Air fryers have moved from being a fancy kitchen gadget to something many Nigerian households now rely on. From crisping up yam chips to roasting chicken, they promise delicious meals with less oil. Among the popular names in the Nigerian market are the Kenstar and Buchymix air fryers. Both brands are widely available and attract … Read more
The Federal Government has declared that the removal of petrol subsidy has more than doubled revenues accruing to state governments, giving them greater financial capacity to meet pressing development needs. Coordinating Minister of Finance and the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this at the National Health Financing Dialogue held in Abuja on Thursday, September 3, stressing … Read more
Civil society groups in Kano have staged a peaceful protest, demanding a full investigation into alleged multi-billion-naira scandals involving officials of the Kano State Government. The demonstration, organised by the Forum of Kano Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption, followed revelations that the state’s Director General of Protocol, Abdullahi Rogo, allegedly diverted ₦6.5 billion in public … Read more
When the federal government announced its plan to unlock $2 billion from Nigeria’s forest economy at the 2025 Forest Economy Summit, it sounded like real progress. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, stressed the urgency, warning that over 90% of our original forest cover has already been lost. Yet, there’s a contradiction at the heart of … Read more
The Kaduna Command of the Nigerian Police has summoned former Governor of the state, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, and other top chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In the summons letter dated September 4, 2025, the ADC members were invited for questioning over alleged incitement of public disturbance, criminal conspiracy, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. … Read more
Grant’s Whisky, the premium blended Scotch whisky renowned for its heritage and its mission of celebrating togetherness, has recently unveiled rising music duo Oiza x Meyi as the latest addition to its crew of brand ambassadors. They join an already vibrant lineup that reflects Grant’s ongoing commitment to creativity, collaboration, and genuine human connection. Known … Read more
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to security agencies to maintain neutrality and professionalism amid the emerging tense political atmosphere in the state. The Governor said, being the home state of President Bola Tinubu, Osun should not be turned into a political battleground. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday, … Read more
Nigerian music icon Femi Kuti bemoans the terrible state of touring in Nigeria. While speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, the veteran Afrobeat star shared that the inability to tour Nigeria and Africa has forced musicians to perform in foreign countries. The 63-year-old musician recently completed 24 stops in his 1 month North American tour, stating … Read more
A new survey of members of the House of Representatives has rated Speaker Tajudeen Abbas of the 10th Assembly as the most admired presiding officer in Nigeria’s recent democratic history. The survey, conducted among 50 lawmakers — 25 returning and 25 first-term members — revealed strong approval of Abbas’ leadership style, widely described as “inclusive, … Read more
They had come to bury him. Mourners stood still, eyes wet, lips whispering prayers. The coffin lay open. Then, just before the ceremony began, the man inside moved. “I saw it with my own eyes,” a neighbour recalled. “We had come to bury him, but just before the ceremony started he came out of the … Read more