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Energy Expert Accuses Dangote Refinery Of Dominating Nigeria’s Petrol Pricing

adminSeptember 28, 2026

An energy economist, Prof. Izielen Agbon, has raised fresh concerns over competition in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market, alleging that the Dangote Refinery has gained enough market influence to shape the price of petrol sold across the country. According to Sahara Reporters, Agbon made the allegation during a webinar and public discussion organised by the Alliance...

Taylor Swift Makes VMA History With Record 31st Award

adminSeptember 28, 2026

Taylor Swift has become the most decorated artist in MTV Video Music Awards history after taking her career tally to 31 trophies at this year’s ceremony. According to Channels Television, the pop superstar broke her tie with Beyoncé, who had also won 30 VMA awards, after receiving the inaugural Artist Director Honors for her work...

Oil Rises Above $106 As Trump Turns Down Iran Truce Proposal

adminSeptember 28, 2026

Crude oil prices climbed sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal for a seven-day truce, renewing concerns over prolonged disruption to energy supplies and fuelling fresh inflation worries. Iran had proposed reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz within a week as part of efforts to halt hostilities and resume...

Generation Alpha, AI to Reshape Nigeria’s Tourism Market — Onung

adminSeptember 27, 2026

The Chairman of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN), Nkereuwem Onung, has warned that the emergence of a new generation of digitally driven tourists will fundamentally alter the way Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry operates. Onung said the growing influence of Generation Alpha, coupled with artificial intelligence (AI), data and changing...

‘Black Market’ Draws Massive Crowd as Film Industry Eyes Guinness World Record

adminSeptember 27, 2026

A major Nollywood gathering unfolded at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos as movie lovers turned out in large numbers for the screening of Black Market, a new film featuring some of Nigeria’s prominent screen talents. The production boasts an ensemble cast including Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Lateef Adedimeji, Omowunmi Dada, Scarlet Gomez, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok,...

“I Paused Music For My Mom, Not An Album” — Kizz Daniel Reveals

adminSeptember 26, 2026

Afrobeats star, Kizz Daniel, has revealed that the death of his mother, rather than work on a new album, was the reason he stepped away from music for much of the year. The singer, whose real name is Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, made the disclosure on Friday while responding to a fan on X who had assumed...

NDDC Mourns Horsfall, Says Niger Delta Has Lost A Pioneer

adminSeptember 26, 2026

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has described the death of Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, OFR, as a major loss to the Niger Delta, recalling his pioneering role in establishing the institutional framework for development intervention in the oil-producing region. Horsfall, who died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, was the pioneer Chairman of the Oil...

Akwa Ibom Unveils Tourism Projects, Targets Destination Economy

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Government has identified major investments in hospitality, culture, transportation and entertainment as the foundation of its drive to establish the state as a leading tourism destination, with the ARISE Palm Resort, Ibom International Hotel and Convention Centre and Oron Maritime Infrastructure among the flagship projects. Commissioner for Culture and...

Enugu Flooding: State Spent N295m On Erosion, Flood Control Despite N1.39bn Ecological Receipts

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Enugu State Government spent N295.17 million on erosion and flood control between January and June 2026, after receiving about N1.39 billion in ecological fund allocations during the same period. SaharaReporters reported that the figures showed Enugu received ecological fund allocations throughout the first half of the year, while N295.17 million was recorded as expenditure on...

BBC Orders Edit After Ruling Against Katherine Ryan’s Beckham Joke

adminSeptember 25, 2026

The BBC is set to replace an episode of Have I Got News For You with an edited version after its complaints unit found that a joke made by Katherine Ryan about Victoria Beckham lacked sufficient editorial justification. Ryan made the remark during the 7 November programme while the panel was discussing a 2013 email...

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