Niger tanker explosion: 86 buried, 43 hospitalised, others missing
Eighty six of the victims of the Saturday’s fuel tanker explosion in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, have been buried, the State Emergency Management Agency…
FG unveils details of new multipurpose national ID card
The National Orientation Agency of Nigeria has outlined important details about the country’s new General Multipurpose National Identity Card (GMPC), which is set to replace multiple existing cards. The new…
DHQ brands Turji coward as soldiers kill son, others
The Defence Headquarters on Monday said troops of Operation Fansan Yamma killed terrorist kingpin Bello Turji’s son and many of his fighters during clearance operations The operations that were…
Catholic church suspends Delta priest over secret US wedding
The Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from priestly duties following his alleged marriage sealed in the United States of America. This…
Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas has released three hostages captured during its unprecedented October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The release was part of the ceasefire agreement mediators negotiated between both warring parties.…
Dangote refinery defends petrol price increase, says MRS, Ardova will sell at N970/litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the increase in its ex-depot premium motor spirit (PMS) price was driven by the significant rise in global crude oil prices. In a statement…
Import licences: Dangote refinery unable to meet demands — NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it issued oil licences to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers to address petroleum product…
Officer killed in Anambra was on legitimate duty, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the killing of Aminu Salisu, an assistant superintendent officer in Anambra. Salisu was allegedly killed by Joshua Ikechukwu, a suspected…
TikTok restored in US after Trump’s pledge to reverse ban upon inauguration
TikTok has restored its services in the United States following a brief nationwide shutdown caused by a federal ban over national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership. The…
Illicit demand biggest FX problem — Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says the biggest pressure on the foreign exchange market is illicit demand. Oyedele made this observation…
