Author: Press Room

Tyla was at The Jennifer Hudson Show where she got an exclusive first look at her British Vogue cover, and she had plenty to say! She talked about her Flintstones-inspired fashion, making a statement at the Met Gala, and taking the stage for her Victoria’s Secret performance—yes, those wings were real! She also spilled on working with Sabrina Carpenter and shared her dream collaborations. She couldn’t hide her excitement about being on the March issue of British Vogue, calling it an unforgettable experience. From working with an amazing team to personally picking her outfits and colours, she was hands-on every…

Agency The Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has pledged to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eliminate fake, substandard, and adulterated drugs from the market. Soludo made the promise on Saturday in Onitsha while addressing traders of Ogbo Ogwu and surrounding markets, which were recently shut down by NAFDAC for dealing in counterfeit and expired drugs. The governor recalled that the market was also shut for four months in 2007, emphasising that such actions were crucial for collective safety. “The enforcement is being carried out by NAFDAC. We are here to solve the…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Sunday announced a reduction in its price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦970 per litre for oil marketers. The company’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed this in a statement. He said the decision is the refinery’s way of appreciating Nigerians “for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true”. According to the statement, the move is a cut from the refinery’s ₦990 ex-depot price announced earlier this month. “In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement…

Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday jokingly remarked that President Bola Tinubu was now celebrating with his former tormentors. Osinbajo spoke during the public presentation of former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, “A Journey in Service”, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Reviewing the book, Osinbajo recalled how Tinubu, then a senator, resisted the dissolution of the senate under Sani Abacha, following the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. “And then, of course, there’s a gentleman here who was an elected senator in 1992 because of Babangida’s transition programme,” the former vice-president said. Reviewing the book, Osinbajo…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says charges will now apply anytime customers use the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks other than theirs. This was contained in a circular dated February 10, 2025, and addressed to all banks and financial institutions, the apex bank’s acting Director of Financial Policy and Regulation Department, John Onojah. “The three free monthly withdrawals allowed for remote-on-us (other bank’s customers/not-on-us consumers) in Nigeria under Section 10.6.2 of the Guide shall no longer apply,” the circular partly read. The CBN directed banks and other financial institutions to apply the following charges with effect from March…

Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have dismantled 18 illegal refining sites and arrested 17 suspected oil thieves in a major operation against oil theft in the Niger Delta region. The operations, conducted between February 17 and 23, 2025, led to the recovery of over 25,000 litres of stolen products and the demobilisation of 10 boats. Acting Deputy Director of the 6 Division Army, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah, disclosed that significant successes were recorded in Rivers State, particularly around Kilometre 45, Idama general area in Akuku-Toru Local Council. He revealed that troops destroyed two active illegal refining sites and…

Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, the country’s satellite operator, has raised an alarm that Nigeria may lose a $1.2 trillion share of the global Artificial Intelligence economy by 2030. NIGCOMSAT’s Managing Director, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, made this known in a statement issued on Friday. Her comment follows her participation in the 12th Regular Meeting of the National Council for Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, held in Makurdi, Benue State. According to her, the Nigerian government needs to act fast in harnessing opportunities in the AI economy. She added that by 2030, AI would contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy. “Artificial intelligence…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has abolished the new traditional councils created by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, in Edo South senatorial district. The governor also restored the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and ordered that the status quo before the creation of the now abolished councils be maintained. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua in Benin City. “This administration also hereby abolishes the new traditional councils in Edo South, created by the last administration,” the statement read. “Governor Okpebholo has restored the statutory financial…

Nigerian rapper Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector, has reacted to Ademola Lookman’s stellar performance for Atalanta in their 5-1 victory over Empoli, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles forward netted a brace in the match to deliver the perfect response to Gian Piero Gasperini’s recent harsh criticism. Lookman had missed a penalty in Atalanta’s 5-2 aggregate loss to Club Brugge in the UEFA Europa League found himself at the center of a public backlash from his manager, who labelled him “one of the worst penalty takers” READ MORE: “The worst penalty taker I’ve ever seen”- Atalanta coach Gasperini blasts Ademola Lookman…

Janet Ogundepo A nutrition specialist with FHI 360, James Oloyede, has advised Nigerians to portion their meals and eat them based on their daily energy needs and occupational demands. He emphasised that individuals who sit for long hours daily should eat smaller portions of food, stating that their sedentary lifestyle prevented them from burning excess energy derived from the food. The registered dietician nutritionist warned that a continuous build-up of energy could overburden and overwhelm the pancreas that secretes insulin, putting the individual at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Oloyede, a former Director of Nutrition Services and Health Education…