Gay Couple Jailed for 100 Years for Abusing Adopted Sons
A gay couple from Georgia, William Zulock, 34, and Zachary Zulock, 36, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison without parole for committing heinous sexual offenses against their adopted sons. The victims, two brothers now aged 12 and 10, were adopted through a Christian special-needs organization. The couple presented a facade of a loving […]
Global Oil Prices Edge Up to $73.05 per Barrel Ahead of Christmas
Global oil prices saw a slight increase on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session’s losses as market optimism provided a boost, despite lower trading volumes ahead of the Christmas holiday. Brent crude futures gained 42 cents (0.6%), closing at $73.05 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose by 38 cents (0.6%) […]
Global Gas Challenges Shell’s $2.4 Billion Asset Sale, Citing Legal Violations.
Global Gas and Refining Limited has criticized the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for reportedly approving the $2.4 billion sale of Shell Petroleum Development Company’s (SPDC) onshore assets to Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, a local oil and gas consortium. According to Global Gas, this move not only violates a court injunction but also […]
NAFDAC Seizes ₦3.8 Billion Worth of Unregistered Food Products in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated unregistered food products valued at over ₦3.8 billion during a raid on a warehouse in the Apongbon Oke Arin Market, Lagos. The operation, spearheaded by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, was based on a tip-off regarding the sale of unregistered items at […]
Nigerian Telecom Operators Urge Tariff Hike to Boost Service Quality
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has highlighted the need for a tariff adjustment in the telecom industry to improve the quality of voice and internet services. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), ATCON President Tony Emoekpere emphasized that rising operational and capital costs have made tariff increases necessary. Emoekpere noted […]
TikTok Hits One Billion Users Amid Growing Controversies
TikTok’s journey from a niche video-sharing platform to a global social media powerhouse has been accompanied by a host of controversies. With over 1.04 billion monthly active users in 2024, the platform has reshaped the digital landscape, but concerns about its societal impact, ties to China, and influence on politics remain significant. Global Bans and […]
FG to Begin Train Track Construction on Lagos-Calabar Highway in 2025
The Federal Government plans to commence the construction of train tracks on Section I of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in 2025. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this announcement on Friday, December 20, 2024, during an inspection of Sections I and II of the project in Lagos. Hitech Construction Company Ltd is handling these […]
Stampede During Rice Sharing Leaves Several Dead in Anambra
A tragic stampede in Okija, Anambra State, has claimed several lives as residents gathered to collect food items distributed as Christmas gifts. The incident occurred when a prominent local philanthropist organized a food-sharing event to support the community during the festive season. The overwhelming crowd, mostly women, led to chaos and fatalities. The deceased were […]
FG to Fund 50% of 90,000km Fibre Optic Project Through Loans – Bosun Tijani
The Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to provide 50% of the $2 billion required to deliver a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic project, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting digital connectivity in Nigeria. The disclosure was made by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, during an interview on Arise TV. He […]
NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price to N899 in Lagos, N970 Nationwide – PETROAN.
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The price now stands at N899 in Lagos and N970 in other states, a decrease from the previous N1,020. This development was disclosed in a […]