Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that his successor, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, rejected a $750 million offer from Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, to manage the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries in 2007.   Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, January 2, Obasanjo discussed the difficulties faced with the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries during …

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms will become evident in the weeks and months ahead.   Speaking after a New Year visit to the president at his Lagos residence, Shettima shared an optimistic outlook on the nation’s economic future, highlighting ongoing efforts to stabilise and grow the economy amid global challenges. …

The industry, fresh off a record-breaking 2024, is charging into the new year with bold projects, promising stories, and star-studded lineups. Just two days in, major announcements are pouring in, setting the stage for what could be another phenomenal year for Nigerian cinema. One filmmaker already stirring conversations is Toyin Abraham, whose consistent run of successful releases has positioned her …

Nigerian music superstar Davido makes bold declarations on his upcoming album. In a new video, Davido was captured speaking on what fans should expect from his next album. In the video clip, Davido sat next to his wife Chioma Adeleke in a private jet, the singer boasted that his upcoming fifth album would be amazing and would change lives. “My …

To celebrate the new year, here are some standout accomplishments from 2024 that the Nollywood industry should carry forward into the new year. In recent times we have witnessed bold strides in storytelling, production quality, and industry innovation. From box office triumphs to global recognition, Nollywood proved it’s here to stay and thrive.  The cinematic milestones of 2024 weren’t just …

European natural gas futures climbed the highest since October 2023 after Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine stopped on New Year’s Day. ADVERTISEMENT The price of the Dutch TTF, the benchmark European natural gas climbed by more than 4% to €51 per megawatt-hour, its highest level since October 2023, before easing a little, on the first trading day after …

Novak Djokovic kept his hopes of winning a 100th career ATP title alive with a straightforward 6-3 6-3 win against Gael Monfils in the Brisbane International last 16. The Serb, 37, will face Reilly Opelka in the last eight after the American’s 7-6 (11-9) 7-6 (7-4) victory against Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi. Djokovic took his only break point opportunity in the …

German solar panel demand has been hit by dampened consumer and investor sentiment, as the ongoing cost of living crisis and high interest rates have hampered installations. ADVERTISEMENT The German residential solar panel sector is currently experiencing a significant decline, following waning customer demand, mainly because of soaring layoffs and a rising number of bankruptcies amongst solar panel installation and …

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, has been arrested in Imo State for allegedly shooting a teenage boy d3ad after he threw knockouts inside the church.    The incident happened during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state.    A resident claimed that …

One of Nigeria’s foremost live music events, The Mainland Block Party kicked off its 2025 edition with a sold-out concert in Lagos. The party tagged Street Credibility took place in Ikeja and attracted over 20,000 fans who came out to kick off the year with energetic music and vibrant performances from some of Afrobeats’ most popular artists. View this post …