Month: June 2025

Nigeria — The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled a new 60cl PET bottle for its soft drinks, promising Nigerian consumers more volume at no additional cost. According to the statement released, the company said the newly introduced bottle size would deliver more refreshments at the same price. Speaking during the launch, Senior Director of Frontline Marketing, Coca-Cola […]

Bauchi, Nigeria —The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 24-year-old armed robbery suspect, Abdu Shagari, following a gun duel with law enforcement officers along the Toro/Jos federal highway. In a statement issued Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Office

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria mourns the passing of Professor Jibril Aminu, former Minister of Petroleum and Education, who died at the age of 85 on Thursday in Abuja after a prolonged illness.   The announcement was confirmed by family sources, with funeral prayers held at 2:00pm at the Abuja National Mosque, after which his remains […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The federal government has been advised to adopt a more balanced, science-driven approach to tobacco control, drawing lessons from the contrasting experiences of New Zealand and South Africa. The call was made by global health advocate, Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, in response to a recent policy analysis titled “A Tale of Two Nations”. […]

Kano, Nigeria— The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that five lives were lost and properties worth ₦273.7 million were destroyed in multiple fire incidents across the state in May 2025.   This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According […]

Ikire, Osun State — The Annual College Lecture of Osun State University, Ikire Campus, held on June 5, 2025, brought together esteemed scholars, policymakers, and students in a landmark event centered on Nigeria’s evolving role in the global economy. The event was hosted under the distinguished leadership of the Chief Host, Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye, Vice-Chancellor […]

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo continues to redefine football history, with landmark achievements that highlight his enduring excellence on the global stage. In a significant development in November 2024, the Portuguese forward became the first player ever to score against 200 different teams—comprising 152 clubs and 48 national teams—after netting a goal in a […]

Lagos, Nigeria — In a bid to ease travel access for Nigerian citizens, several European countries have maintained visa fees below ₦150,000, making tourism, education, business, and family visits more accessible. While visa processing and documentation remain critical aspects of travel, affordability has emerged as a deciding factor for many Nigerians looking to explore Europe. […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Ram sellers across major Nigerian cities have lamented poor patronage as prices of rams surge ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, attributing the spike to insecurity, inflation, and supply chain disruptions. In Abuja, livestock traders at the Dei-Dei market blamed the drastic price increase on reduced supply from the Northwest and neighboring countries, […]

Bauchi, Nigeria —As the Eid al-Adha festivities approach, the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) has reiterated its ban on the use of tyres for roasting or skinning sacrificial animals, warning of serious health and environmental dangers. The announcement was made by Dr. Mahmud Muhammad Bose, Director General of BASEPA, during an exclusive interview, where […]