on power supply. This staggering cost is due to the country's…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Business

FG approves Dangote Refinery as sole supplier of jet fuel to Nigeria airline operators

Federal Government Approves Dangote Refinery as Sole Supplier of Jet Fuel The Nigerian government has designated Dangote Refinery as the exclusive supplier of jet fuel (Jet A1) to local airline…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Metro

1,471 road accident deaths recorded in Q1 – NHRC

NHRC Decries Rising Road Accident Deaths in Nigeria The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over the high number of road accident deaths in Nigeria. According to the…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Celebrities

‘We’ve located him in Abuja’ – Deji Adeyanju confirms Speed Darlington’s arrest by Burna Boy

Activist Deji Adeyanju Confirms Speed Darlington's Arrest Nigerian activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has confirmed the arrest of rapper Speed Darlington. According to Adeyanju, Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Celebrities

“This is so beautiful to watch” – Sweet video as Mo Bimpe throws Lateef Adedimeji surprise party to celebrate success of his movie ‘Lisabi’

Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe surprises husband Lateef Adedimeji with a party to celebrate the success of his movie 'Lisabi: The Uprising' on Netflix. 'Lisabi' has topped the Netflix film chart…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Metro

Hajj 2025: No concessions, subsidy for pilgrims – NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that there will be no government subsidy or concessionary rates for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This decision was made known by…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Metro

Polo Limited hosts collectors’ evening exploring luxury asset investment

Polo Limited, a luxury goods company, hosted a Collectors' Evening on September 25, 2024, at the Capital Club in Lagos. The event explored investing in high-value assets, attracting industry leaders…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Sports

EPL: Man Utd owners meet to decide Ten Hag’s future amid links to Tuchel, Carrick

Manchester United's senior officials will meet today to discuss manager Erik ten Hag's future amid pressure from the club's poor start to the Premier League season. Attendees will include Sir…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Politics

Rivers crisis: Senator Natasha seeks Tinubu’s intervention over Wike, Fubara feud

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis rocking Rivers State, citing concerns over the feud between Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalaya Fubara.…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024

Politics

Tinubu’s nephew-owned Oando, two others shortlisted to acquire Trinidad’s refinery

Nigeria's Oando Plc, owned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's nephew, Wale Tinubu, has been shortlisted to acquire Trinidad and Tobago's state-owned refinery, Petrotrin. Trinidadian Finance Minister Colm Imbert announced that…

Jane Chinecherem October 8, 2024