The signal this week is unmistakable: fuel subsidy declared dead in 2023, is returning as a defining issue of the 2027 presidential election. Petrol now sells for about ₦1,400 per litre in Lagos and Abuja and as much as ₦1,500 in parts of northern Nigeria. Diesel has crossed ₦2,000. This is happening despite the…
Mumbai: After remaining buyers for about five fortnights, overseas investors again turned sellers in the first half of September, with financials, auto, oil and gas and FMCG seeing the biggest selling. Healthcare witnessed the highest inflows in the period, reflecting the defensive tilt in their near-term outlook for Indian equities. Foreign portfolio investors sold nearly…
Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers. Intense fighting took place in the early hours of Saturday before dozens of soldiers were detained. Several others were killed as they tried to storm the presidential palace. The troops were reportedly unhappy about the…
Rising Afrobeats artist King Ugee is proud to announce the release of his latest single, My Way. The new record delivers an uplifting message about self-belief, resilience, and staying true to one’s journey despite life’s challenges. Hailing from Imo State, Nigeria, King Ugee continues to build a reputation for creating music that blends infectious Afrobeats…
After years away from the classroom, a determined woman has achieved a remarkable milestone, proving that age and responsibilities could not stop her from pursuing a lifelong ambition. (Damilola Odukoya. Photo Credit: Nation News) Dr. Damilola Odukoya has shared an amazing story about returning to school aged 37, over two decades after her initial…
By Ty Williamson Staff writer for Nerdspin. Staff writer for Nerdspin. The Jurassic franchise is doing the one thing it does better than making dinosaurs: swapping out its filmmakers. Universal confirmed Thursday that Gareth Edwards, the Rogue One director who steered 2025’s monster hit Jurassic World Rebirth, will not return to helm the next chapter….
The third batch of Nigerian returnees from South Africa has arrived in the country, marking the latest phase of a presidential evacuation directive aimed at bringing stranded citizens back home. The 298 returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard Air Peace Airlines, accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Embassy in South Africa. The…
Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation’s growing collection of repatriated treasures. Countries across Africa have been pushing in recent years for the restitution of artefacts and artworks taken during the colonial period — including Nigeria’s famed…
Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo was on Wednesday formally received into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State following her recent defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). She was also given the Party’s senatorial ticket for Ogun Central ahead of the 2027 general election. Senator Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, represented…
KAVOREX is a rising Afrobeat and Afrohouse artist whose music blends infectious rhythms, heartfelt storytelling, and uplifting messages. Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, KAVOREX brings together rich African heritage and modern influences to create a unique sound that resonates with listeners worldwide. His debut single, “SMILE 4 ME,” is an inspirational anthem encouraging people, especially African…
