A tanker explosion in the early hours of Tuesday claimed the lives of two persons in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident, which occurred around Gabster Mega Petrol Station, Orita Challenge, in the Oluyole Local Government Area, happened at about 5:00 am. Eyewitnesses told The PUNCH that the victims, identified as the driver of the tanker […] More
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, to N860 per litre. This development is the latest in a price war among oil marketers and independent petroleum dealers. It is also influenced by fluctuations in global crude oil prices. […] More
Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly seven weeks after holding the leadership mantle. The lawmaker who represents Apapa Constituency I announced her resignation on Monday as lawmakers re-elected her as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. The lawmakers commended her leadership style and for bringing peace to […] More
Despite assurances from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that corps members’ monthly allowance would be increased to ₦77,000 starting February 2025, the Nigerian government has continued to pay the old ₦33,000 stipend. According to Terry A news, multiple corps members confirmed receiving their February allowance on Friday night, only to find that it remained […] More
A self-proclaimed 19-year-old prophet from Kwekwe in Zimbabwe and a 45-year-old woman have been arrested for allegedly faking a witchcraft incident to boost the prophet’s popularity. Midlands Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the arrests of Prophet Brighton Muroyi, also known as Madzibaba Heavynisher, and Revai Kweza. He said the duo is being charged […] More
Unoma Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed separate lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over alleged defamation and violation of fundamental human rights. The legal action follows recent claims by Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, that her troubles in the Senate started following her […] More
A National Youth Service Corp member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday has regained freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1m. It was reported that Lawal was kidnapped while en route to Ibadan, Oyo State from Benin, Edo State to resume at her place of primary assignment. The […] More
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has removed her husband Ned Nwoko’s name from her Instagram bio, causing speculation about their marriage’s troubles. The recent update, following the deletion of his name and photos from her page, suggests that tensions may still be present. Nwoko’s recent social media activity has sparked speculation about her relationship with actress […] More
US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will make English the official language of the U.S. The order, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Friday and confirmed by a White House official who was not authorized to speak publicly, marks the first time the U.S. will have an […] More
Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against her husband by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator from Kogi State, had accused the Senate President of sexual harassment. The Kogi lawmaker also alleged that Akpabio blocked her motions from being heard on […] More
Saudi Arabia has announced on Friday that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in the Kingdom. The month of Ramadan is the ninth of the 12 months of the Islamic calendar. It was reported that the Saudi Royal Court said Taraweeh prayer will […] More
At least three teachers and six school pupils sustained serious injuries after a bus transporting students from Zenith Group of School, Akeyo, Muslim area in Ibadan, Oyo State, for an excursion was involved in a lone accident along Akala Expressway area in Ibadan. The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday when the bus, […] More