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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…
Thousands of motorists and commercial drivers plying the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Expressway are currently enduring severe daily hardships. This critical arterial road, which links Lagos to the eastern and northern regions, remains trapped in a persistent gridlock. Commuters report losing invaluable man-hours as vehicles move at a snail’s pace through multiple construction-induced diversions. The federal…
Access Bank Plc has appointed Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as its new Board Chairman. She succeeds Paul Usoro, SAN, who retired after his statutory tenure ended recently. The financial powerhouse announced this leadership transition in a corporate filing on Tuesday. Furthermore, this move strengthens the bank’s pursuit of becoming a respected global institution. Osime joined the…
United States law enforcement agencies have launched an extensive search for the mother of Savannah Guthrie. The elderly woman vanished from her residence in Savannah, Georgia, during the early hours of Tuesday. Local police units and federal investigators are currently coordinating a multi-agency response to locate her. Guthrie, a prominent NBC News anchor, alerted the…
The United Arab Emirates has projected a massive ten-billion-dollar investment push into the Nigerian economy. This ambitious financial commitment emerged during the high-profile Investopia Global Africa summit held in Lagos Nigeria on Monday. Emirati officials indicated that these funds will primarily target the infrastructure, digital economy, and renewable energy sectors. This strategic announcement signals…
The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O, has officially confirmed the release of 151 of its members. These worshippers regained their freedom following a harrowing two-week ordeal in the custody of armed bandits in Kaduna State. The victims were part of a larger group abducted during a Sunday service on January 18…
