Dangote Refinery Says It Is Absorbing Fuel Cost Pressures
A senior official of the Dangote Group has said the company’s petroleum refinery is currently absorbing part of the rising cost of petrol and diesel sold in Nigeria, following a surge in global crude oil prices. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the refinery’s ex-depot petrol price of about N1,200 per litre […]
PRP Denies Internal Crisis, Warns Against Infiltration Claims
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has dismissed reports of internal division, insisting that the party remains united and is focused on strengthening its political presence ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, rejected claims of a faction allegedly operating under the […]
Akwa Ibom Sets Date for First International Flight from Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that the first international flight from the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo will depart for Accra, Ghana, on May 2, 2026, marking the airport’s official entry into international operations. Governor Umo Eno disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday, following presidential approval for the upgrade of […]
Dalić Confident Modrić Will Recover for World Cup
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalić has expressed optimism that captain Luka Modrić will recover in time to lead the national team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite undergoing surgery for a serious facial injury. Modrić sustained a broken cheekbone following a head collision during a match between AC Milan and Juventus that ended goalless. […]
Dele Momodu Defends Atiku, Urges Political Civility
Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the growing “bullying” of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, while also reflecting on his past political partnership with Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. In a post on X on Monday, Momodu expressed concern that Atiku, who picked Obi as his running mate in the 2019 […]
Police Foil Thuggery Attack, Arrest Six in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has foiled an attempted attack on shops in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of Kano State following a violent clash involving suspected rival thugs, locally known as ‘Yan Daba. Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said officers responded swiftly after a distress call at about 1:20 p.m. on Monday, reporting that groups […]
Amnesty Condemns Boko Haram Attack in Adamawa
Amnesty International has condemned the killing of at least 29 people in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants on Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left several residents dead while others were reported missing as villagers fled the area in panic. In a statement […]
APC Rift Deepens in Nasarawa Over 2027 Endorsement
Fresh divisions have emerged within the Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s endorsement of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship race. The endorsement, initially seen as a routine political move, has instead triggered dissent among key stakeholders, exposing cracks within the ruling […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES AMBASSADORS TO PROMOTE INVESTMENT AND IMPROVE NIGERIA’S IMAGE
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to improve the country’s global image, attract foreign investments and strengthen strategic partnerships. Speaking at the opening of an induction course for the envoys in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, said the appointments reflect confidence […]
Sowore, Malami Clash at Abuja Court
Activist Omoyele Sowore on Monday confronted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, at the Federal High Court in Abuja in an exchange that has drawn widespread attention. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed Sowore addressing Malami over his ongoing legal troubles, drawing comparisons to his role during the administration of former President […]
