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Feature Finance/FinTech · Oct 22, 2025

Dangote Set to Level Up — Plans to Double Refinery Capacity to 1.4 million Barrels Daily

Dangote No Dey Chill! Just when everyone thought Aliko Dangote was done shaking the table, man said, “Hold my jollof.” Reports now suggest that the billionaire businessman wants to double his refinery’s output to a jaw-dropping 1.4 million barrels per day (mbpd). Yup, you read that right — 1.4 million! The move, if successful, could completely transform Nigeria’s oil industry and give the economy the long-awaited boost.

Feature News · Oct 22, 2025

🇳🇬 Senate Says “Enough Is Enough”: Life Imprisonment Now Awaits Anyone Who Defiles a Minor

The red chamber just passed a resolution approving life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor. This move, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, signals a no-joke approach to protecting children from one of the most heartbreaking crimes in the country. In a country where child abuse stories sadly pop up too often, this new ruling feels like a breath of fresh accountability. It’s not just another political headline — it’s a loud message that says: “Hurt a child, and you’ll lose your freedom. Forever.”

Feature Sport · Oct 22, 2025

Champions League Fixtures: Chelsea and the Big Night Ahead for Europe Tonight

Tonight dey bring heavy vibes for Europe’s biggest club competition. The Champions League for 2025/26 don reach another matchday and the fixtures lineup subtle but dangerous. With the new league-phase format where every game sharp, no team fit carry small swing. Tonight, we go see Chelsea FC hosting Ajax Amsterdam plus other big match-ups. If you dey watch, make you ready for full show.

Feature Education · Oct 22, 2025

From Teen Spirit to State Power: How Joy Ogah Became Nigeria’s Vice President for a Day

Picture this: you wake up on a Monday thinking it’s just another school day, but instead of morning assembly, you’re heading to the Presidential Villa to take over Joy Ogah, a teenage girl made history when she became Nigeria’s Vice President for one day, sitting exactly where Kashim Shettima usually does. This wasn’t some lucky moment or viral prank. It was part of a girl-child empowerment campaign organized by Plan International, giving girls the chance to step into leadership roles and show the world that age and gender should never limit potential.

Feature Sport · Oct 21, 2025

Matthäus Tips Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or Glory: “He Fit Win Am Next Year If Bayern Deliver”

The football world dey buzz again — this time, na about Harry Kane and the Ballon d’Or. Former Germany captain and 1990 Ballon d’Or winner Lothar Matthäus don come out boldly say Kane fit carry the golden prize soon. According to am, the England striker get all the tools — goals, assists, maturity — to make it happen. But as Matthäus talk am, “If Bayern Munich fit go far for Champions League, he might actually win it.” No cap, this Kane story don dey look serious. From Tottenham to Bayern, man don turn goal machine proper — and the world dey notice.

Feature Sport · Oct 21, 2025

Liverpool Transfer: Inside the Latest Deals, Rumours, and Contract Talks

Liverpool’s transfer scene was busy like Oshodi market. The club no dey sleep — new signings, contract renewals, and even small transfer drama don full the headlines. Under the new management setup, the Reds dey try rebuild the squad to stay competitive both for Premier League and Europe. The fans dey expect plenty movement, especially with some key players nearing the end of their contracts and others linked with possible exits.

Feature Sport · Oct 21, 2025

Champions League Fixtures: Heavy Clashes Ahead, Drama Loading!

This season’s UEFA Champions League no be regular oh. The new league-phase format don scatter the usual group setup — now 36 clubs dey face different opponents for one big table. Meaning every game dey matter like final! From Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid to Real Madrid vs Juventus, October fixtures dey loaded like playlist wey no get skip button. The energy high, and fans across the world (especially Naija ball lovers) dey ready for serious football tension.

Feature Education · Oct 21, 2025

Leader of Tommorow 1, Nigeria 0

“A 15-year-old math genius qualifies to represent Nigeria on a global stage — but can’t go because, guess what, ‘no funds.’ This isn’t just one boy’s story, it’s Nigeria’s reality check. When brilliance meets bureaucracy, who really loses?”

Feature Sport · Oct 21, 2025

Sean Dyche Takes Over Nottingham Forest — Time To Fix the Chaos!

Nottingham Forest finally get their man! Sean Dyche has officially been announced as the new head coach of the club, signing a deal that runs till 2027. The former Burnley boss replaces Ange Postecoglou, who barely lasted 39 days before getting the boot. The City Ground has seen pure wahala this season — back-to-back sackings, poor form, and confusion up and down. But now, with Dyche stepping in, Forest fans dey hope say the madness go finally calm down.

Feature Finance/FinTech · Oct 21, 2025

ChatGPT Plus Just Got Pricier for Nigerians as OpenAI Adds 7.5% VAT

If you’re one of those Nigerians who rely on ChatGPT for work, school, or business, brace yourself — things just got a bit more expensive. From November 1, 2025, OpenAI will start adding a 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) to all paid ChatGPT subscriptions in Nigeria. The move comes as part of Nigeria’s new digital service tax policy, which requires foreign tech companies to charge VAT on digital services provided to local users. So yes, ChatGPT has officially joined the “taxed tech” crew — right alongside Netflix, Google, and Meta.

Feature Entertainment/Lifestyle · Oct 21, 2025

The street and the streams

Omo, Nigeria no dey dull at all. Between social justice vibes, celeb drama, and rap beefs, our timelines are filled with enough percussion to make a whole gig.

Feature Sport · Oct 20, 2025

Kingsley Ibeh Calls Out Anthony Joshua: “I Go Knock Am Out for Naija!”

E be like say Anthony Joshua don get one loud callout again — this time from fellow Nigerian-born boxer, Kingsley Ibeh. The heavyweight fighter, wey dey currently based for Arizona, talk say he go “definitely knock AJ out” if dem fit arrange a fight between both of them. And guess what? Ibeh wan make the showdown happen right here for Naija. The challenge no just shock fans — it also spark conversation about how long people don dey wait for AJ to come home for one “Naija mega fight.” Ibeh no just wan fight; he wan make history on home soil.