IGP rationalises tactical teams to free more officers for regular duties
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered that tactical teams across Nigeria be limited to a maximum of five per state and three per division. The directive…
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz if US attacks power plants
Iran says it will completely close the Strait of Hormuz if United States President Donald Trump carries out his threat to bomb Tehran’s power plants. On Saturday, Trump said he…
Dangote refinery exports 456,000 tonnes of petroleum products to Ghana, Togo
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has successfully completed the sale of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products, totalling 456,000 tonnes (456KT). Briefing journalists on Sunday, the organisation said the…
Chagoury Group to handle N1.4trn Lagos ports project
Indications have emerged that ITB Nigeria, a construction firm owned by a Lebanese-Nigerian businessman and President Bola Tinubu’s longtime associate, Gilbert Chagoury, will execute the renovation contract of Lagos Tin…
Buratai asks FG to move against terrorism financiers
A former chief of army staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (retd) has called on the federal government to take action against terror financiers, adding that the military alone cannot rout…
Ghana, South Africa turn to Dangote refinery amid Middle East conflict
Some African countries that have long depended on large refineries in the Persian Gulf for fuel are now looking to Dangote refinery as an alternative source. According to a Bloomberg…
Two killed in Lagos gas truck explosion
Tragedy struck in the early hours on Saturday when two people, a tipper driver and his assistant, both male adults were burnt beyond recognition, and many others injured when he…
Trump says US may wind down military operation in Iran
President Donald Trump says the United States is considering winding down military operations in the Middle East with respect to the war in Iran. In a Truth Social post on…
Morocco captain Hakimi rejects AFCON title, backs Senegal’s victory
Captain of Morocco national football team, Achraf Hakimi, has rejected the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title, insisting Morocco did not deserve it after defeat. The Paris Saint-Germain…
Police arrest bullying student in Edo viral video to face juvenile court
The police in Edo State said they have arrested all those involved in the recent case of bullying at the Igbinedion Education Centre that went viral on social media last…
