Yusuf Othman, President of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), has attributed the naira’s recent performance against the U.S. dollar to a decline in the need to import petroleum products. He explained that the local availability of petroleum products, combined with the fact that they can be purchased in naira, has reduced demand…
Paul Ibe, a media aide to former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has cited the recent conviction of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the murder case involving Tupac Shakur as evidence that the passage of many years should not stop authorities from seeking accountability in serious criminal matters. Ibe…
Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, has voiced serious concern about recent comments by some presidential candidates indicating that they would not pursue legal remedies if they were defeated in the 2027 elections. During a recent media engagement on electoral integrity, the prominent civil society leader described this kind of political rhetoric as…
According to a report published by Metro on Thursday September 3, 2026, Mikel Arteta was initially reluctant to sanction Ethan Nwaneri’s departure from Arsenal on loan to Borussia Dortmund. The Arsenal manager eventually approved the deadline-day transfer, but only after taking considerable time to assess whether sending the young midfielder away was the right decision…
VP & Client Engagement Manager at Genpact, leads enterprise technology delivery for Tier 1 banks across the UK and Europe. For the past two years, software engineering has been flooded with claims about AI-driven productivity. One enterprise may report that AI reduces development time by a third, while another may say it doubles output. At…
According to a report by Vanguard on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Nigerian music star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has responded forcefully to a social media post by rapper Erigga concerning musicians who built successful careers without financial backing from wealthy families. The exchange has drawn attention online because it touches on the broader…
This warning comes as the institution has cautioned members of the public and social media users against interacting with the purported account. Users who encounter the account have also been urged to report it immediately to Facebook management to help prevent possible fraud and impersonation. FUTO Public Relations Officer, Orakwe Ezugwu, issued the warning in…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has suggested that he could eventually step away from music to concentrate on expanding his wealth and pursuing billionaire status. The singer made the comment during a heated exchange with Nigerian rapper Erigga on X, formerly known as Twitter, over whether artists from financially privileged families have an easier route to success.The…
The stake held by the Chairman of Heirs Group, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, in Seplat Energy Plc is now worth approximately $1.28 billion. The investment is held indirectly through Heirs Energies Ltd and Heirs Holdings Ltd. This updated valuation is calculated using Seplat’s Tuesday, September 1, 2026 closing share price of N12,320.60 per share and…
Midun is the kind of Yoruba drama that builds its narrative around one of the most recognizable weaknesses in human nature: the desire for more, even when what a person already has should be sufficient. At the center of the movie is a world in which trust can be damaged by selfish ambition, and where…
Femi Adebayo, the acclaimed Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and producer, has revealed that he is developing a sequel to “Seven Doors,” his directorial debut. The announcement signals a continuation of the story introduced in the original production and reflects Adebayo’s commitment to building on the success of his earlier work.Released in December 2024, “Seven Doors” was…
According to a report published by Daily Post on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, former Vice President and presidential contender of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, questioned why Nigeria has been unable to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at prices between N441 and N872 per liter. He pointed out that countries such as the…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has alleged that Nigerian music star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, was prevented from meeting President Bola Tinubu during a visit to Abuja.In an interview with News Central TV, Sowore claimed that Davido traveled to Abuja with the intention of meeting Tinubu and apologizing for his…
Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has responded to the reported lawsuit filed against her by Judy Austin, making it clear that she is not troubled by the legal dispute. Rather than viewing the case as a source of anxiety, Edochie considers it an opportunity to address matters she has intentionally kept private and away from public…
