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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price by ₦100 to ₦1,075 per Litre Amid Falling Global Oil Prices

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reduced petrol price by ₦100, bringing the ex-gantry rate down to ₦1,075 per litre, with coastal supply priced at ₦1,050...
News

Court Adjourns Trial of Former AGF Abubakar Malami to April 15

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of former AGF Abubakar Malami and his son until April 15–16, 2026. The DSS is prosecuting them on five counts, including alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. The court granted ₦200...
News

Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Rivers West Senator Ipalibo Banigo has defected from the PDP to the...
News

Controversy as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is Omitted from Nigeria’s Delegation to UN Women Conference

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was omitted from Nigeria’s Senate delegation to the 2026...
News

UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.
Business

Dangote Refinery Puts Nigeria First as Oil Hits $100

Dangote Refinery pledged Monday to put Nigeria's domestic fuel market first as the Middle East war pushed crude oil above $100 a barrel.
News

Controversy as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is Omitted from Nigeria’s Delegation to UN Women Conference

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was omitted from Nigeria’s Senate delegation to the 2026...
News

NSDC, BOI Launch N10bn Nigeria Sugar Fund

NSDC and Bank of Industry launched a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund to back viable greenfield sugar projects nationwide.

NEWS

News

UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.
News

Court Adjourns Trial of Former AGF Abubakar Malami to April 15

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of former AGF...
News

Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Rivers West Senator Ipalibo Banigo has defected from the PDP to the...
News

Controversy as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is Omitted from Nigeria’s Delegation to UN Women Conference

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was omitted from Nigeria’s Senate delegation to the 2026...
News

NSDC, BOI Launch N10bn Nigeria Sugar Fund

NSDC and Bank of Industry launched a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund to back viable greenfield sugar projects nationwide.

POLITICS

News

Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Rivers West Senator Ipalibo Banigo has defected from the PDP to the...
News

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis

KEY POINTS Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the PDP to the APC...
Politics

Rivers Assembly Rejects Four Fubara Commissioner Nominees

Rivers Assembly rejected four of Governor Fubara's nine commissioner nominees Monday after a screening session that lasted over two hours.
Politics

Cross River Sports Forms 2027 Support Group for Tinubu, Otu

Cross River State's Sports Commission has set up a grassroots political support group, tasking its members and 18 LGA coordinators with rallying votes for President Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.
Politics

Diaspora Group Warns Over Alleged Threats to Peter Obi

COPDEM diaspora Peter Obi warning highlights alleged security threats and urges investigation to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic stability.
Politics

South-South Leaders Back Amaechi for 2027 Presidency

KEY POINTS South-South political leaders say they unanimously support Rotimi Amaechi if he runs...
Politics

Tinubu Urges National Assembly to Begin State Police Amendment

Tinubu urges National Assembly to advance State Police amendment, linking constitutional reform to efforts to combat terrorism and banditry.
Politics

Obi, Odigie-Oyegun Escape Gunmen in Benin City

Obi, Odigie-Oyegun escape gunmen in Benin City after attackers disrupted an ADC meeting and opened fire near the former governor’s residence.
Politics

ADC Condemns Alleged Assassination Attempt on Obi in Benin

ADC condemnation of alleged assassination attempt on Obi in Benin follows gunfire at a political meeting and fresh tensions in Edo State politics.
Politics

APC Wins Five of Six FCT Councils, PDP Takes Gwagwalada

APC secures five FCT Area Councils in weekend polls as PDP wins Gwagwalada, highlighting competitive local politics in Nigeria’s capital.
Politics

APC Demands Adeleke Resignation Over N13.7 Billion Fraud

APC calls for Ademola Adeleke’s resignation over alleged N13.7 billion payroll fraud as Osun government rejects audit findings and denies wrongdoing.
Politics

Nigeria to Establish Armed Forces College of Medicine

Nigeria plans Armed Forces College of Medicine within NDA framework to boost military medical readiness and tackle national doctor shortages.
News

PDP Candidate Dantani Withdraws from AMAC Race

KEY POINTS PDP’s AMAC candidate Zadna Dantani withdrew from the race and endorsed APC...
News

Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21...

BUSINESS

Business

Dangote Refinery Puts Nigeria First as Oil Hits $100

Dangote Refinery pledged Monday to put Nigeria's domestic fuel market first as the Middle East war pushed crude oil above $100 a barrel.
Business

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price by ₦100 to ₦1,075 per Litre Amid Falling Global Oil Prices

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reduced petrol price by ₦100, bringing the ex-gantry rate down...
Business

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Ex-Depot Price to N1,175

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery increased its petrol ex-depot price to N1,175 per litre and...
Business

Nigeria Earns $21.87 Billion From EU Trade but Sells Mostly Oil

Nigeria traded $21.87 billion with the EU in 2024, but non-oil goods accounted for just 10 percent of that figure.
Business

Moni Pulo Marks 12 Years, CEO Eyes Gas Growth in Niger Delta

Nigerian indigenous oil producer Moni Pulo marked 12 years of corporate worship services as its CEO announced gas development plans and called it a season of increase.

SOCIETY

Society

Nigeria’s Economic Crisis Is Pulling Children Out of School and Into Child Labour

Nigeria's worsening economy is forcing parents to pull children from private schools, with some children as young as seven now working to support their families.
Society

Empty Stomachs Are Becoming Nigeria’s Biggest Threat

Hunger is now Nigeria’s hidden security crisis, hurting families, raising crime, and weakening trust in government across the country.
Society

Citizens Push Back As Nigerians Say Corruption And Insecurity Are Crushing Daily Life

Nigerians voice anger over insecurity, failing services, and corruption, saying official claims no longer match reality or improve daily life.
News

Bauchi Police Confirm Death in Farmer-Herder Clash

Police confirmed one death and five arrests after a violent farmer-herder clash in Bauchi, prompting tighter security and a deeper investigation
News

Kaduna Widows Receive Free Homes from Adashe Initiative

Kaduna widows and orphans receive 100 free homes through the Adashe housing project, combining shelter, training, and empowerment for long-term self-reliance

CULTURE

Culture

Exhibit Mosho Lights Up Ogbomoso with Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Art Exhibition

Exhibit Mosho gathered 24 artists in Ogbomoso on Valentine’s Day, celebrating love, bravery and the city’s growing creative spirit.
Culture

Kunle Afolayan Seals Landmark Benin Partnership to Launch Pan-West African Mythology TV Epic

KEY POINTS Kunle Afolayan has partnered with the Benin Republic government to produce a...
Culture

Igbo Women Warn Language Faces Extinction Without Action

Igbo Women Assembly raises concern over Igbo language extinction risk and plans Mother Tongue Day 2026 in Awka to promote preservation efforts.
Culture

NIGERIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH REJECTS OPENLY GAY ARCHBISHOP

The Nigerian Anglican Church rejects the election of an openly gay Archbishop, deepening the divide within the global Anglican Communion.
Culture

5 Cultural Practices Still Relevant in 21st Century Nigeria

Explore five Nigerian cultural practices that still influence society and reflect the nation’s enduring identity in modern times

SPORTS

Sports

Ugo Ugochukwu Claims Maiden Formula 3 Victory in Melbourne

KEY POINTS Ugo Ugochukwu won his first FIA Formula 3 race in Melbourne after recovering from an early drop to third place. The Campos...
Sports

Court Delays Anthony Joshua Driver’s Case

KEY POINTS Court adjourned the driver’s trial to March 17 so prosecutors can prepare. ...
Sports

East Africans Dominate Again as Kenya and Ethiopia Sweep 2026 Lagos City Marathon Titles

KEY POINTS Kenyan and Ethiopian runners once again dominated, with Ezra Kipchumba Kerin and...
Sports

Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Late Friends With Emotional Tattoos After Fatal Crash

KEY POINTS Anthony Joshua lost his trainer and strength coach in a fatal crash during a visit to Nigeria. He honoured them with a tattoo reading “Latz Sina” and shared an emotional tribute online. The driver involved faces multiple charges while investigations into the...
Sports

Regragui Calls Senegal Walk-Off Shameful After AFCON Final Penalty Chaos

Morocco coach Walid Regragui blasts Senegal’s walk-off after a late penalty drama marred the AFCON final showdown.

All STORIES

News

UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.
Business

Dangote Refinery Puts Nigeria First as Oil Hits $100

Dangote Refinery pledged Monday to put Nigeria's domestic fuel market first as the Middle East war pushed crude oil above $100 a barrel.
News

Nigeria Suspends $300 Helicopter Fee for Oil Firms

Nigeria suspended its $300 helicopter landing fee on oil and gas operators for two months after industry stakeholders raised disruption concerns.
Business

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price by ₦100 to ₦1,075 per Litre Amid Falling Global Oil Prices

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reduced petrol price by ₦100, bringing the ex-gantry rate down...
News

Court Adjourns Trial of Former AGF Abubakar Malami to April 15

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of former AGF...
News

Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Rivers West Senator Ipalibo Banigo has defected from the PDP to the...
News

Controversy as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is Omitted from Nigeria’s Delegation to UN Women Conference

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was omitted from Nigeria’s Senate delegation to the 2026...
News

NSDC, BOI Launch N10bn Nigeria Sugar Fund

NSDC and Bank of Industry launched a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund to back viable greenfield sugar projects nationwide.
News

Tinubu Orders 100,000 CNG Kits to Fight Fuel Crisis

President Tinubu ordered 100,000 CNG conversion kits deployed nationwide as the Middle East war pushes petrol prices higher across Nigeria.
News

Ghana Arrests 93 Nigerians in Cybercrime, Human Trafficking Crackdown, Rescues 73 Victims

Ghana arrests 93 Nigerians in Accra cybercrime crackdown, rescues 73 trafficking victims and seizes laptops, phones, fake dollars.
News

Drug-Influenced Driving Fuels Rise in Lagos Road Crashes, Authorities Launch Safety Measures

Substance abuse among commercial drivers fuels rising road crashes in Lagos, prompting safety interventions and renewed enforcement by authorities.
News

Money and Political Might Will Decide 2027 Presidential Election, Afenifere Research Director Says

Afenifere research director says money and political power may determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
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