The United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has been admitted as a full member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) five years after it commenced commercial flight operations. Ms Chinelo Obogo, the Head, Corporate Communications of the Airline, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Awka. She said that the admission …
Read More »Dangote Refinery imports first crude from UAE
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has purchased two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates, UAE. S&P Global Commodity Insights reports that the latest crude import from the UAE is the first-ever procurement of Middle Eastern crude as the plant expands its feedstock sources amid persistent domestic supply constraints …
Read More »Anambra govt to begin environmental sanitation crackdown from July 4
The Anambra State Government has commenced a crackdown on owners of structures causing environmental degradation, as well as individuals blocking waterways and indiscriminately dumping refuse into drainage channels. As part of the initiative, the government has declared Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the commencement date for a statewide desilting and …
Read More »inDrive unveils KieKie as Chief Wahala Officer
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has appointed popular media personality and content creator Kiekie as its new “Chief Wahala Officer (CWO).” This creative hiring campaign was designed to shed light on the daily challenges of movement and mobility in Lagos. The appointment follows an overwhelming response to …
Read More »Why I Can’t Date Nigerian Celebrities – Tems
Grammy-winning Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as singer, Tems has explained why she can’t date or approach Nigerian male celebrities for a romantic relationship. Responding to a question from an interviewer who asked at the BET Awards ceremony over the weekend if she would approach trending handsome Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye if …
Read More »Igbo Movie Producers re-elect Nwanganga as President
The Igbo Movie Producers Association of Nigeria (IMPAN) on Sunday, re-elected Mr JohnPaul Nwanganga as President to lead the association for another two-year term. Other executives elected included Mrs Ngozi Okeke as Vice President, Mr Paul Ibeh, Secretary; Mrs Joyce Ikem, Assistant Secretary and Mrs Ifemamma Rita, Financial Secretary. They …
Read More »FG bans Okada, Keke Marwa on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The restriction, which takes effect this week, was announced in statement on Sunday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Olufemi Dare. Dare said the decision was introduced …
Read More »Igboho, State Police, And South West Security, By Kazeem Akintunde
There is fire on the mountain in the South West that if not quickly extinguished, may consume the entire country. Insecurity, banditry and kidnapping that started in the north two decades ago have now become cancer that has metastasized, spreading to the South West region of Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu …
Read More »RCCG unveils marketplace fair to boost members’ businesses
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Lagos Province 1, has unveiled the Christian Marketplace Trade Fair 2026. The initiative aims to empower members to build globally competitive businesses through innovation and collaboration. The fair, with the theme ‘Connecting Faith, Business and Excellence’, began on Friday and ended on Sunday. …
Read More »2026 World Cup: Rapper Drake bets $770,000 on Canada to defeat South Africa
Canadian superstar rapper, Drake, has once again made headlines with a massive sports bet, wagering approximately $770,000, or N1.07 billion at current exchange rates on his home country Canada to defeat South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter. Stake, the betting platform with which Drake …
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