Obasanjo alleges return of fuel subsidy amid rising inflation

In a surprising turn of events, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that the fuel subsidy, removed by the Federal Government in 2023, has been reintroduced due to rampant inflation. This comes after President Bola Tinubu's firm declaration during his May 29, 2023, inaugural address that the subsidy was abolished. The removal of the subsidy had led to a steep increase in petrol prices, which skyrocketed from around ₦200 to over ₦600 per litre. [Read More]

Peaky Blinders Creator Steven Knights Digbeth Loc. Studios Begins Construction

Construction has begun on Birmingham’s Digbeth Loc. Studios, the brainchild of British screenwriter, director and producer, Steven Knight (“Peaky Blinders“). Knight’s vision, alongside business partner, TIME+SPACE CEO Piers Read, is to create a long-term cultural legacy for his home city by welcoming blue-chip brands to the studio. [Read More]

Shehu Sani Reacts After Defeating El-Rufai In Court

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted after a court dismissed the defamation suit against him by the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. The suit which was filed in 2018, was dismissed on Thursday by Justice H.A.L Balogun of the Kaduna State High Court. As earlier reported by Naija News, the former Governor had sought N2 billion in damages over comments credited to the former lawmaker which he said are totally false and injurious to his person in the eyes of the public. [Read More]

Target Employee Exposes Clever Way They Know When Someones Stealing at Self-Checkout

A Target Employee's now viral TikTok shows off a "secret" room that sports two-way mirrors which are presumably used to spy on customers, but are they? Source: TikTok | @santi._sYou should always assume that while you're shopping at a major retailer that you're being watched. Heck, even local businesses have security cameras installed in their establishments, which has helped them catch thieves. But major retailers spend a lot of money on loss prevention every single year. [Read More]

These Budget-Friendly Perfumes From Zara Smell Like Designer Scents

Zara’s budget-friendly perfumes have had shoppers raving about their striking resemblance to designer scents and their impressive all-day staying power. Earlier this year, TikTok sparked a trend in fragrance dupes, and Zara has emerged as a leading contender with impressive alternatives to high-end perfumes. Smelling good is important but quite expensive. However, the right perfumes leave a lasting impression and improve your confidence. These five Zara dupes smell just like high-end designer perfumes. [Read More]

Voter Perceptions and the 2024 Election

Sign up to get the latest data and analysis on how business, politics and economics intersect around the world. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the No. 2 contender for the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination, has beaten the drum of anti-wokeness. He has criticized major companies, the media, educational institutions and Democrats for efforts he calls “woke.” Supporters of such efforts, meanwhile, say they’re aimed at promoting social equality and acceptance in the United States. [Read More]

Who Is Flavia Laos Dating After Too Hot To Handle?

'Too Hot to Handle's Flavia Says She Is "Not Going To Date a Singer Ever Again" After Joao BreakupFlavia Laos first appeared in Season 4 of 'Too Hot to Handle.' By Chrissy BobicUpdated Aug. 2 2024, 12:02 p.m. ET Source: Instagram/flavialaosuWhen Flavia Laos first appeared in the Netflix dating show Too Hot to Handle in Season 4, it was as a surprise addition to the group. She arrived ready to shake things up and she did for a little while. [Read More]

Who Is Mneskin's Victoria De Angelis Dating?

Who is Victoria De Angelis dating? Here's what we know about the personal life of the Måneskin band member. There are few bands making waves in the world of rock and roll today in the way that Måneskin is. The group just released their hotly-anticipated new album "Rush!" and fans worldwide are excited to dive into a whole new trove of Måneskin music. Naturally, the release of "Rush!" has also drawn in some new fans who are curious to learn a bit more about the band outside of recording studios and live performances. [Read More]

15 Clever School Inventions That Deserve a Nobel Prize

School is our second home, and people who work there try their best to make it cool and interesting. And sometimes these ideas and inventions are so cool that school becomes a special place that encourages creativity, makes students’ lives way easier, and makes the learning process fun. And we bet that these students love their schools so much, they want to stay there forever. Here at Bright Side we’ve collected pictures of awesome school inventions that totally make school a place you always want to come back to. [Read More]

15 types of pastors you will find in Nigeria

There are thousands of churches in Nigeria and their pastors all differ in character, dressing and what they preach about. While some Nigerian pastors are concerned about leading sinners to Christ, others are more interested in making money. Nigerians are a very religious set of people and a good number of them ‘worship’ their pastors. If their pastor asks them to eat grass for healing, they would willingly do so. [Read More]