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Year: 2023

Don’t miss out on TECNO’s mid-year sales bonanza, lot of prizes up for grabs

#FeatureByTECNO: But hold on, the excitement doesn’t end there! TECNO wants to make this promo truly unforgettable, which is why there will be a grand prize draw. Get ready for an unforgettable month in June as TECNO is having the Mid-Year Sales Promo. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of…

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Niger governor sacks political appointees

Those affected were Directors General, Coordinators and Project Managers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Political Assistants, Ward Ambassadors and Personal Assistants to political appointees. Gov. Umar Bago on Thursday terminated the appointment of all political appointees and directed them to handover with immediate effect. The directive is contained in a statement issued in Minna by…

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Court remands 27-year-old man for alleged murder in Ibadan

The Magistrate, Mrs O. A. Akande, did not take the plea of the suspect for want of jurisdiction. An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered the remand of one Femi Akande, 27, for an alleged murder. Akande, whose residential address was not provided, was charged with murder. The Magistrate, Mrs O. A. Akande, did…

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DJ Tunez describes Portable as a motivational speaker

Superstar disc jockey DJ Tunez describes Portable as one of the artists that motivate him. Portable is one of Nigeria’s famous Street acts whose music captures the daily reality of life on the streets and while his troubleshooting antics have made him just as famous, his music has drawn him to wider listeners. In an…

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Fuel prices will go down after removal of subsidy, says NNPC CEO Kyari

The NNPC CEO also pointed out that higher prices would result in reduced consumption, estimating a 30% decrease in fuel consumption. In an interview with Arise TV, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC), revealed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as fuel,…

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Nigeria’s 3 refineries gulp ₦11 trillion in 13 years as rehabilitation costs

A report by the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on the state of refineries in Nigeria has revealed the FG spent ₦11.34 trillion for the rehabilitation of three refineries between 2010 and 2020. The report was part of the recommendations of the ad-hoc committee chaired by Hon. Ganiyu Johnson and tasked with investigating the ‘State…

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5 Buhari appointees President Tinubu should retain

Some notable names from President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration have been deemed to deserve a looking from the new helms man. The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hit the ground running as promised but Nigerians are still curious to find out the people he will recruit to help him drive his programmes. Since it’s…

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Study shows men have been peeing wrong; they ought to sit and not stand

New research suggests that men should sit down to urinate rather than stand up. In a YouGov study on male urination habits, a renowned urologist asserted that sitting down is more hygienic and healthier for men’s bladders. Most men stand to urinate, but this may not be the healthiest way. According to Gerald Collins of…

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See Multichoice’s plan to penetrate Africa’s fintech space

MultiChoice Group establishes the fintech joint venture ‘Moment’ to create an integrated payment platform for Africa. ‘Moment’ aims to provide expanded payment infrastructure for businesses across Africa, making payments easier, quicker, and more affordable. The long-term goal of ‘Moment’ is to promote digital transactions, reduce dependency on cash payments, and improve financial inclusion for underbanked or unbanked…

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ spends 39 weeks on top spot of Billboard Afrobeats Chart

Rema‘s ‘Calm Down’ has continued its chart domination as it extends its stay at the top of the Billboard Afrobeats chart to 39 weeks. Since its release, ‘Calm Down’ has enjoyed massive international success that has seen it top charts in North Africa, Middles East, and Asia while also breaking records in Europe and America….

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