The Executive Director of Corporate Services in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, has appealed to organisations and the elite to extend a hand of fellowship to underprivileged citizens. Abegunde said this when the NDDC top officials, including the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye and other Commission’s Directors, visited the Home for the Elderly, run by the Catholic Church in Port Harcourt. The visit, part of the activities marking Hon Abegunde’s 70th birthday, witnessed the donation of various food items to the home to support the vulnerable and improve the lives of elderly…
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The Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Owners Association(PETROAN) has explained that the N100 billion intervention request from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not free money but rather an investment into the country’s energy sector to save the industry from collapse. The National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, who stated this during an interview with an online medium, said the N100 billion intervention would be placed in an energy bank where its members could access single-digit loans to ease the nationwide supply of petroleum products to Nigerians. According to him, the interest rate attached to loans from commercial banks makes it extremely difficult for…
At least nine illegal refining sites have been destroyed by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, FOB, Igbokoda, in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The illegal refining sites were discovered within the axis of the Obenla community by the men of the FOB after days of surveillance in the area. About 20,000 litres of crude oil and 15,000 litres of illegally refined diesel were destroyed during the operation. The Commander of the Base, Navy Captain Aliyu Usman, stated that the operation was carried out on January 6, 2025, following credible intelligence. According to the commander, who stated that…
American singer, Chloe Bailey, has spoken about her recent visit to Nigeria and her public outing with Burna Boy, which sparked relationship speculations. Recall that Burna Boy and Chloe fuelled relationship rumours after they were recently spotted holding hands while leaving a club in Lagos last December. Reflecting on her visit to Nigeria in a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Bailey said she had “the best time” in the West African country. “Nigeria was so beautiful. I had the best time. Yes, I was in the club with Burna Boy. The nightlife was so many colours, so many lights,…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has disclosed that he spends over N15 million annually on beggars. The “Who’s Your Guy” exponent made this disclosure while lamenting about the constant pressure he faces to assist fans. Spyro also revealed that people come to him for assistance both online and offline without reciprocating the assistance. Despite his constant acts of kindness, the singer recalled a bitter experience where a stranger insulted him simply because he could not give money at that moment. “[It’s] really hard being a celebrity in Lagos. I told a guy I didn’t…
Nigerian music stars: Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Tems have been nominated for the 2025 NAACP Awards. The 56th edition of the NAACP Awards event which is scheduled for February 22, will be held at the Pasadena Civic Centre, California. Wizkid bagged two nominations for his song ‘Piece of My Heart’ featuring Brent Faiyaz: Outstanding Duo or Collaboration and Outstanding International Song. Burna Boy and Usher were nominated for Best Collaboration for their song ‘Coming Home’, while Tems ‘Love Me JeJe’ secured her nomination for the ‘Outstanding International Song’ category. Nigerian actress Ayo Edebiri was nominated in five categories including Outstanding…
Famous Canadian hip-hop star, Drake, has been named the “biggest rapper of the 21st century” by Billboard. This announcement was made in Billboard’s latest ranking of the top 10 biggest rappers of the century, which was released recently. The list features some of the most influential names in hip-hop, with Drake sitting confidently at the top.Known for hits like Hotline Bling and God’s Plan, the 37-year-old rapper has dominated the charts for over a decade with his unique blend of rap and R&B. With multiple Grammy Awards and record-breaking achievements under his belt, it’s no surprise that Drake emerged as the leader of…
Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned one Ogunrinde Temitope, 38, at the Chief Magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti presided over by Chief Magistrate, Mr. Abayomi Adeosun, over an alleged stealing of two phones. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant on January 6 at about 03:00 a.m. at Ado community area in Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District did steal an iPhone 7 valued at N200,000.00, property of Oso Samuel. Inspector Oriyomi added that on the same date and place at about 04:00 a.m. did steal an iPhone 12 Pro valued at N480,000.00, property of one Bakare Simbiat. The…
No fewer than six people lost their lives in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, with several others injured, officials confirmed on Thursday, 9 January, 2025. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday, 8 January, 2025 as a massive crowd gathered to collect entrance tokens to the temple, one of Hinduism’s most revered sites. Spokesperson for the ruling Telugu Desam Party in the state, Prem Kumar Jain, expressed grief over the incident. “The unfortunate incident has claimed the lives of six devotees. I pray to God to give peace to the departed souls,” he told reporters.…
The crisis in the leadership of First Bank Holdings of Nigeria worsened on Wednesday, 8 January, 2025 as a group of stakeholders called for the removal of its board chairman, Femi Otedola, and non-executive director, Mr Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga. This comes as the group calls for an immediate extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in the next 21 days in line with section 215 (1) of CAMA. The group shareholders alleged that FBN has not known peace since the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, influenced Otedola’s acquisition of a significant amount of shares that led to his emergence as…