Year: 2025
‘How Do You Make Profit?’: Man Questions Item7go Over Its ₦3,000 Meal Deal
A question recently posted online has perfectly captured the blend of admiration and disbelief surrounding one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing food chains: “Item7go, tell me how a plate of rice and a big chicken is ₦3,000. How do you people make your profit?” This simple query from a customer highlights the central puzzle of Item7go’s success—its…
John Obi Mikel Urges Empathy for Liverpool, Links Salah’s Form to Jota Tragedy
Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has offered a heartfelt perspective on Liverpool’s recent struggles, urging critics to show understanding and linking the team’s dip in form directly to the emotional aftermath of Diogo Jota’s tragic death. Speaking on his popular podcast, “The Obi One Podcast,” Mikel directly addressed the recent criticism aimed…
Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel; Pump Prices Set to Rise
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate implementation of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel, a move aimed at protecting Nigeria’s burgeoning local refining industry but is expected to lead to an increase in fuel pump prices across the country. The directive was conveyed in a letter dated October 21,…
Economists Urge CBN to Introduce N10,000, N20,000 Notes as Naira Value Plummets
A new economic report is urging the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to introduce higher-value currency notes, such as N10,000 and N20,000 bills, to combat the severe decline in the naira’s purchasing power and restore its portability. The review, conducted by Quartus Economics and titled “Is Africa’s Eagle Stuck or Soaring Back to Life?”, warns…
Meet Neo: The Humanoid Robot That Wants to Do Your Chores
The era of the household robot butler, long a staple of science fiction, has moved a significant step closer to reality. Norwegian-American AI and robotics company 1X has officially launched pre-orders for Neo, a bipedal humanoid robot designed to automate everyday chores and act as a personalized assistant in the home. In what 1X CEO…
Tinubu Reverses Controversial Pardons for Drug Traffickers, Kidnappers After Public Outcry
President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the presidential pardon previously granted to 175 convicts, including individuals convicted of drug trafficking, kidnapping, and fraud, following a wave of public and institutional outrage. The reversal comes just three weeks after the initial clemency list, which included high-profile convicts, was made public. In a statement released Wednesday by the…
DSS Arrests Social Media User in Port Harcourt for Allegedly Inciting Military Coup
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, for allegedly using his social media account to call for a military overthrow of the Nigerian government. The suspect, operating on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with the handle “@TheAgroman,” reportedly made a series of…
Is Manchester United Back?
An electrifying buzz of hope, tempered by the memory of recent struggles, is making its way around Old Trafford. After years of frustrating inconsistency, a powerful run of form, fueled by stellar individual performances, has reignited the age-old question: Is Manchester United finally back? The team’s recent transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Winning…
EFCC Chair’s “Lazy and Greedy” Comment on Youths Sparks Backlash
A recent statement by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has drawn significant public criticism. Olukoyede attributed the surge in cybercrime to “laziness” and “greed” among Nigerian youths, remarks that have been widely contested on social media. The EFCC chairman made the comments on Monday, October 27, 2025, during…
EFCC Chairman Attributes Surge in Cybercrime to “Laziness and Greed” Among Nigerian Youths
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, recently stated that “laziness” and “greed” among Nigerian youths are the primary drivers behind the escalating rates of cybercrime in the country. The remarks were made on Monday, October 27, 2025, during an orientation and sensitization program for new students at the Air…