The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant year-on-year (YoY) decline in the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in 2023. According to the NBS Petroleum Products Distribution Statistics released today, October 1, the volume of petrol distributed fell by 12.6%, dropping to 20.29 billion litres from 23.24 billion litres in 2022.   The …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has strongly refuted claims that its officers attacked protesters at the Utako Market in Abuja earlier today. In a press statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the command labeled the reports as “false and misleading.”   According to the statement, police operatives were deployed to the scene based …

Sofia, the talented daughter of Nigerian music star Flavour and beauty queen Anna Banner, celebrated Nigeria’s Independence Day in a special way.    In a heartwarming display of patriotism and musical talent, Sofia played a beautiful rendition of the Nigerian national anthem on the piano.   The video was shared on social media by her mother with the caption “Beautiful …

Nigerian entrepreneur and software developer, Mark Essien, has said that building mansions in villages is one of the worst investments Nigerians make.    “One of the worst investments Nigerians regularly make are to build mansions in their isolated villages. Massive mansions inhabited only by 20 lizards and a goat,” he wrote on Tuesday.     

John McGinn and Scott McKenna will both miss Scotland’s Nations League double header against Croatia and Portugal through injury but goalkeeper Craig Gordon has returned to the group. McGinn, 29, is expected to miss three or four weeks with a hamstring strain picked up in Aston Villa’s victory over Wolves last month and, unusually, is forced to sit out an …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants with “really good long-term memory” are about a year away, according to Microsoft’s head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman. Products which can recall conversations, projects and problems will encourage users to invest more time and share more of their personal history with them, he said in an exclusive interview with the BBC. “I think we’re moving to …

A Nigerian lady, Remi Oluwole, has revealed that the first decision she made as an adult was to stop going to church.   “First thing I did when I could make my own choices was to stop going to church. I was going against my will at least twice a week for 16 years,” she wrote on Tuesday.  

The drop below the target of 2% was mainly due to falling energy prices. However, the European economy may still not be out of the woods. ADVERTISEMENT The year-on-year eurozone inflation rate for September was released on Tuesday, coming in at 1.8%, according to Eurostat. This was a step down from August’s 2.2%, while also being lower than analyst expectations …

Nigeria’s struggle for independence, which rounded off in 1960, is a story of resilience, cultural identity, and the quest for freedom. Numerous films have emerged from Nigeria, each capturing different stages of Nigeria’s journey. What could be more satisfying than to lie in relaxation and watch a movie that celebrates Nigeria and the spirit of her citizens—ranging from biographical dramas …

Join us as we spotlight some influential figures who are not only entertaining but also fighting for a better Nigeria: Falz Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, aka Falz, is widely known for using his music as a tool for activism and to spotlight issues in Nigeria. His lyrics often tackle pressing social issues such as corruption, police brutality, and economic inequality. …