*Nigerians groan over effects of 7.5% VAT on petrol prices (Punch)*Tinubu heads for Paris in first official trip (DailyTrust)

Nigerians groan over effects of 7.5% VAT on petrol prices (Punch) Nigerians have begun to lament the effects of the introduction of a 7.5 per cent Value-Added Tax on the price of premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol. This…

What it means to be a man — Tara Aisida

June is traditionally known as the month dedicated to men, the one and only day set apart to celebrate men-Father’s Day,  falls in the month of June and it is only appropriate that my writings this month address the male…

*Panic in Lagos community as notorious cultists escape from custody (Nation)*Dust over disappearance of Nigeria Air after ‘launch’ (DailyTrust)

Panic in Lagos community as notorious cultists escape from custody (Nation) Apprehension has gripped residents of Ajegunle community in Olodi Apapa LCDA following the escape from custody of notorious cultists handed over to the police by the people. It was…

*Bees kill 6 passengers after road crash (Punch)*Burna Boy, Diddy engage in dancing competition (DailyTrust)

Bees kill 6 passengers after road crash (Punch) No fewer than six passengers met their end after they were stung to death by bees. The bees attacked the passengers when the bus they were travelling on crashed on the road…

Burna Boy to perform at 2023 UEFA Champions League final

Grammy award-winning Burna Boy will perform at the 2023 UEFA Champions League. The multi-platinum-selling singer is scheduled to co-headline the Champions League Final ‘Kick off Show’ by Pepsi, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10. ‘Odogwu’…

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido win big at AFRIMA

Grammy award-winning Nigerian act Burna Boy has again proved that he’s truly the ‘African Giant,as he has been adjudged the Best Act in Africa at the 8th edition of the prestigious All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA. He also won the…

*Lagos concert: Attendees lament Burna Boy’s late entry (Punch)*How peacemaker ended with amputated arm in Kano (DailyTrust)

Lagos concert: Attendees lament Burna Boy’s late entry (Punch) Fans of music star, Burna Boy, lamented on the singer’s late entry to his Lagos concert on Sunday night. Angry attendees took to Twitter to call out the singer for starting…

*Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 104 inmates (Nation)*Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr make Dataleum’s list of Top 10 Nigerian Artistes on YouTube in 2022 (Tribune)

Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 104 inmates (Nation) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has granted pardon to 104 inmates in the five custodial centres. He signed the release order on December 28 based on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on…

Rema tops 2022 ‘Most Viewed Music Videos’ list

Afrobeats star, Rema, has earned the no. 1 spot on the 2022 Most Viewed Nigerian Music Videos on YouTube with his hit single, ‘Calm Down’. The list was compiled by renowned data intelligence and digital eco-system firm, Dataleum, and released…

FirstBank DecemberIsaVybe: If your December is not vybing, you aren’t in December — Bolaji Israel

In Nigeria, the first day of December ushers in the advent of the festive season which runs through the month progressively till early January when businesses and official duties resume fully again. December, in the world’s most populous black nation,…

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