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Fear and tension spread across Rivers State on Sunday evening after gunmen attacked a traditional ruler, leaving the Paramount Ruler of Bangha Kingdom, Suanu Baridam, injured. The Rivers monarch attack occurred around 5:30 p.m. as the first-class ruler was returning from an engagement in Okwale community, within Khana Local Government Area. The assailants ambushed his…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 16 terrorists and rescued 11 hostages in a series of coordinated military operations in Borno State, reinforcing ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in Nigeria’s North-East. The Nigerian Army disclosed that the operation followed a failed attack by ISWAP fighters on the Forward Operating Base in Auno on February 5, 2026….
Dangote Refinery has reduced the petrol price at its gantry, lowering the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) ex-depot rate from N799 to N774 per litre, a N25 decrease with immediate effect. The price adjustment was communicated to marketers in a notice issued by the Group Commercial Operations Department of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The…
Nine people have been killed and 27 others injured following a mass shooting in Canada that struck a secondary school and a nearby residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the attack occurred Tuesday afternoon at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in the remote mountain town. Six victims were…
Valentine’s Day 2026: Experience Over Material Valentine’s Day in Lagos often comes wrapped in red ribbons, oversized teddy bears, and expensive gift boxes. But beyond the flowers and flashy surprises, many men are quietly hoping for something simpler and deeper: time, intention, and shared moments. Men are emotional creatures, even if they don’t always say…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that economic reforms under his administration must begin to deliver clear, measurable benefits to Nigerians, charging federal and state governments to move “beyond dialogue to delivery” following the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference in Abuja. Speaking at the close of the two-day high-level conference held at the State House…
Fresh signs of political reconciliation have emerged in Rivers State as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declared that the lingering crisis in the oil-rich state is approaching a final resolution following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in the FCT, Wike expressed optimism…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) led Nigerian Senate recently rejected a proposal to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory, sparking controversy and criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. The decision was made during the consideration of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, with Senators voting to retain the existing provision that allows the…
ABUJA — The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has shattered previous records by generating N28.3 trillion in tax revenue during the 2025 fiscal year. This figure represents a staggering 30 percent increase over the N21.7 trillion collected in 2024. Executive Director of Government and Large Taxpayers, Hajiya Amina Kurawa, announced these results during a management retreat…
LAGOS — Global oil prices surged toward the $70 threshold this week following a breakdown in diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude climbed to $69.25 per barrel, marking a sharp ascent from the $67 recorded just last week. This rally intensified after nuclear talks in Oman collapsed without a resolution between the two…
