Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market. The conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cut in refinery production across the world. This is leading to a global scarcity of […]
The newly inaugurated Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has removed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The development comes six months after Hundeyin assumed the role. Reports indicate that the decision was finalised on Thursday morning, making it one of the early personnel
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Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback after FIFA confirmed the DR Congo World Cup spot, effectively shutting the door on the Super Eagles’ qualification path. The development follows the latest review of the qualifying standings, with the confirmation of the DR Congo World Cup spot placing
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The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the National single window trade platform on March 27, describing the initiative as a major step towards transforming Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the State House in Abuja, which was attended by
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Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday led members of the Pyrates Confraternity in paying their last respects to Emeritus Professor Biodun Jeyifo, former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), who was laid to rest. A video from the burial ceremony showed Soyinka and other members of the confraternity in solemn procession
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A young couple’s marriage has reportedly ended just three months after their wedding over a disagreement about church attendance. According to sources close to the family, the problem started shortly after the wedding when the couple could not agree on where to worship. The husband asked his wife to join his church, saying he believed
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A 43-year-old man, Lateef Suleiman, has allegedly killed his elder brother after accusing him of shooting him in a dream. The incident happened in the Sepeteri area of Oyo State. The spokesperson of the Oyo Police Command, DSP Alayande Olayinka, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, Suleiman was said
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Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, says Nigeria has improved compared to what it was 10 years ago, citing changes in security, governance and the economy. Omokri made the remarks in a video posted on his X platform on Wednesday, where he responded to claims that the country is worse off today than it was a
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The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has intensified mobilisation of its members nationwide for a possible strike next week following the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without a resolution of its grievances, raising fears of an electricity workers strike. The union had, in a January 26, 2026 letter addressed to
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Ghetts has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing the death of a student in a hit-and-run crash in northeast London. The grime star, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, failed to stop after his BMW struck Nepalese national Yubin Tamang, 20, last October. The 41-year-old admitted causing death by dangerous driving. At
