Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Portugal’s squad for next week’s friendly games as he continues to recover from injury. According to Fabrizio Romano, discussions between Al‑Nassr and Portugal’s backroom staff led to the decision to prioritise the forward’s full recovery over playing in the friendlies. The cautious...
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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently introduce relief measures to cushion the economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians following the recent spike in petrol prices. In a statement issued by its president, Joe Ajaero, the labour union said the sharp increase in the...
United States (US) Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information that could help authorities track or prosecute Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, along with several other senior Iranian officials. The reward was disclosed on Friday under the State Department’s long-running Rewards...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s vulnerability to global economic shocks is largely due to poor planning and the absence of strategic buffers such as petroleum reserves. In a post titled: ” _When Countries Fails To Plan”,_ and shared on his X (formerly...
In the latest development following the shooting outside the Los Angeles residence of global music star Rihanna, a suspect has now been charged with attempted murder. The charge comes days after gunshots were reported outside the singer’s home, an incident that drew widespread attention online. Prosecutors said the suspect...
United States (U.S.) Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert, warning U.S. citizens in Nigeria of a potential terrorist threat targeting U.S. facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the advisory comes just days after the Embassy canceled all visa appointments on March 4, citing fears over...
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...
Amid rising tensions and conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States in the Middle East, the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has urged Christians to place their trust in God despite growing global economic uncertainties. Kefas made the call while preaching at the 2026 Annual Convention and...
Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, has surged to N1,000 per litre in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, following a sudden hike that has left many filling stations closed. Findings across the city revealed that most petrol stations, including several major marketing outlets, did...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent him and the country at the final burial rites of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader, activist and former presidential candidate. Jackson passed away at age 84 on February 17, 2026, in Chicago. Senator George Akume,...
Daniil Medvedev is among players unable to leave Dubai after airspace restrictions were imposed following recent Iranian airstrikes in the region. Medvedev had just competed at the Dubai tournament when travel disruptions began. He and other players were scheduled to fly out for upcoming events, but flight cancellations and...
Federal Government of Nigeria has described a recent report by the United States (US) Congress on security and religious freedom in Nigeria as an opportunity to deepen cooperation between both countries. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government said it...
At just 25, Dr. Faisal Adamu Hamman has joined a rare class of young scientists shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Fresh from earning a doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland, the Adamawa-born researcher is tackling one of the most urgent questions in modern...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined world leaders and citizens of the United States of America in mourning the death of legendary civil rights activist and Baptist preacher, Jesse Jackson, who passed away at the age of 84. In a statement released by the Presidency on Tuesday, Tinubu described...
About 100 United States (US) military personnel have arrived in Nigeria to support the country’s armed forces in training, technical assistance, and intelligence sharing, the military authorities have confirmed. The Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Abuja, Major General Samaila Uba, confirmed this in a statement issued on...
American golfer Anthony Kim has finally brought his long wait for silverware to an end, clinching a remarkable victory at the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament. The triumph marks Kim’s first professional win since 2010, ending more than a decade without a major title. According to reports by ESPN, the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, underscoring Nigeria’s strategic partnership with the United States on security and regional stability. Pictures of the visit was shared by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga in a...
United States (US) Mission in Nigeria has condemned the deadly attack on communities in Kwara State that reportedly claimed the lives of more than 160 people, describing the violence as horrific and senseless. In a statement shared via its official X handle, @USinNigeria, the U.S. expressed deep sympathy with...
United States Mission in Nigeria has congratulated legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, on receiving a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy, marking a historic milestone for African music on the global stage. In a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @USinNigeria, the U.S....
Under Donald Trump, the United States is fast approaching the dead end of a curious transactional presidency. Even the most treasured items of American nationhood and heritage are up for sale to the highest bidder in an bazaar as governance. This is an era where everything America does is...