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LONDON — The United Kingdom’s high-stakes bribery trial of Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has veered into choppy waters at the Southwark Crown Court. Over the past 48 hours, the prosecution’s narrative faced significant erosion as primary witnesses admitted to factual errors and “patchy” recollections under intense cross-examination. For a case built on the…
LAGOS — The 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon commenced at dawn today, February 14, 2026, transforming the city’s arterial roads into a high-stakes arena for endurance. Over 20,000 elite and recreational athletes from 42 nations converged on Victoria Island to compete for a staggering $50,000 first-prize purse. For the first time…
FLORIDA— American digital sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., famously known as IShowSpeed, has reignited the perennial “Jollof War” between Nigeria and Ghana. In a viral video released following his return to the United States, the streamer’s father officially endorsed the Nigerian version of the rice dish over its Ghanaian counterpart. Seated alongside his sons, the…
LAGOS — A harrowing road traffic accident at the busy Eleko Junction claimed the life of a male motorist and left his wife fighting for survival early Thursday. An articulated truck loaded with granite reportedly suffered a catastrophic brake failure while traveling at high speed from the Epe axis. The heavy-duty vehicle veered sharply off…
LAGOS — Global oil prices surged toward the $70 threshold this week following a breakdown in diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude climbed to $69.25 per barrel, marking a sharp ascent from the $67 recorded just last week. This rally intensified after nuclear talks in Oman collapsed without a resolution between the two…
LAGOS — Two commuters met a gruesome end on Tuesday as a commercial minibus erupted into a fireball along the Okota-Isolo corridor. The yellow vehicle, popularly known as “Faka” and bearing registration number SMK 823 YK, somersaulted repeatedly before the fatal explosion occurred. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the driver and…
Apple intends to maintain the visual DNA of its current flagship for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series. Recent intelligence from the Chinese social media platform Weibo suggests that the 2026 models will undergo minimal aesthetic modifications. This conservative approach follows the unprecedented commercial success of the iPhone 17, which reportedly has Apple executives…
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have unveiled a revolutionary regulatory framework to terminate failed airtime and data transactions. This joint initiative targets the persistent “debit-without-service” syndrome that has long plagued millions of Nigerian digital service consumers. According to an exposure draft released on Monday, the…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited sustained a remarkably positive trajectory during the final trading sessions of the week. Investors effectively added four trillion naira to their collective wealth over a brief five-day operational period. This significant appreciation reflects a renewed confidence in the underlying fundamentals of the domestic corporate sector. Market capitalisation reached an unprecedented peak…
The Nigerian film community was plunged into deep mourning on Thursday morning following the death of Ajara Lasisi. Known affectionately by millions of fans as “Aunty Ajara,” the 31-year-old actress succumbed to a severe, liver-related ailment. Her brother, Ridwan Lasisi, officially confirmed the heartbreaking news through a video statement released to the public early…
