Tinubu Takes Fresh Stand on Fuel Subsidy
President Bola Tinubu has ruled out bringing back Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, insisting that his administration will stay the course with its economic reforms despite the hardship they have caused. He made the declaration during his Independence Day…
Dangote Speaks on Marketers, IOCs and Lamu Refinery Protests
Aliko Dangote has pushed back against opposition to his proposed refinery in Kenya, alleging that local fuel marketers and international oil companies are behind protests surrounding the $16bn project. The Dangote Group president made the claim as a land…
Nigeria @66: Tinubu Promises End to Poverty
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the financial pressure facing millions of Nigerians, saying many families still struggle to pay for food, school, healthcare and transportation. The President made the admission on Thursday during his Independence…
Juliana Olayode Defends Women Who Desire Marriage
Wanting to become a wife should not automatically earn a woman the label of “desperate,” according to Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode. The actress has spoken out against the growing tendency to mock or criticise women who openly say they want marriage,…
DNA Evidence Frees Man After Decades on Death Row
A Utah man who spent 41 years facing execution for a 1985 murder has been granted bail after new DNA testing ruled him out as a match to biological evidence from the crime scene. Douglas Stewart Carter, now 71, was convicted of killing Eva Olesen and…
Moyo Lawal Fires Back at Man Over Slut-Shaming Comment
Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal has responded sharply to an X user who attacked her with derogatory comments about her career and private life. The actress recently returned to the platform with a series of photos and playfully asked her followers if they…
Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Zahara Drops Pitt From Her Name
Zahara Jolie has officially taken her father Brad Pitt’s surname out of her legal name, marking another name change within the Hollywood actor’s family. A Los Angeles judge approved the 21-year-old’s petition on September 28, 2026, allowing her to…
Emir Sanusi Speaks on Political Influence, Impunity in Nigeria
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has questioned the extent to which political influence may affect the enforcement of Nigeria’s anti-corruption laws. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television in Lagos, Sanusi said the country already…
UK Home Secretary Signals Review of Migration Reform Plans
Britain’s proposed changes to permanent residency rules could be adjusted after concerns emerged within the Labour government over their impact on foreign workers. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood indicated that the government was still weighing its…
Onaiyekan Tells INEC to Ensure Free Choice of Leaders
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has urged Nigeria’s electoral authorities and political stakeholders to create conditions that allow voters to freely decide who leads the country in the 2027 elections. The former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja made the call on…