The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF), Nigeria’s premier literary event dedicated exclusively to children, is gearing up for its sixth edition on October 26, 2024, at the UPBEAT Recreation Centre in Lekki, Lagos. This year’s festival, themed “Read Your Way,” aims to promote literacy and foster a reading culture among children aged 13 and below,…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, is contemplating the export of its refined products, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), following a lack of support from local petroleum marketers. This decision comes as the refinery has begun producing petrol but faces significant hurdles in selling its products domestically. Local Market Resistance According to Devakumar…
As the September 21 governorship election approaches, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has voiced serious concerns regarding the Nigeria Police’s ability to ensure a fair and secure electoral environment. Speaking at a press conference on September 10, 2024, Obaseki expressed a lack of confidence in the police, alleging that their actions have shown a clear…
As the first anniversary of the tragic death of Nigerian music star Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, approaches, fans and supporters are once again rallying for justice. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances that have since sparked widespread speculation and demands for accountability. A Year of Grief and…
On September 11, 2024, the United States will pause to honour the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. Twenty-three years later, the memory of that tragic day continues to resonate across the nation, and communities will come together to commemorate the lives lost and reflect on…
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 U.S. election. Swift made the announcement in an Instagram post shortly after the conclusion of the first presidential debate on Tuesday night. “I will be voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote…
The Nigerian economy is facing significant challenges as global oil prices have dropped below $70 per barrel, further straining the value of the naira. This decline in oil prices, which are critical to Nigeria’s revenue generation, raises concerns about the country’s economic stability and the currency’s future. Decline in Oil Prices Recent market trends indicate…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to prosecute significant financial fraud cases involving banks and high-ranking officials. This declaration comes amid concerns over the prevalence of financial crimes in Nigeria. Rising Financial Fraud Cases A recent report indicates a 77.62% decline in financial fraud losses among Nigerian banks in Q1…
Following intense public and labour union pressure, Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was released from Department of State Services (DSS) custody on September 10, 2024. His arrest earlier that day at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja sparked widespread backlash from labour leaders and activists, with the NLC threatening a nationwide…
Tory Lanez’s prison cell was raided on September 9, 2024, leading to the confiscation of his recording equipment at the California Correctional Institution. The raid marks the end of Lanez’s ongoing “Prison Tapes” series, which had been released weekly on YouTube. Lanez, currently serving a ten-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion,…
