Petrol Price Hits N915 in Lagos, N945 in Abuja as NNPC Adjusts Pump Rates The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has adjusted the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N915 per litre in Lagos and N945 per litre in Abuja, sparking fresh concern among motorists and businesses. This latest hike represents a N45 increase from the previous N870 price per litre in Lagos and a N35 rise from N910 in the Federal Capital Territory. The new prices were observed at several NNPC outlets across both cities as of Monday, June 23, 2025. At…
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WAPA Empowers 250 Women With Nutrition Support, Promotes Healthy Eating In a continued effort to improve the wellbeing of women and families, the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has distributed nutritional food items to 250 women from four local government areas as part of its grassroots health initiative, Ounje l’ore awo. The programme, held on Thursday, focused on promoting healthy dietary habits and educating women on the importance of nutrition in family health. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Bolaji Dada, urged women to adopt wholesome eating practices…
Nigeria Faces Silent Sleep Crisis With Dire Health Implications, Expert Warns A new national study has raised alarms over a growing health crisis silently spreading across Nigeria—sleep deprivation. The comprehensive research, which assessed over 1,000 adults across the country’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, reveals that many Nigerians are chronically sleep-deprived, scoring just above 50 percent on standard global sleep health indicators. The lead researcher, Jesujoba Olanrewaju, a US-based Nigerian behavioral sleep scientist, described the findings as a looming public health emergency. Speaking on the study conducted in July 2024, Olanrewaju emphasized the link between poor sleep and…
Iran Never Saw It Coming – US Defence Officials Break Silence on Secretive Strike Top United States defence officials have disclosed that the Iranian military was completely unaware of the precision strike launched against its nuclear facilities until it was already over. The United States Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, alongside the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, made this revelation during a press briefing on Sunday. According to the military leaders, the coordinated operation, which targeted Iran’s nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, was executed without detection, thanks to the deployment of stealth bombers…
After 58 Years, UNILAG Elevates Mass Communication Department to Full Faculty Status The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially transformed its long-standing Department of Mass Communication into a full-fledged Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, marking a historic academic milestone 58 years after its inception. The announcement was made on June 20, 2025, during a brief but symbolic ceremony held at Board Room 2 of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Conducted by Mr. Abayomi Osinowo, Principal Assistant Registrar (Senate and Ceremonies), alongside three other committee members, the occasion included the election of key pioneer officers for the new faculty. READ…
Breaking: Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish”: Favour Ofili Dumps Nigeria for Turkey After Years of Neglect In a bold and emotional move, Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili has officially dumped the green-white-green jersey, opting to compete for Turkey ahead of the Tokyo 2025 World Championships and beyond. This decision follows what she described as years of repeated betrayal, neglect, and mishandling by Nigeria’s sporting authorities. Ofili had recently hit the Olympic qualifying standard in the 100m, only for her name to be omitted yet again by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC). It was…
Ondo Government Approves Death Sentence for Kidnapping, Moves to Strengthen Security, Infrastructure The Ondo State Government has approved the implementation of the death penalty for individuals convicted of kidnapping, as part of a broader effort to stem the tide of insecurity and violent crimes in the state. The decision was reached during the latest State Executive Council meeting held in Akure and presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice explained that the new measure is aimed at tackling the rising menace of kidnapping and cult-related violence that has continued to threaten public safety and…
Post-Fire Rebirth: Kano Gov Unveils N2 Billion Revamp Plan for GSM Market In a bold recovery effort following a recent fire outbreak, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged over ₦2 billion to rebuild and modernise the Farm Centre GSM Market, one of the state’s largest tech and mobile phone trading hubs. The governor announced during a visit to the market, which was recently gutted by flames, displacing thousands of traders and damaging property worth millions. Governor Yusuf revealed that the planned intervention is not just about rebuilding what was lost—but transforming the market into a world-class commercial hub…
2027: Akpabio Predicts Rivers, Bayelsa Governors Will Join APC After Umo Eno’s Defection The political landscape in the South-South may be in for another major shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, as Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hinted that the governors of Rivers and Bayelsa states could soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio made the bold prediction in Uyo during the high-profile ceremony that officially welcomed Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, into the APC, marking his departure from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Tinubu, Shettima, Ganduje Lead Top APC Brass in Grand…
Breaking: Tensions Escalate as US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on his Truth Social platform that the United States military has carried out precision airstrikes on three nuclear installations in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. According to the statement, the attack involved the deployment of bunker-busting munitions targeting Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear sites. Trump described the operation as a “very successful mission,” adding that all aircraft had exited Iranian airspace without incident. READ ALSO: What It Costs to Build a 3-Bedroom House in Lagos (2025 Breakdown) “A…