Dangote Refinery has disclosed the price of its petrol, saying that it sells at N990 per litre in trucks and N960 per litre into ships. The disclosure follows the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) claim of importing the products at cheaper rates compared…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 16 persons in an accident involving multiple vehicles at the Ojoo-Iwo Road axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday. The spokesperson, FRSC, Oyo State Sector Command, Mr Mayowa Odewo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that 17 other people sustained varying…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, declaring that he remains deeply grateful for the role Bello played in his political journey. Ododo made this known on Friday while speaking with journalists after a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives…
The Chairman of the Sharia Committee of Oyo Land, Dr. Rafiu Bello, on Monday, disclosed that the Sharia panel had been established and had already commenced sittings in Oyo town. This was as the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, stated that the state government plans to challenge in court the legality of the recently established Sharia…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, June 27, 2025, opposed an application filed by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, seeking leave of court to travel abroad for medical treatment. The application was presented before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, during the resumed hearing of Bello’s…
The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians to disregard “the malicious allegations” and support the armed forces’ efforts to enhance national security and promote the welfare of servicemen and women. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Monday, faulted the allegations regarding Nigerian military’s request for visas to attend the Invictus…
President Donald Trump has threatened the BRICS group of emerging economies with tariffs of 100 per cent if they move away from the U.S. dollar as an international means of payment. “The idea that the BRICS countries are trying to move away from the dollar while we stand by and watch is over,” Mr Trump…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports on social media about the purported death of the commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi said in a statement that Prof Yakubu was hale and healthy and has not traveled to London in the past two years. A report…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced another review of its ex-depot (gantry) loading price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The new price is now set at N835 per litre, down from N865 per litre, which had been in effect for the past six days, representing a 3.5 per cent reduction….
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2025 UTME result analysis, revealing the breakdown of candidates’ performance across various categories. The number of candidates who scored 320 and above is 4,756, representing 0.24% of the total candidates. A total of 7,658 candidates scored between 300 and 319, accounting for 0.39%. When…
