The wind of festivity is blowing closer and closer. Ndị Anambra, the festive fire is already blazing after that epic GenZ City Block takeover, but now Ọnwa Dezemba is shifting gears into something deeper, something that hits straight at the heart. Today, December 20, at 4 pm at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the Christmas Carol/Cankata will come alive. It will be a beautiful evening where voices rise together, lights twinkle, and the true spirit of Christmas wraps around us like a warm Ankara blanket on a cool harmattan night. According to Christian Aburime, the chief press secretary to the…
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…Lower Prices and Reduced Minimum Purchase Volume Drive Surge in Demand Dangote Refinery has emerged as the hub of fuel distribution in Nigeria, following bold strategic adjustments aimed at making energy more affordable and accessible. The refinery recently announced a significant reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦699 per litre, alongside a drastic cut in the minimum purchase requirement from 2 million litres to 250,000 litres. These measures underscore Dangote Refinery’s commitment to stabilising supply, fostering inclusivity, and supporting national economic growth. To further reassure marketers, the refinery has introduced a 10-day bank guarantee system, ensuring uninterrupted supply and…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele is a prominent Nigerian prophet who is known for his frequent prophecies that cut across several sectors. Beyond releasing these prophecies, Primate Ayodele also has a record of being the only prophet who has nothing less than 15,000 prophecies fulfilled throughout his ministry so far. In a year, asides the prophecies he releases weekly, he normally unveils his prophecies for a new year, which always get to the newsstands in December of the ending year, and releases his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations, which simply talks about…
JMG Limited, a leading electro-mechanical company, alongside its subsidiary, Jamara Home, a prominent wholesale and retail hub for electronics and home appliances, brought joy, comfort, and renewed hope to children living with cancer this yuletide through a partnership with The Dorcas Cancer Foundation. The companies sponsored the Foundation’s annual Christmas celebration themed “Basket of Love,” a heartwarming event that saw children presented with thoughtful gifts and treated to a festive experience designed to lift spirits and spread cheer. As part of their support, JMG and Jamara Home donated Chemo Kit boxes and made cash contributions to further the Foundation’s mission of…
…Commends Dangote for its affordable petrol products …As free delivery commences in January 2026 The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on all its members nationwide to patronise the Dangote Refinery in their purchase of PMS products, noting that the refinery already offers the best affordable price for all marketers, even as free delivery commences in January 2026. The association also expressed delight over a recent agreement by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to begin the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – also known as petroleum – products directly to registered IPMAN members, in a statement signed…
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership on Rite-On-The-Beach with POP Beach Club, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, community development, youth empowerment, and educational sustainability. The “Rite-on-the-Beach” initiative is a points-based, community-driven plastic recovery and environmental responsibility program designed to tackle plastic pollution while delivering tangible social value to underserved coastal communities in Lagos State. The renewed partnership builds on the success of previous program engagements, which have combined periodic beach clean-up exercises, environmental education, advocacy, and community collaboration to address plastic waste and promote responsible waste management practices across Lagos communities. Speaking on…
Following the 2-day pre-pitch for the grand finale, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Top 20 finalists for Hackaholics 6.0. The 2-day pre-pitch took place on December 16 and 17, 2025. The Top 20 finalists for Hackaholics 6.0 include Top 10 for the Hackathon stream and Top 10 for the Ideathon Stream. The Hackathon finalists are Rapid DEV, Secure IT, Neurafeed, Trust Lock Babcock, Pulse Track, IlluminiTrust, Trust Lock FUTA, Fix Fraud AI, KASH Flow and VOC AI. The Ideathon finalists are PLOY, Fertitude, VarsityScape, Mama ALERT, StockMed,…
Cowell Simon Cowell’s new boy band December 10 have been threatened with legal action over their band name. The new group – comprising Hendrik Christoffersen, Cruz Lee-Ojo, John Fadare, Nicolas Alves, Josh Olliver, Danny Bretherton and Sean Hayden – were put together as part of the media mogul’s new Netflix special The Next Act a week ago. However, their name has already ruffled feathers with the Scottish metal band December Tenth’s social media being inundated with messages confusing the two bands. The singer of December Tenth wrote on social media: “It came to light over the last few days that…
Peller Lagos-based TikTok star and livestreamer Hamzat Habeeb, otherwise known as Peller, has been hospitalised after intentionally crashing his car during a live broadcast on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident unfolded on Sunday during a viral livestream he titled “RIP Peller.” Peller, who was alone in his newly purchased Mercedes-Benz, showed signs of distress while also speaking emotionally on a phone call, reportedly with his girlfriend, Jarvis, amid speculations of a breakup. During the livestream, Peller said, “I will use this car and have an accident right now,” followed by, “I’m scared. I’m scared.” In another…
Tonto Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has shared a public testimony of what she described as her deliverance from smoking, alcohol addiction, masturbation and prolonged anger issues during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church. In a video shared by DCLImagery on YouTube on Sunday, Dikeh gave the testimony during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations service, led by the church’s founder, Pastor Jerry Eze. Speaking before the congregation, the actress said she began smoking at the age of 13 and struggled for years with alcohol and masturbation, attributing her transformation to divine intervention. “I smoked since…