Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that his performance in office justifies his bid for another term as governor ahead of the 2026 election. Speaking on Wednesday while receiving members of the Ansar-u-Deen Society of Nigeria, Osun State Council, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Adeleke said his administration’s achievements across key […]
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Iran has announced it will not take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and triggered a wider regional conflict. Iranian Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, said the country cannot participate in the tournament under the current
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Oil prices could surge dramatically as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with Iran warning that crude may rise sharply after its forces targeted merchant vessels in the Gulf. Iran on Wednesday said the world should prepare for a $200 oil price as the conflict in the region intensifies. Iranian forces reportedly attacked commercial ships
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of petrol and diesel. According to a new pricing template released by the refinery on March 10, 2026, the gantry price of petrol has been reduced by ₦100, dropping from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per litre. The refinery also stated that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for
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Former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has spoken about the criticism he faced from the media while in office, saying some wealthy individuals and influential groups sponsored attacks against him because of the reforms he introduced in the Nigerian Police Force. Egbetokun said his administration moved to address corruption within the system. According to him,
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The United States Embassy has issued a security advisory warning that the US embassy terror threat may target American facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria. In a notice published on its official website on Monday, the embassy urged American citizens living in or visiting Nigeria to take additional precautions when travelling to US diplomatic missions
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has warned that petrol and diesel prices in Nigeria could rise sharply if the ongoing US-Iran war petrol price pressures continue to disrupt the global oil market. The National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, said Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, may climb
Manchester City will face Liverpool in a blockbuster tie after the Man City draw Liverpool outcome was confirmed in the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup. The draw for the next stage of the competition was conducted on Monday ahead of the fifth-round fixture between West Ham United and Brentford at the London Stadium. Former
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,175 per litre, the third increase in petrol prices in a week. The update, shared with marketers and depot operators on Monday, raises the ex-depot price from ₦995 per litre, announced on Friday, by ₦180, an 18.1 per cent rise
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Residents and businesses in the Lekki District will experience a temporary electricity disruption as part of ongoing efforts to improve power infrastructure in the area. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) announced that the Lekki three days power outage will take place between March 13 and March 15, 2026, as engineers carry out network upgrade
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