Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, the 1st of October, said reducing the cost of living remains his administration’s central focus, adding that the government will pursue this goal by cutting the cost of producing and transporting goods and services. Reports that the President stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians as the country celebrated its 66th anniversary. BreakingNews Alerts “Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a…
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has revealed that he wants to face Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy in a boxing match after his proposed bout with skit maker Carter Efe. Speaking during an interview with Nevo Media, the rapper said he hopes organisers will make the fight happen once his clash with Carter Efe is over. Speed Darlington said he wants to face Burna Boy because of anger he has continued to hold over his previous arrest, which he has linked to the singer. According to him, stepping into the boxing ring with Burna Boy would give him an opportunity to release…
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has said former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s plan to restore petrol subsidy could reduce the price of fuel to between ₦400 and ₦500 per litre if implemented. Speaking on AIT’s Democracy Today programme on Monday, Melaye said the proposal was part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s plan to reduce the cost of living and make essential goods more affordable for Nigerians. Melaye argued that the current high petrol price has increased transportation costs and contributed to rising prices of goods and services. He said reducing the cost of fuel would have a wider effect…
France captain Kylian Mbappé has suffered a tendon injury in his left knee during the team’s 1–0 Nations League victory over Turkey. The Real Madrid forward scored the decisive goal but was forced off shortly afterwards after showing clear discomfort. Mbappé initially returned to the pitch after receiving treatment but was unable to continue. France coach Zinedine Zidane admitted the injury was concerning and said the team would not take unnecessary risks with their captain. The French Football Federation has confirmed that Mbappé will leave the national team camp and return to Real Madrid for further treatment. His absence leaves…
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the police in Anambra State arrested Mrs Onyeanusia 11 September Friday over the incident before she admitted that she…
NMDPRA said Nigeria’s domestic refining activity increased in August 2026, with crude oil receipts by domestic refineries rising 17 per cent to 683,000 barrels…
The figure represents a 40.93 per cent increase from the previous year, with Lagos accounting for more than a third of the combined revenue.