Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG set to bring up compulsory vehicle recycling fee from 2026 Director General of the NADDC, Joseph Osanipin … policy would formalise the recycling of vehicles that have reached the end of their useful lives. The Federal Government has announced plans to tap into Nigeria’s largely informal vehicle recycling market, projecting annual revenues of over N150bn from 2026, as part of sweeping reforms to modernise the country’s automotive industry. The National Automotive Design and Development Council disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, with the Director-General, Joseph Osanipin, saying the initiative would be driven by a comprehensive End-of-Life Vehicle…

Freedom regained for remaining 130 abducted Niger pupils Freed Niger State students. Credit: Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication and spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare | X The remaining students and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, have reportedly regained their freedom. A security official familiar with the rescue operation confirmed to Premium Times that the latest release accounts for all the remaining victims taken during the 21 November attack on the school. The exact number of the newly freed abductees could not be independently confirmed…

President Tinubu lauds DSS DG over IPI press freedom award Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi…Photo Credit: PM News … asks for emulation of the DSS example. President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his recognition as a champion of press freedom by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute. Tinubu conveyed his felicitations through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi on IPI Press Freedom Award’. Ajayi was honoured with…

Lagos RCCG holds Jesus market, distributes free food to residents Food items from RCCG. Credit: NAN The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Prosperity Assembly, in Okeafa, Isolo, Lagos, on Sunday, held its second community outreach, distributing gift items to residents of the state. The outreach, tagged “Jesus Market,” focuses on the free distribution of food items to residents. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the event, held at the church’s premises, attracted both members and community residents, who received free food and household essentials. Speaking during the outreach, the resident pastor, Bisi Folahan, said the second edition focuses on…

AFCON 2025: CAF announces $10m prize for champions The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco will receive $10 million, marking a significant increase from previous editions. CAF President Patrice Motsepe disclosed the figures on Saturday following a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee in Rabat, just one day ahead of the tournament’s opening match. The tournament is scheduled to run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. According to CAF, the $10 million prize represents a 43 per cent increase over the 2023 edition in…

Lagos Oworosonki suffers demolition, allegations arise Another Lagos community has been brought into ruin. Bulldozers rolled into Oworosonki, turning a densely populated area into a sprawl of broken concrete and open wounds. What happened months ago in Iyana Oworo, condemned by many and barely addressed by authorities, has repeated itself with chilling familiarity. All the way from Ogudu axis through Idi Araba, Musafejo, Coker and adjoining streets, homes disappeared in quick succession. The destruction stretched to the lagoon beneath the Third Mainland Bridge, leaving thousands without shelter and many more trapped in fear, uncertain if their streets would be next.…

Olori Ogun achieves ₦47M in opening weekend Odunlade Adekola … watching a fearless warrior dealing with family conflicts while defending his people. FilmOne Entertainment recorded a strong box office debut with Warlord: Olori Ogun, which earned ₦47 million in its opening weekend, underscoring growing audience appetite for culturally rooted Nigerian stories. The film, produced by Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP) in partnership with FilmOne Studios, premiered on Wednesday, November 26, and was released nationwide on Friday, November 28. It is directed by Odunlade Adekola alongside Tope Adebayo and Abiodun Olanrewaju. Set within the heart of Yoruba culture, Warlord: Olori Ogun…

AFCON 2025: Nigeria-Tanzania game, Davido stakes $25,000 Davido Afrobeats singer Davido has decided to show his unwavering support for the Super Eagles, betting $25,000 (approximately N36 million) on Nigeria’s opening Group C match against Tanzania at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. He had shared a snapshot of his betting slip on his X page, predicting that both teams will score in the match, with a potential payout of $96,564 (about N140 million). Davido had previously wagered $10,000 on Nigeria’s World Cup playoff match against Gabon, which the team ultimately lost. The Super Eagles will face Tanzanian on December…

Sterling Bank, Water.org, Sterling One Foundation Partner to Provide Access to Clean Water for Millions For millions of Nigerians, access to clean water and safe sanitation is still a daily struggle, with far-reaching consequences for health, livelihoods, and overallnl well-being. To address this urgent challenge and strengthen the systems delivering WASH solutions, Sterling Bank, in partnership with nonprofit Water.org and Sterling One Foundation,.has launched the Sterling WASH Business Loan, a catalytic financing solution that empowers WASH businesses and service providers to scale sustainable access to safe water and sanitation across Nigeria. The launch, which took place on Monday, 24th November…

AFCON 2025: Davido, French Montana perform at opening ceremony They performed at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off in spectacular fashion as Afrobeats superstar Davido and global rap star French Montana delivered a high-energy performance at the tournament’s Opening Ceremony. Fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium were treated to a live rendition of the official AFCON soundtrack, with the duo electrifying the crowd and setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting tournament. The performance celebrated African culture, music, and football, blending pulsating beats with an electric atmosphere in the…