Nigeria has achieved a major milestone in its downstream petroleum sector, with domestic refineries supplying 100% of the country’s aviation fuel (Jet A-1) demand for the past 13 consecutive months, completely eliminating the need for imports. Official industry data shows that no aviation fuel imports have entered the country during the period. The shift has…
Afrobeats superstar Davido thrilled guests with a live performance at the 60th birthday celebration of Ogun State First Lady, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, held in Lagos on Thursday. The private event brought together top government officials, business leaders and prominent figures, with videos from the celebration quickly circulating across social media. Davido delivered several of his…
The countdown to the Love Island USA Season 8 finale is on, and emotions are running high after the latest public vote narrowed the competition to the Final Four couples, setting the stage for Sunday’s winner-takes-all finale. One of the biggest talking points remains the relationship between Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea. During the emotional…
Barcelona have been hit by worrying news in preseason after Roony Bardghji suffered a potentially serious knee injury in training. The 20-year-old reportedly went down without contact and was in significant pain, with further medical examinations needed before the club can determine the extent of the damage. The biggest concern is Bardghji’s history. The Sweden…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has sparked widespread conversation after revealing what she believes is the secret behind her youthful appearance at 48, saying an active sex life plays a major role in a woman’s glow. Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show, the actress dismissed the idea that marriage alone brings happiness, arguing instead…
A diplomatic and sporting row has intensified after Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla admitted that her comments targeting French football star Kylian Mbappé were racist but stopped short of offering a full apology. The controversy began after France’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Paraguay, when Amarilla posted a series of offensive remarks on…
Voting is underway across Osun State today as residents choose their next governor, but the election is already being defined by two very different images: large crowds waiting to vote and reports of arrests and disruptions at polling locations. Police have already arrested a serving lawmaker and 146 suspected thugs over alleged election-related offences, while…
US prosecutor Erin West and cybersecurity researcher Paul Raffile have travelled to Nigeria to investigate sextortion networks accused of targeting American teenagers, following the digital trail from a fake teenage profile to suspected scammers near Lagos. Their investigation, released in a documentary on July 29, also explored the controversial “Yahoo Plus” ritual practices associated with…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy and Asake to channel part of their wealth into charitable causes by establishing a foundation to support poor and vulnerable Nigerians. Speaking at the launch of the National Community Food Bank Program in Lokoja, Kogi State, the First Lady said wealthy…
Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has taken another symbolic step in her post-divorce journey by covering the “Idibia” tattoo on her shoulder with a butterfly, months after her separation from music icon 2Baba (Innocent Idibia). The new tattoo, revealed in recent photos shared on social media, has been widely interpreted by fans as a sign of…
