The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harris, has urged Dangote Refinery to stop operating in secrecy and reveal the cost of his Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Nigerians. Gills-Harris urged the management of the refinery to be open and get inputs from stakeholders. The PETROAN boss stated this…
Once upon a time Fred Amata was a hotshot filmmaker. He was brilliant as actor, producer and director in the Nollywood industry. He was regarded as a trailblazer and wunderkind with the way he churned out outstanding movies. His brothers, Zack and Jeta Amata were also great players in the industry at the time. He…
In a historic announcement on October 10, 2024, South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her profound and poetic prose that addresses historical traumas and the fragility of human existence. At 53 years old, Kang becomes the first South Korean writer to receive this prestigious honour, marking a…
As I sit in the comfort of my apartment far away from the United States, I watch the storms devastating the American South and badgering Florida twice in a space of three weeks, first, Hurricane Helene, and then, Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 with speeds of over 150mph. I take in a deep breath. It’s…
“I used to say I’m a happy person, but was still looking for something for somebody else to fill, and it’s just like, ‘No, I’m actually good.’” Jennifer Lopez has admitted that, yes, “it’s f—ing hard” navigating a high-profile celebrity divorce. After the 55-year-old superstar and actor Ben Affleck, 52, separated earlier this year following two years of…
An insider has revealed why the NNPC increased petrol prices and stopped acting as a middleman for Dangote refinery. The decision came from the financial pressures the NNPC had faced due to high subsidy payments and its role as the only distributor of petrol. Since the Dangote refinery began production on September 3, the NNPC…
As Black History Month kicks off, it’s time to celebrate and amplify the remarkable contributions of Black people globally. Whether in the UK, US, or anywhere else, Nigerians have been at the forefront of innovation, culture, and leadership. This month, we honour the Nigerian diaspora—not just for their past contributions, but for their ongoing impact…
On October 9, 2024, the world mourned the passing of Ratan Naval Tata, a titan of Indian industry and a beacon of philanthropy. His remarkable journey as an industrialist and humanitarian has left an indelible mark on India and beyond, shaping the landscape of modern business while prioritising social responsibility. A Legacy of Leadership Ratan…
The Nigerian Senate convened in an emergency closed-door session on October 9, 2024, to address the contentious issue of local government autonomy following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The session was prompted by concerns regarding the implementation of financial autonomy for the country’s 774 local government councils, which the Supreme Court affirmed in August this…
In a controversial move, Elon Musk’s America PAC has announced a program offering $47 for every successful referral of a registered voter in key swing states who signs a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. This initiative, which aims to gather one million signatures, has sparked debates about the ethics…
