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Nigerian troops have defeated a series of simultaneous terrorist assaults across Borno and Yobe states. The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched the coordinated strikes overnight between 8 and 9 March 2026. Targets included military positions in Delwa, Goniri, Kukawa, Mainok, and a forward base deep within the Sambisa Forest. While the army maintained…
The cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) surged to ₦1,300 per litre across Nigeria on Monday, as the fallout from the US-Iran war reached domestic pumps. The price jump followed a fresh adjustment by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which raised its gantry price to ₦1,175 per litre. This marks the third upward revision by the…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a high-level security alert regarding potential terrorist attacks on its diplomatic missions and affiliated schools. This warning follows the dramatic escalation of the Israel-Iran War, which entered its eleventh day on March 10, 2026. American officials have advised their citizens in Abuja and Lagos to adopt extreme…
A shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Nigeria has been diverted from its European course to Asia, as traders move to capitalise on a massive price premium in the Pacific. Shipping data from Kpler shows the tanker BW Brussels, which loaded at the Bonny Island terminal on February 27, abandoned its westward route toward…
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has rejected the financial explanations provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding ₦210 trillion in unaccounted funds. Committee Chairman Aliyu Wadada announced on Sunday Politics that the current leadership, led by Group CEO Bayo Ojulari, failed to substantiate two massive entries in the company’s 2017–2023 audited…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has attributed the latest surge in fuel pump prices to the “vagaries of market forces” following the escalation of the US-Israel-Iran war. NMDPRA spokesperson George Ene-Ita stated on Sunday that under the current deregulated regime, the government no longer dictates prices. Instead, local costs are directly…
The Nigerian Army neutralized 45 terrorists in a high-stakes battle in the Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Friday. The victory, however, claimed the lives of a captain and two soldiers during a fierce exchange of fire. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mua’zu, confirmed the encounter in a statement on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over ₦279 million in recovered funds to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos. This follows a 17-year investigation into a contract scam at the facility, formerly known as the National Theatre. The sum represents the bulk of a ₦299 million…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Africa’s failure to thrive is a direct result of poor leadership rather than a lack of wealth. Speaking in Abeokuta during his 89th birthday celebrations on Thursday, the elder statesman argued that the continent possesses ample land, intellect, and resources. He insisted that the “bane of development” is…
The Federal Government will demolish and replace Lagos’s iconic Carter Bridge after technical audits confirmed the structure is beyond repair. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the decision on Wednesday as part of a broader ₦1.2 trillion infrastructure funding. Advanced Engineering Consultants secured the ₦5.6bn contract to design the replacement. This marks the end of…
