NNPC Limited has announced the successful completion of the River Niger crossing on the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure development. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria’s energy sector and a major step forward in…
Petrol prices across Nigeria are edging closer to N1,400 per litre following a fresh increase in fuel loading prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as global crude oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The latest surge comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran over a ceasefire deal…
A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase is facing serious allegations in a newly filed lawsuit accusing her of sexually harassing, abusing, and intimidating a junior male employee over an extended period. According to court documents filed in New York County, Lorna Hajdini, an executive director in the company’s Leveraged Finance division, has been accused of…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. According to the announcement, Tuggar stepped down from his position to focus on his political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Before her latest appointment, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister of State for Foreign…
A Nigerian national, Patrick Nwaokwu, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison in the United States for his involvement in a large-scale scheme involving fraudulent nursing diplomas, transcripts, and professional licences. The sentencing was announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland following a federal court ruling. In addition…
Swiss authorities have arrested several suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe criminal network in a major crackdown targeting cybercrime and financial fraud operations across Europe. According to Europol, the suspects are accused of involvement in romance scams, cyber fraud, and money laundering schemes that reportedly caused millions of Swiss francs in losses. The operation…
Sophie Rain has shed light on her massive earnings, revealing just how lucrative her career has become—and how much she pays in taxes. Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, the OnlyFans star disclosed that she earned an impressive $83 million in 2025 alone. Out of that figure, she paid approximately $30.7 million in taxes, highlighting…
The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi, who reportedly died peacefully in his sleep. His death was confirmed by Abubakar Yakubu, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, who disclosed that the actor passed away on Sunday. According to Yakubu, Akiyesi went to bed…
Panic and fear gripped residents of Adavi Local Government Area in Kogi State after suspected bandits attacked a school and orphanage, abducting several pupils and staff members in a late-night raid. The incident occurred at Dahallukitab Group of School in Zariagi, a community near Kabba Junction along the Lokoja–Okene road. According to local accounts, the…
China has officially halted the proposed acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus by Meta, marking a significant intervention in a high-profile cross-border tech deal. The decision was announced by the country’s top economic planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission, which ordered all parties involved to terminate the transaction. According to the commission, foreign…
