A controversial banner displayed at the entrance of the Lekki Central Mosque about Jesus that led to an outcry has been removed. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the banner, which went viral on Wednesday, bore the inscription: “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!” As at Wednesday night, however, a…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) product from N970 to N899.50k per litre, as a holiday promo in the Yuletide season. According to a statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the company is also giving a special offer in which…
In a sign of stability in the downstream sector, the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria, MEMAN, has said that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol declined marginally to N970 in December 2024, from N971 per litre in November 2024. This comes against the backdrop of a similar drop…
Following the tragic incident at a funfair in Ibadan that left several attendees injured, Agidigbo FM has denied organising the event. The management of the radio station issued a statement on Wednesday, clarifying its role and urging the public to verify information before spreading false claims. According to the statement, Agidigbo FM was not involved…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas, and the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). It also announced zero per cent import duty for the products. Its National Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abdullahi Maiwada broke the news in a press…
The lawmaker representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu’s government would deploy technology to solve the nation’s security challenges. Ibrahim, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, said the government would use Artificial Technology to tackle insecurity in 2025, referencing the allocation of ₦4.91tn to defence and…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has raised an alarm that its official website has been hacked by unknown fraudsters. The Bureau, which made this known in a short statement issued on its X social media handle at 8.32pm on Wednesday, warned the general public to disregard any message or report posted on its behalf…
Hon. Khadijat Omotayo Kareem, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, has dedicated her recent award to the President in recognition of his administration’s commitment to societal progress. The award was presented on Tuesday during a symposium on femicide prevention, a vital societal concern. In her acceptance speech, Hon. Khadijat Kareem commended Ambassador…
Founder and the Chairman of the Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation, OOF, Engr. Dr. David Olusegun Okanlawon has commiserated with the government, residents of Oyo State and the families of the Ibadan Funfair Stampede. Following a tragic incident which occurred at the private children’s funfair held at Bashorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The Chairman who…
Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky has caused buzz online after posting himself having a romantic session with another man. Bobrisky, who has left Nigeria after his encounter with EFCC, Immigration and even correctional services in Nigeria, which started from his Naira mutilation charge. The self acclaimed mother of Lagos has also said he won’t…