Nigeria’s Petrol Prices Lower Than US, Says Lokpobiri
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has defended the federal government’s downstream petroleum deregulation policy, asserting that Nigeria’s average petrol prices remain lower than those in the United States and several African nations. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lokpobiri noted that despite the removal of the petrol subsidy, the domestic pump […]
Ogun State Police Commences Verification Exercise for SPY Personnel
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a documentation and verification exercise for all Supernumerary (SPY) Police personnel operating across the state. Announced by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babasiyi, the screening began on September 23, 2026, and is scheduled to run through October 7, 2026. All organizations utilizing […]
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Shines for Al-Nassr with Two Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. continues to follow in his father’s footsteps, producing a standout performance for Al-Nassr’s U-17 side with a decisive two-goal display in a 2–1 comeback victory over Al-Ahli Jeddah on September 20. The 16-year-old forward showcased his pace, technical ability, and composure under pressure throughout the match. After Al-Ahli took an early lead […]
Bandits Demand N30 Million Ransom for Six Abducted Zamfara Clerics
Bandits have reportedly demanded a N30 million ransom for the release of six Islamic clerics who were abducted in Zamfara State. The clerics were seized after attending a special prayer session organized for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Conflict reporter D English Alhaji disclosed the development via a social media post […]
NLC and Civil Servants Demand N500k Minimum Wage, N500 Fuel Price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and civil servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have demanded a new national minimum wage of N500,000 and a reduction in the petrol pump price to N500 per litre. In a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu, JNPSNC National Secretary Olowoyo Gbenga warned that the soaring […]
CBN Slashes Benchmark Interest Rate to 23% Amid Easing Inflation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 23% from 26.5%, marking a significant shift in monetary policy following months of tighter credit conditions. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Tuesday in Abuja at the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 307th meeting. “The Committee decided as follows: […]
DR Congo Understudies Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Local Content Framework
A high-level delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), led by Minister of Hydrocarbons Simplice Stev Onanga, is currently in Nigeria on a study tour to understudy the country’s local content framework and boost indigenous participation in its petroleum sector. Welcoming the delegation in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator […]
Kano Task Force Combines Enforcement and Rehabilitation in Drug Crackdown
Sixty days into his tenure, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado is steering the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking toward a comprehensive strategy that blends security enforcement with public health, intelligence gathering, and community rehabilitation. Inaugurated in July, the task force was established to combat a crisis estimated by the 2018 National […]
Kwara State Polytechnic Expels 42 Students Over Exam Malpractice
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has expelled 42 students following comprehensive investigations into examination malpractice by the institution’s Examination Malpractice Committee. According to a statement issued on Monday by Ibrahim Esin, Principal Assistant Registrar of the Academic Board Matters Division, the affected cohort comprises 31 Higher National Diploma (HND) and 11 National Diploma […]
Dangote: Stopping the Refinery Was Not an Option
The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has stated that backing down on the construction of his mega refinery was never an option, driven by his determination to rescue Nigeria from an annual $10 billion fuel subsidy drain. Speaking in a recent interview with Al Jazeera, Dangote explained that billions were previously lost to […]
