The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on September 16 that Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 32.15% in August 2024, marking the second consecutive decrease this year. In spite of the slight drop, experts warn that the economic situation remains challenging for citizens as the cost of essential goods continues …

Senator Shehu Sani has sparked a heated debate with his recent suggestion that Nigerians with Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) who fail to vote in elections should be imposed with heavy fines as a punishment as a result of their action.   While his intention may be to address the issue of …

A tragic accident on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge on September 16 left one man dead and eight others seriously injured after two commercial buses collided with each other.  According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred in an axis …

Colombian singer Shakira unexpectedly left the stage during a performance at LIV Miami after spotting fans attempting to film under her dress during her performance.  Read Also: Rapper Blueface Begins Serving 4-Year Sentence at North Kern State Prison The 47-year-old superstar was dancing to her new single, “Soltera,” when she noticed …

Sonia, the ex-wife of Nigerian footballer Jude Ighalo, has reacted to rumors circulating on social media that the former Manchester United striker is expecting a child with his current fiancée, which is not denied.   Fans had speculated about the news, while some made comments directed at Sonia, suggesting she might …

Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has revealed that stress and pressure were the primary reasons behind his decision to step down from his role after 22 months in charge of coaching the Super Eagles.  The Portuguese coach, who led Nigeria to second place at the 2023 Africa Cup …

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for selling petrol from the Dangote Refinery at a higher price than imported fuel. This move has left many Nigerians frustrated, as NNPCL began loading its first batch of Dangote-refined petrol on Sunday, …

Journalist Rufai Oseni has expressed concern about the harsh economic realities facing Nigerians, especially those residing in Lagos State.   During a segment on Arise TV, Oseni highlighted how the current state of the Nigerian economy has made it nearly impossible for families to survive on monthly salaries ranging from N400,000 …

Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, was arrested in Florida on Sunday, September 15. In a photo obtained by Fox News, Routh appeared calm as he sat handcuffed in the back of a police car following his capture for the crime …

Daniella Edochie, the first child of actor Yul Edochie and his estranged wife, May, has taken to social media to celebrate her mother’s birthday. In a heartfelt post, Daniella described her mother as “the original, the first, and before anyone else, the overall blessed.”  This tribute is a testament to …

The Zamfara State Government has confirmed the death of 40 individuals in a boat accident that occurred in the Gummi Local Government Area in the country of Nigeria.  The incident took place on Sunday, September 15, 2024, when a boat carrying more than 40 people capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa …

Actress Eniola Badmus has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic progress, pointing to the country’s increasing exports and declining imports as evidence of expansion in the nation, though this will require hard work.   In a post on her Instagram, the actress highlighted the trade surplus achieved by the country in 2024, …

Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, has gifted N1 million to 24 soldiers for their role in eliminating notorious terrorist and gunrunner, Habibu Sububu, the terrorist and his fighters. Sububu, who operated from the Sumke forest in Zamfara State and owned illegal gold mines, was killed in an …

Miguel Angel Aguilar, a popular fitness influencer and founder of Self Made Training Facility, is currently in intensive care after being shot in the face during an attempted robbery in Los Angeles that took place on Friday, September 13.   The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. when four men reportedly followed …

In a rare public message, the Royal Family has put aside their differences and wished Prince Harry, one of the family members, a happy 40th birthday, marking the first time they have done so in two years.   The post, shared on the official Royal Family X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram …