BUSINESS
Strengthening Domestic Refining, PETROAN Calls for Action
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called for immediate action to strengthen domestic refining capacity and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported petroleum products. Dr.…
CRIME
Court Jails 76-Year-Old Man for 25 Years Over Cannabis Trafficking
A Federal High Court has sentenced a 76-year-old man, Francis Omofe, to a total of 25 years imprisonment for drug-related offences involving a large quantity of cannabis. Delivering judgment, Justice…
Delivery Agent Arraigned in Lagos Over Alleged Theft of Nine iPhones
A 22-year-old delivery agent, Samuel Uchenna, was on Friday arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over the alleged theft of nine iPhones valued at N9 million. Uchenna,…
SPORTS
PSG Advance to Champions League Semi-Finals After Beating Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a dominant performance over two legs to eliminate Liverpool and secure a place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The French side completed a 4-0…
ENTERTAINMENT
Counsellor advocates purposeful storytelling in Nigerian films
A relationship counsellor and behavioural expert, Pastor Douglas Jonathan, has urged filmmakers in Nigeria to embrace more purposeful storytelling that can positively influence society and reshape how women’s experiences are…
Entrepreneur highlights rapid transformation in Nigeria’s fashion industry
Nigeria’s fashion scene is undergoing a major transformation, powered by youthful talent, improved technology, and rising global demand for African-inspired designs. Founder of Cossly Wears, Ibrahim Akosile, shared this insight…
FOREIGN
EU to launch age verification app aimed at protecting children online
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that its planned age-verification application for online platforms is now technically ready and is expected to be rolled out in the near future. The…