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Dangote refinery cuts off petrol sales to fuel importers over “blending” of Euro-5 product with imported grades

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its Euro-5 product with lower-quality imported grades.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina match tonight against Benin after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, ending a 21-year international career.

Bakare Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership in Scathing Easter Address

Pastor Tunde Bakare criticizes President Tinubu’s leadership, urging a change in approach and highlighting economic struggles under his rule.

NLC Plans Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike

NLC engages in extensive national protests because of the 50% rise in telecom tariffs.

NANS to FG: Address Hunger or Face More Tragic Stampedes

Fatal stampedes rise, NANS warned FG to act on hunger crisis.

Mixed Reactions Follow President Tinubu’s Protest Broadcast

Reactions are mixed to President Tinubu’s address to protesters in Nigeria.

Kano Governor Declares 24-Hour Curfew

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf declares a 24-hour curfew following violent protests against economic hardship, urging unity and compliance for safety.

 Abuja Protests: Defiant Crowds Overrun Government Complex

Thousands of determined protesters have overrun Abuja's Federal Secretariat Complex, defying security forces as they rally against economic hardships and rising tensions.

Looming Strike Threatens to Deepen Economic Hardship

Nigerian rights group CERON warns the government of a looming labor strike that could worsen the nation's economic hardship. The group urges renewed negotiations between the government and labor unions to reach a compromise on a new minimum wage. With Nigerians already struggling, a strike would further erode purchasing power and potentially lead to social unrest.

GYSAPEO Pushes for Agricultural Investment, Targets 10 Million Youths

GYSAPEO advocates for increased agricultural investment by the Nigerian government to counteract food price hikes, aiming to support 10 million youths.

Biafra Group Threatens to Stop Hunger Protests in Southeast Nigeria

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to anyone planning...

Nigeria Customs Seizes 15 Trucks in Sokoto Amid Crackdown on Food Smuggling

Nigeria steps up action against food smuggling with truck seizures in Sokoto, as government efforts to stabilize prices intensify nationwide.

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Dangote refinery cuts off petrol sales to fuel importers over “blending” of Euro-5 product with imported grades

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its Euro-5 product with lower-quality imported grades.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina match tonight against Benin after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, ending a 21-year international career.

Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.