More trouble for depot owners as Dangote begins petrol, diesel distribution nationwide
…Offer open to Marketers, Petrol Dealers, Manufacturers, Telecoms Firms, Aviation and other large users Dangote Petroleum Refinery is pleased to…
Israel-Iran conflict: Marketers hike petrol prices as crude oil hits $74 per barrel
The ongoing Israeli-Iran conflict has triggered an upward adjustment in petrol prices by 10 marketers as crude oil rose 8.8 per cent to $74 per barrel from $68 per barrel. Crude prices are expected to rise further…
President Tinubu: After The Reggae, Play The Blues
The song was very popular at the time it was released. It brought a lot of excitement into the entertainment scene and no party was complete without it. The popularity went beyond the Gen Z population as the older men and…
Again, IGP Summons Kano Gov’s Spokesperson Over Alleged Role In Ganduje’s Suspension
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has again summoned Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to appear at the Force Headquarters over allegations of…
Tinubu was never an activist — Sowore
The narrative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a prominent activist during Nigeria’s military era has been openly challenged by Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, who asserts that Tinubu’s past actions do not…
Kwara Pilgrims Get $500 Refund After Dollar Swap Fraud In Saudi Arabia
The Kwara State Government says it has replaced the stolen Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) of some of its pilgrims who fell victim to fraudsters in Saudi Arabia. This follows a viral video showing some of the pilgrims…
Church Collapses On Worshippers In Taraba
A church building has collapsed in Taraba State, injuring many worshippers. The church, UMCN church, is located behind Police Divisional office, in Mutum-Biyu town, the headquarters of Gassol Local Government Area of the…
Tinubu orders security chiefs to act in Benue, urges Alia to begin peace talks
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State following fresh attacks in the town of Yelwata that killed at least 45…
Over 100 cattle die mysteriously in River Benue as herdsmen flee to Nasarawa
Over 100 cattle reportedly belonging to suspected armed Fulani herdsmen have died while attempting to cross the River Benue into Nasarawa State. The incident occurred on Saturday, with eyewitnesses saying many of the…
Nigeria Emerges as the 3rd Most Powerful Military in Africa
Nigeria has moved up to become the third most powerful military force on the African continent, according to the latest 2025 Global Firepower Index. The new ranking, published by Business Insider Africa and based on data…
Babangida never apologised for June 12 annulment, says Kola Abiola
Kola Abiola, the first son of the late Moshood Abiola, has stated that former military president Ibrahim Babangida never apologised to the Abiola family over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.…
PDP national chairman Damagum considering defecting to APC – Sources
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Illya Damagum, is reportedly considering a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to pursue the 2027 governorship of Yobe State. Sources say Damagum…
Bandits abduct village head’s wife, son in fresh Kaduna attack
Residents of Doka Avong in Kufana District, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State, have been thrown into panic following a midnight attack by suspected bandits. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday when gunmen…
Nigerian Airforce moves to Fast-Track Purchase of 12 Fighter Helicopters from US
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken major steps toward enhancing its combat capabilities with the fast-tracked acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States. The development was disclosed in a…
Gombe will follow Tinubu to 2027 battlefield blindfolded, says Inuwa Yahaya
Inuwa Yahaya, governor of Gombe, says his state is ready to follow President Bola Tinubu “to the battlefield in blindfolds” — ahead of the 2027 poll. Speaking at the inauguration of an agro-livestock industrial zone…
2027: Two costly mistakes Peter Obi can’t afford to make
There is no doubt that Peter Gregory Obi is the ‘star boy’ of politics in present-day Nigeria. The appellation was formerly given to the immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN). However, with the end of…
Lekki residents back truck call-up system implementation, warn against sabotage
The Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) has called for the full implementation of the electronic call-up (e-call-up) system introduced by the Lagos state government to regulate the movement of…
Gattuso named Italy head coach following Spalletti exit
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially appointed Gennaro Gattuso as the new head coach of the national team. Gattuso, a 2006 World Cup winner and former Azzurri midfielder, replaces Luciano Spalletti, who…
Pope Leo prays for Christian communities facing violence in Benue
The Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has offered prayers for the rural Christian communities affected by the recent killings in Benue State. This was after armed men stormed the town of Yelewata, in the…
Obi recommends national emergency on Benue killings
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings in Benue State, which he said affected women, children, soldiers, and displaced persons. In a statement on Sunday, Obi said the tragedy had…
Bandits surrender arms, free 16 hostages in Katsina
A group of notorious bandit kingpins operating in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State have voluntarily surrendered their weapons and released 16 kidnapped victims as part of a disarmament initiative led by…
Group faults Tinubu’s leadership, warns of looming instability
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has issued a stern rebuke of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of deepening the economic woes of Nigerians and betraying the democratic ideals fought for during…
Shehu Sani urges Nigeria to reciprocate if included in U.S visa ban
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has urged the Federal Government to respond in kind if the United States adds Nigeria to a list of countries hit with a visa ban. This was after an internal…
MultiChoice considers weekly subscription after losing 2.8m subscribers
MultiChoice Group, has mulled a weekly subscription model across its markets, including Nigeria.The decision is aimed at stemming the falling tide in…