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MERCY AIGBE, ENIOLA AJAO SPARK BACKLASH OVER ATTENDANCE AT CEO LUMINEE’S SURPRISE BABY SHOWER. (PHOTO).

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 Mercy Aigbe, Eniola Ajao Spark Backlash Over Attendance at CEO Luminee’s Surprise Baby Shower The Nigerian entertainment circle is buzzing once again following the birth of a newborn baby boy to celebrity stylist Abiodun Folashade, widely known as CEO Luminee, and veteran actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly called Baba Ijesha. While the news of their child initially sparked waves of skepticism across social media, a newly surfaced video from Luminee's surprise baby shower has added more fuel to the ongoing online debate. A Star-Studded Surprise and Tears of Joy In the recently leaked footage, a heavily pregnant CEO Luminee can be seen completely overwhelmed with emotion. The popular fashion designer broke down in tears of joy as close friends and colleagues pulled off a heartwarming surprise baby shower for her. Among the high-profile guests captured comforting the emotional mother-to-be were prominent Nollywood actresses Mercy Aigbe and Eniola Ajao. Another segment of the video ...
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NIGERIA’S PETROL PRICE 55% BELOW WEST AFRICAN AVERAGE – DANGOTE. (PHOTO).

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 Nigeria’s petrol price 55% below West African average – Dangote The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that most Nigerians are unaware that they currently pay 55 per cent of what other West African countries pay for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). Dangote also said his refinery had aided the reduction of fuel prices by selling petrol between N815 and N820 per litre. The billionaire businessman stated this during a high-level visit to the 650,000 barrels-per-day facility by the President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission, Dr Omar Touray, and his team, according to a statement by the Dangote Group on Sunday. Noting that Africa will benefit greatly by encouraging trade among its countries, Dangote stressed how the refinery has helped Nigeria to bring down the cost of refined products and production costs across many sectors of the economy. “Last year, when we began diesel production, we were able to reduce the price from N1,700 to N1,...
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TERRORISTS EYEING NIGERIA, WEST AFRICAN COASTLINE – US. (PHOTO).

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 Terrorists eyeing Nigeria, W’African coastline – US The Commander of United States Africa Command, Gen Michael Langley, has raised the alarm over growing efforts by extremist groups and terrorists in the Sahel to gain access to West Africa’s coastline. Describing recent attacks in Nigeria, the wider Sahel, and the Lake Chad Basin as deeply troubling, Langley warned that terrorist access to the coast would significantly boost their capacity for smuggling and arms trafficking. The Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is widely regarded as the epicentre of terrorist activity, with insurgent networks linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda particularly entrenched in Burkina Faso. According to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the Sahel accounted for 19 per cent of all terrorist attacks worldwide and 51 per cent of global terrorism-related deaths in 2024, up from 48 per cent in 2023. Five of the 10 countries most affected by terrorism ...
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2027: PRESIDENCY, APC MOUNT PRESSURE ON PDP GOVERNORS TO DECAMP. (PHOTO).

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 2027: Presidency, APC mount pressure on PDP governors to decamp The Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified pressure on governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to defect. Multiple sources informed Daily Sun that some of the opposition governors are in a fix due to the crisis in the PDP which many of them fear would jeopardise their chances of getting a successful second term.  The pressure to defect comes as the PDP continues to grapple with the crises that have had legal consequences for it in the past. Sources further disclose that PDP governors are concerned about the precedent set in Plateau State, where courts sacked PDP state assembly lawmakers and some National Assembly members due to unresolved internal party crises at the national level. The fear is that if the crisis persists, any candidate nominated by the PDP, including governors seeking re-election, risks having their election nullified by the courts. Daily Sun learnt that desp...
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NAIRA SHOWS STABILITY AMIDST FRESH $190M INJECTION, RISING INVESTORS’ CONFIDENCE. (PHOTO).

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 Naira shows stability amidst fresh $190m injection, rising investors’ confidence The naira remained stable in the various markets amidst the latest interventions of $190m, with experts concluding that the stability is boosting investors’ confidence, Daily Trust can report. The local currency, despite global and domestic headwinds, has maintained a positive outlook and stability in recent months. The stability and reduced volatility of the local currency follow Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reforms that brought efficiency in the management and operations of the FX market. Aside from a drop in daily fluctuations, the exchange rate has continued to moderate significantly, signaling growing market confidence and increased transparency in FX operations. Despite geopolitical tensions and tariff wars ravaging some economies and their currencies across the world, the naira has continued to maintain measured stability.    Naira’s journey in 2025 After beginning the year on a stro...
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CUSTOMS SELLS SEIZED PETROL AT N10,000/25-LITRE JERRYCAN. (PHOTO).

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 Customs sells seized petrol at N10,000/25-litre jerrycan The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has approved the immediate auction of seized petrol at a subsidised rate of N10,000 per 25-litre jerrycan. The product was seized at the weekend by its task force tagged under Operation Whirlwind, which  impounded petrol worth over N63 million in the Lagos-Ogun axis. At a press briefing held at the Customs Training College in Ikeja, Lagos, at the weekend, the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Hussein Ejibunu, hailed the seizure as a major success in the fight against economic sabotage. “There is no safe haven for smugglers or economic saboteurs. We will continue to disrupt their activities and reduce them to the barest minimum,” he declared. According to ACG Ejibunu, operatives intercepted 1,577 jerrycans of 25 litres each, totalling 39,425 litres of PMS, along with eight vehicles used for transp...
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SAUDI ARABIA TO TRANSLATE ARAFAH SERMON IN HAUSA, YORUBA, FULANI, 34 LANGUAGES. (PHOTO).

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 Saudi Arabia to translate Arafah sermon in Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani, 34 languages Authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast live in Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani and 34 other languages. This will allow pilgrims and listeners worldwide to follow the sermon in their native language, according a message by the authorities. “The Hajj Khutbah 1446 will be translated into 34 languages on Thursday, 9 Dhul Hijjah 1446,” the post reads. “The languages include Arabic, Urdu, English, French, Indonesian, Persian (Farsi), Hausa, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Bengali, Turkish, Malay (Bahasa Melayu), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Filipino (Tagalog), Amharic (Ethiopia), Bosnian, Hindi, Dutch, Thai, Malayalam, Swahili, Pashto, Tamil, Azerbaijani, Swedish, Uzbek, Albanian, Fulani (Fula), Somali, Rohingya, and Yoruba.” The broadcast aims to convey Islam’s message of tolerance to a global audience in native languages, fostering better communic...
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NIGERIA AFFECTED AS SAUDI ARABIA SUSPENDS BLOCKWORK VISA. (PHOTO).

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 Nigeria affected as Saudi Arabia suspends blockwork visa In a sweeping policy shift geared towards managing inbound labour during peak pilgrimage periods, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended issuance of the blockwork visa quota to Nigerians and nationals from six other African countries. Other affected include Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Morocco. The suspension, which affected 14 countries in all, impacted other nations such as Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Blockwork visa are quota-based permits that allow Saudi employers to hire a predetermined number of foreign workers. Once approved, the quota allows businesses to apply for work visas for specific candidates. The decision announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, affects new and pending temporary work visa applications. The measure formed part of broader efforts by the Kingdom to tighten regulatory oversight across immigration and employment, and w...
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