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Kelce Reacts To Swift’s Viral ‘That’s My Husband’ Moment

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has reacted humorously to Taylor Swift’s viral celebration during the team’s overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts, saying he was simply “doing my deed as a husband.” The New York Post reported that the moment followed Kelce’s 13-yard touchdown reception in the Chiefs’ 33-30 victory on Sunday. Television...

Atiku Challenges Lokpobiri’s Fuel Price Comparison, Says Wages Tell A Different Story

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Atiku Abubakar has challenged the comparison drawn by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, between petrol prices in Nigeria and the United States, arguing that pump prices alone do not show how affordable fuel is to citizens. The former Vice President, through his media aide, Paul Ibe, said the assessment failed...

Seplat’s New CEO Seeks A’Ibom’s Backing As Eno Demands Bigger Host-Community Impact

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The new Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy, Engr Effiong Okon, has sought the support of the Akwa Ibom State Government and host communities as he begins his tenure at the helm of the energy company. Okon made the appeal when the Board and senior management of Seplat Energy visited Governor Umo...

Lokpobiri Defends Deregulation, Says Nigeria Still Has Cheaper Petrol Than US, Ghana

adminSeptember 23, 2026

The Federal Government has ruled out a return to petrol subsidy, with Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, insisting that deregulation remains central to attracting private investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday, Lokpobiri said the government could not arbitrarily determine the pump price of petrol...

Nigeria Faces Highest Heat-Death Risk As Super El Niño Intensifies

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Nigeria could record the highest number of excess heat-related deaths globally over the next six months if an expected “super El Niño” produces the extreme temperatures projected by researchers. Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab estimate that extreme heat linked to the weather phenomenon could contribute to about 451,000 additional deaths worldwide...

Ella Langley Ends Mariah Carey’s Billboard Reign With ‘Choosin’ Texas’

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Ella Langley has claimed a new place in Billboard history after her country hit, “Choosin’ Texas,” extended its run at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 to 23 weeks. The feat puts the 27-year-old Alabama singer ahead of Mariah Carey, whose “All I Want for Christmas Is You” previously held the record with...

Subsidy: Nigeria Escaped ₦21trn Annual Burden, Says Lokpobiri

adminSeptember 23, 2026

The Federal Government’s decision to end petrol subsidy has potentially saved Nigeria from an annual financial burden of about ₦21 trillion at the current exchange rate, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said. Lokpobiri, who defended the policy amid renewed pressure over rising petrol prices, said retaining the subsidy would have...

N16.2trn Bank Credit To Oil Sector Raises A’Ibom Accountability Concerns

adminSeptember 22, 2026

Concerns over the N16.2 trillion credit extended by Nigerian banks to the oil and gas sector in the first quarter of 2026 dominated discussions on Tuesday as stakeholders demanded greater accountability from financial institutions financing extractive activities in Akwa Ibom. The sector accounted for 24.1 per cent of total bank lending during the period, making...

FG Threatens Total Shutdown Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Over Rising Deaths

adminSeptember 21, 2026

The Federal Government has threatened to shut down the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks if motorists and other road users fail to halt activities blamed for the growing loss of lives and destruction of infrastructure along the road. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Engr Olufemi Dare, issued the ultimatum on Monday,...

Nigeria’s Refinery Map Shifts As Dangote Leads, State Plants Await Full Return

adminSeptember 21, 2026

Nigeria’s refining landscape is being reshaped as private and modular plants operate alongside government-owned facilities undergoing rehabilitation, testing or efforts to secure new investment. Legit.ng reported that at the centre of the sector is the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, with a nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, making it the country’s largest refining...

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