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US-Iran war: Dangote refinery increases petrol price to N1,175/litre

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by 9.3 per cent to...

2028: Court verdict barring me, a distraction — Aiyedatiwa

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has described the Federal High Court verdict barring him from re-contesting the governorship election in 2028 as an unnecessary distraction. Aiyedatiwa emphasized that he has never declared any interest in contesting another governorship election. Speaking during a live interview on...

Egbetokun’s final salute after 36 years of policing *Says leadership is a collective effort

As the former IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, bids farewell to the force after 36 years...

Iran war: Türkiye ‘on side of peace’ — Erdogan

 Ankara’s stance regarding Iran is “clear,” said President Recep Erdogan, adding Türkiye is always...

Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

ABUJA - PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as...

Nigeria aims to boost fertiliser consumption to feed its growing population 

Abuja - In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen food security, the...

World Bank lauds Plateau’s water reforms, urges accelerated implementation

The World Bank has commended Plateau State Government for its remarkable strides in water...

Tinubu: ‘I’m a Die-Hard Democrat’ – Urges Politicians to bow to Rule of Law on Electoral Act

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Wednesday branded himself a "die-hard democrat," urging Nigerian politicians across...

2026 Hajj: NAHCON inaugurates central security committee

Amb. Ismaila Yusuf, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has inaugurated a 17 member Central Security Committee (CSC) for the...

Tinubu’s 100% gratuity approval: A new welfare chapter for civil servants

By Okon Okon, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On March 5, the Federal Executive Council...

Five rescued, three dead as bus plunges into River

No fewer than five persons were rescued alive and three lifeless body recovered by...

YABATECH, Wakanow ink deal to boost industry-academia ties

By Ishola Balogun Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and Wakanow, a leading travel and technology...

Business

US-Iran war: Dangote refinery increases petrol price to N1,175/litre

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit...

Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

ABUJA - PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as...

Nigeria aims to boost fertiliser consumption to feed its growing population 

Abuja - In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen food security, the...

World Bank lauds Plateau’s water reforms, urges accelerated implementation

The World Bank has commended Plateau State Government for its remarkable strides in water...

YABATECH, Wakanow ink deal to boost industry-academia ties

By Ishola Balogun Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and Wakanow, a leading travel and technology...

The ‘orphan pearl’: Inside Kharg, the beating heart of Iran’s oil empire

Known as the ‘Forbidden Island’ due to strict military control, this ancient coral outcrop...

Iran war: We’re monitoring developments to undertake policy adjustments — Edun

Amidst escalating fuel prices in the country, the federal government has said it was...

Nigerians groan as petrol pump price hits N1,350 across country 

The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has surged...

30 banks scale recapitalisation hurdle — CBN 

30 banks have scaled the recapitalisation hurdle, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has...

Middle East tension hits shipping traffic as major carriers suspend transits

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has sharply declined amid escalating regional conflict,...

FAAN, MTN bridge connectivity gap with free airport WiFi

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, Thursday, launched free...

INEC timetable presumes there are no Muslims in Nigeria – MURIC

‎‎Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has rejected the 2027 election...

BVAS, IREV unreliable, Nigeria must adopt full electronic voting — Sowore

Human Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele...

FG orders NAFDAC to halt sachet alcohol ban enforcement citing economic, security risks

ABUJA: The Federal Government has ordered to the National Agency for Food and Drug...

Entertainment

Pheelz takes center stage on Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN int’l

This weekend, Nigerian sonic architect Pheelz will step into the global spotlight as the featured guest on African Voices Changemakers, the flagship magazine programme of CNN International. The 30-minute special, sponsored by telecommunications powerhouse Globacom, premieres Saturday, February 21, 2026.In a searching, unfiltered conversation, host...

Two nollywood production crew members found dead on location

The Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID Yaba, has commenced an investigation into the...

Grammys 2026: Full list of winners

Grammys 2026: Full list of winners Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga on Sunday...

Davido was robbed of 2026 Grammy Awards, Fans react

Fans Of Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have taken to...

Cybercrime Charge: Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie gets N5m bail

Three Days after she was remanded in prison custody over alleged cybercrime, the Federal...

INTERVIEW

FG may face renewed pressure to subsidise petrol prices —Economist

Dr Emmanuel Eche, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba, has said the Federal Government might face renewed pressure to subsidise pump...

INTERVIEW: Why Nigeria is in a mess—–Utomi

Political economist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Pat Utomi, has delivered...

BVAS, IREV unreliable, Nigeria must adopt full electronic voting — Sowore

Human Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele...

‘We’re not in Gaza’: Falana condemns midnight demolitions in Lagos, Abuja

ABUJA: Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, Femi Falana, has faulted the ongoing wave of demolitions in Abuja and Lagos, describing the exercises as unconstitutional, illegal and a gross violation of citizens’ fundamental rights to property. Falana, who spoke during a live...

We’re not worried by gale of defections, Govs don’t determine election outcomes — Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC Spokesman

By Ishola BalogunMalam Bolaji Abdullah, the spokesman of the opposition, African Democratic Party, ADC, in this candid interview with Ishola Balogun, offers a scathing...

Metro

Five rescued, three dead as bus plunges into River

No fewer than five persons were rescued alive and three lifeless body recovered by...

Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

ABUJA - PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as...

2027: Jonathan’s posters flood northern cities, spark speculations

Campaign posters promoting former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election have appeared...

BIZZARE: 62 yr-old father defiles 12 yr-old daughter

Police detectives in ondo state, have arrested a 62 year old, father, Imeje Mathew...

South Africa’s Mbatha’s Global Rise Featured on Glo-Sponsored African Voices 

Award-winning South African film star Nomzamo Mbatha is featured on this week’s edition of the Globacom sponsored African Voices Changemakers, the 30-minute magazine program on Cable News Network International (CNN). The internationally recognized actress shares insights into her career journey, growing global influence, and...

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US-Iran war: Dangote refinery increases petrol price to N1,175/litre

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit...

2028: Court verdict barring me, a distraction — Aiyedatiwa

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has described the Federal High Court verdict barring...

Egbetokun’s final salute after 36 years of policing *Says leadership is a collective effort

As the former IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, bids farewell to the force after 36 years...

Iran war: Türkiye ‘on side of peace’ — Erdogan

 Ankara’s stance regarding Iran is “clear,” said President Recep Erdogan, adding Türkiye is always...

2026 Hajj: NAHCON inaugurates central security committee

Amb. Ismaila Yusuf, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has...

Tinubu’s 100% gratuity approval: A new welfare chapter for civil servants

By Okon Okon, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On March 5, the Federal Executive Council...