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FRSC Moves to Prosecute TikToker Peller After Car Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to celebrities, content creators, and social media influencers against reckless road use, saying such behaviour endangers lives and undermines road safety efforts. The warning followed a viral video showing popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, livestreaming while driving, an act that reportedly […]
Najeem Salam Emerges ADC Governorship Candidate in Osun
Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salam, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Salam secured the party’s ticket through a consensus arrangement, polling 520 votes out of the 528 delegates who participated in the primary election. Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Chukwumeka Nwajuba, commended party […]
Supreme Court Backs President’s Emergency Rule
The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s power to declare a state of emergency to prevent a breakdown of law and order, ruling that elected state officials may be suspended during such periods, provided the suspension is within the limited time. In a six-to-one decision, the court held that Section 305 of the Constitution grants […]
Chief of Army Staff Annual Congress Begins in Lagos
The Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference is currently underway in Lagos, bringing together top military commanders and key government officials. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, upon his arrival at the venue, inspected the military guard of honour in line with the armed forces’ traditional way of paying tribute to a dignitary. […]
Ayo Benzi Wins ‘Next Afrobeats Star’, Secures N150m Deal
Fast-rising singer Ayo Benzi has won the maiden edition of Next Afrobeats Star, clinching a N150 million music record deal. The televised talent show, which launched in August, began with 300 contestants from nationwide auditions before being trimmed down through multiple stages to a final 12. The finalists were mentored by top producers Puffy Tee, […]
Actress Doris Ogala Cries Out After Chris Okafor ‘Dumps’ Her For Another Lady
Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has spoken out about her severe suicidal thoughts, following her bitter conflict with Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Ministry. The crisis stems from Ogala’s recent allegations that Okafor, after a years-long romantic relationship, abandoned a promise to marry her and instead proposed to another woman. In an emotional video, Ogala claimed the […]
INEC Commences Online Accreditations Of Journalists, Media Organisation For Abuja Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the online accreditation of journalists and media organisations ahead of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council Election. In a statement shared on the commission’s official X handle, the accreditation is aimed at vetting journalists and media organisations for the FCT polls scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 21, […]
Dangote Refinery Set To Begin Selling Petrol at N739 Per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum refinery and its partners are set to begin selling petrol at N739 per litre, coming two days after the refinery slashed its petrol gantry price from N828 to N699 per litre. The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, in a chat with journalists at the Lekki refinery, said he was […]
Supreme Court Upholds Maryam Sanda’s Death Sentence, Faults Tinubu’s Attempted Clemency
The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence handed to Maryam Sanda for the 2017 killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello. In a 4–1 split decision, a five-member panel dismissed her appeal and affirmed earlier rulings by both the trial court and the Court of Appeal. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Moore Adumein ruled that […]
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Ex-Depot Price to N699
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again slashed its petrol gantry price, reducing the ex-depot rate from N828 to N699 per litre, a 15.6% drop. Real-time data from Petroleumprice.ng confirmed the new benchmark, which was also verified by a refinery official who said the facility is committed to maintaining competitive local pricing. The latest cut marks […]