The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has explained why petrol prices remain high in Nigeria despite the commencement of large-scale domestic refining, saying local production does not completely shield the country from fluctuations in global crude oil prices and market disruptions. Dangote, who spoke during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday, said his…
Tributes have continued to pour in following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs. Jacobs died at the age of 84, according to an announcement made on Wednesday by his son, Olusoji Jacobs. Several celebrities have since taken to social media to mourn the celebrated actor and extend…
A UK court has adjourned the plea and trial preparation hearing involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, to February 2027. The case came up on Tuesday at Snaresbrook Crown Court, but the proceedings could not go ahead because the charge sheet was unavailable. Consequently, Poco Lee did not…
LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested 39 suspects and recovered 14 locally manufactured pistols, a live shotgun and several other weapons during a series of intelligence-driven operations conducted across the state in August. The operations, according to the command, focused on suspected vandals, armed robbers, cultists and other individuals allegedly…
Graduates who benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) will have their loan repayments linked to their earnings, with monthly deductions limited to 10 per cent of their gross income. The arrangement is provided under the Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, which established NELFUND to provide financial assistance to Nigerians pursuing…
Manchester United secured a return to the UEFA Champions League with a dramatic 3–2 victory over rivals Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on Sunday.A thrilling encounter saw Kobbie Mainoo net the decisive goal after United surrendered an early two-goal lead. First-half strikes from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško had put the hosts firmly in control…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria following a dominant outing at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships, where the country clinched a record 15th continental title in the women’s category.Describing the achievement as a reflection of consistency, discipline, and national pride, the President said Nigeria’s wrestlers have once again proven their dominance on…
The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured members that the party will contest the 2027 general elections, regardless of ongoing legal challenges. Speaking after a legal briefing on a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mark downplayed concerns over the disputes and expressed confidence that the…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 10 suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated security operations across the Federal Capital Territory and parts of the North-Central region. According to an operational report released on Wednesday in Abuja by the News Agency of Nigeria, the operations were carried out under various internal security…
Panic gripped residents of Eda Oniyo Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area on Tuesday evening after suspected gunmen stormed a church during an open-air crusade. According to reports, the attackers arrived in large numbers at the worship ground on the outskirts of the community, opened fire, killed a pastor, and abducted several worshippers, including elderly…
