Abuja, Nigeria – October 6, 2025The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported a dramatic resurgence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, highlighting a 762% increase in rig count and over $40 billion in new investments — four years after the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). In a statement released on Sunday…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 6, 2025The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive intervention in resolving the recent dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement issued on Sunday, the refinery also commended the efforts of the Office of…
Sidoarjo, East Java – October 5, 2025The death toll from the collapse of a multi-storey building at the Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo, East Java has risen to 45, officials confirmed on Sunday, as rescue efforts continued to uncover more victims from the rubble. The tragedy occurred on Monday, when part of the…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 6, 2025A violent clash between rival cult groups in the Onireke and Isashi areas of Lagos State has left one person dead and led to the arrest of five suspected cultists, according to the Lagos State Police Command. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Saturday, prompting a swift response from…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 6, 2025After weeks of intense drama, competition, and entertainment, Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, clinching the ₦150 million grand prize in a thrilling live finale held on Sunday night. Hosted by the iconic Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the finale brought an electrifying end to a season…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 5, 2025Team Rafa, owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal, dominated the qualifying session of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, securing pole position in a dramatic race on the Lagos Lagoon. The event, presented by FirstBank, marks the African debut of the E1 Championship, the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series. The…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 5, 2025The Lagos State Government has officially concluded the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, marking the first-ever E1 Championship event held on African soil. The closing ceremony took place in Victoria Island, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu highlighting the event as a milestone in innovation, clean energy, and global sports tourism. Governor Sanwo-Olu…
The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Adamu Ahmed, has revealed that the institution spends approximately ₦4 billion each year on electricity — a cost he described as “crippling and unsustainable.” Speaking at a press briefing to mark ABU’s 63rd anniversary, Professor Ahmed said the heavy energy expenditure is hampering academic activities…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled two major drug trafficking cartels responsible for six separate cocaine shipments bound for the United Kingdom. The operations, which spanned three weeks across various parts of Lagos, led to the arrest of six suspects, including the alleged kingpin, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode. According to NDLEA…
After 10 explosive weeks of twists, romance, strategy, and surprises, Big Brother Naija Season 10 (“10/10”) reaches its epic conclusion. From 29 housemates to just nine finalists, the question on everyone’s lips is: who will walk away with the ₦150 million prize and ultimate bragging rights? The finalists — Imisi, Sultana, Dede, Mensan, Koyin, Isabella,…
