FirstBank unveils 500-seater bleacher as Calabar Carnival sponsor
FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience. The highlight of FirstBank’s participation is the construction of a 500-seater premium bleacher, designed to provide comfort, safety, and an elevated viewing experience for carnival enthusiasts. Speaking on the sponsorship, the Acting Group Head Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank,...
Drama as Prophet who predicted “end of the world” seen at concert
A Ghanaian prophet who previously warned that the world would soon be destroyed by a massive flood has sparked fresh reactions after being seen at rapper Sarkodie’s concert. Prophet Noah gained attention nationwide after claiming God revealed that a catastrophic flood — similar to the biblical story of Noah — was coming to wipe out the world. His prophecy spread...
Seyi Vibez leads Nigeria’s Apple Music Replay 2025 story
Apple Music’s Replay 2025 rankings have offered a close look at what Nigerians listened to most this year — and while big names like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, and BNXN dominated the charts, it was Seyi Vibez whose presence stood out in a unique way. The data shows that his success wasn’t just about hype or viral moments. Instead, listeners...
Egungun of Lagos gifts staff plots of land for Christmas
Popular content creator, Egungun of Lagos, has warmed hearts this Christmas by surprising his three staff members with full plots of land as end-of-year appreciation gifts. In videos shared on his Instagram page, Egungun was seen inviting each staff member forward and presenting them with documents confirming ownership of their new properties. Those who received the gifts — his videographer, personal...
Nigeria exports $2.5bn worth crude oil to U.S. in eight months
Nigeria shipped about 33.23 million barrels of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, earning an estimated $2.57 billion and securing its position as Africa’s largest supplier of crude to the American market. Figures released by the U.S. Mission show that Nigeria accounted for more than half of all crude oil shipped from Africa to the...
Power supply increases over Lagos-Escravos gas pipeline repairs ― FG
The Federal Government says power generation has increased nationwide following the repairs and restoration of the vandalised Lagos-Escravos gas supply infrastructure. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) made this known in a statement issued on Friday, December 26, 2025. NISO is established to manage electricity grid with reliability, efficiency, and transparency, enabling a sustainable and competitive power sector that drives economic...
States, LGs slash bank debts by N547.5bn as revenues surge
States and Local Government councils cut their outstanding bank loans by about N547.5bn in one year, helped by stronger inflows from the Federation Account, new data show. Figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin reveal that banks’ total “claims on state and local governments” fell from N2.68tn in June 2024 to N2.13tn in June 2025 —...
NASS orders release of certified copies of Tax Reform Acts
The National Assembly has directed that Certified True Copies of the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts be made available to stakeholders and the public on request. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Senate’s Director of Information, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, who also confirmed that parliament has opened an internal review into allegations that parts of the...
Malian stabs 3 women at Paris train stations
French police on Friday arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro as the capital's end-of-year festivities were in full swing. The RATP authority that runs the transit service disclosed that the three victims were attacked at three different locations along the Line 3 metro track that runs across central Paris. An AFP journalist at the Republique...
Woman with cancer seeks second wife for husband
A mother of three, Kemisola Mustapha, has appealed publicly for a second wife for her husband, explaining that her battle with cancer has affected her ability to fully carry out her marital responsibilities. Mustapha, a trader, shared her story in a video posted on TikTok. She said her health challenges began in 2024 after she was diagnosed with cancer, adding that...
