Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, has arraigned four suspects : Adetunji Mathew, Victor Damilare Olaomo, Douglas Agorom Ikwugwu and Arowolo Adeniyi Abiodun, before different judges at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged fraud and theft. Mathew and Olaomo were arraigned before...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
Africa’s wealthiest entrepreneurs have once again been spotlighted as Forbes releases its 2026 Africa Billionaires ranking, with Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, and Abdulsamad Rabiu leading the pack. Topping the list, Aliko Dangote retained his title as Africa’s richest man, with an estimated net worth of $28.5...
Dangote Refinery increases petrol price to ₦1,175/litre, diesel to ₦1,620 as global oil prices surge
Dangote Refinery increases petrol price to ₦1,175/litre, diesel to ₦1,620 as global oil prices surge
Nigeria’s largest refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦1,175 per litre, while the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), or diesel, has been raised to ₦1,620 per litre. The new pricing, which applies to fuel...
Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday screened nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, confirming five and rejecting four after several hours of questioning and debate in Port Harcourt. Lawmakers called the nominees one after another to defend their qualifications and respond to concerns raised by members...
Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld an earlier ruling that barred the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its November 15–16 national convention in Ibadan without allowing former Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, to contest for the party’s chairmanship. In a unanimous decision, a three-member...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslims to use the last ten days of the Holy month of Ramadan to intensify prayers, especially during the night prayers (Tahajjud), for an end to the protracted insecurity tormenting the state. The governor, who is currently in Saudi...
Popular Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye (Mr P) has stirred reactions online after saying he has already done his part in speaking up about Nigeria’s issues and now wants to focus on his personal life. In a post on his verified X handle on Monday, the singer reflected on his...
Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion came under fire Sunday afternoon, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Police say around 10 rounds were fired from a vehicle parked across the street, and one bullet even pierced the exterior wall of the property. A 30-year-old woman was arrested shortly after the shooting....
Real Madrid midfielder, Alvaro Carreras is confirmed doubtful for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Manchester City after suffering a muscle injury in his right calf, the club confirmed. Fabrizio Romano also verified the news on X. This latest setback adds to an already long list of injuries at Madrid,...
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), in collaboration with Tetra Tech and SPRiNG, undertook a strategic advocacy visit to Benue State to promote the National Conflict Early Warning and Early Response System (NCEWERS) project, funded by the UK FCDO through SPRiNG. The visit aimed to strengthen partnerships with...
Xavi Hernandez said Joan Laporta blocked Messi’s return to Barcelona because he was worried about a power struggle, ESPN has reported. In an interview with La Vanguardia, Xavi said Messi’s return to Barca in 2023 looked set, right after his World Cup win with Argentina. LaLiga had even cleared...
Liverpool will be without goalkeeper Alisson Becker for their trip to face Galatasaray after he picked up a knock in training. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Alisson did not travel with the squad because of the issue. “Alisson has not travelled with Liverpool squad for the game vs...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended the management of Delta State University, Abraka, for its student-friendly directive allowing students with verified or disbursed status under the NELFUND scheme to participate in their first semester 2025/2026 examinations. In statement by the Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Monday...
Iran’s powerful clerical establishment has appointed Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, following the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in recent strikes blamed on the United States and Israel. The decision was announced Sunday by the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for selecting...
Tinubu celebrates Nigerian women on International Women’s Day, praises their role in nation building
Tinubu celebrates Nigerian women on International Women’s Day, praises their role in nation building
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to Nigerian women at home and in the diaspora, praising their resilience, leadership, and vital contributions to national development as the world marks International Women’s Day. In a message released on Saturday to commemorate the global celebration, the Nigerian leader described women...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). DCP Placid, is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping. Born on 2 December 1970...
Women in Akwa Ibom state have thrown their weight behind the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. This was at the celebration of the 2026 International Women’s Day held in Uyo the State capital, which was attended by the First Lady of...
There was widespread jubilation at the weekend in Gidandogo and Byazhin communities in Bwari Area Council, of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as a joint operation by the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) and the police resulted in the rescue of 25 kidnapped victims. The rescued victims,...
A former two terms Councilor at Ibeju-Lekki local government council in Lagos state, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following credible intelligence linking him to illicit drug sale and trafficking. The 45-year-old ex-local council chief who currently serves as...