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A major petrol price reduction is expected to take effect this week as MRS Oil and Gas and other partners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepare to sell fuel at N739 per litre nationwide, barring any last-minute changes. The development follows a recent decision by the Dangote Refinery to reduce its petrol gantry price from…
Mohamed Salah prepares to captain Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this week, as speculation persists over his long-term future at Liverpool despite a contract extension earlier this year. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward, who signed a new deal in April 2025 keeping him at Anfield until the summer of 2027, has…
The Presidency has firmly denied allegations that President Bola Tinubu is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate or harass opposition politicians, describing such claims as baseless and politically motivated distractions. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the elevation of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, to the rank of Brigadier General a decision that has sparked discontent among some Nigerian Army officers. The promotion, described as special and effective from 12 December 2025, was communicated via a letter from the Office of the National Security…
A leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Isaac Adeyemi, has called on the party to keep the 2027 governorship ticket open to aspirants from all senatorial districts, arguing that competence, not zoning, should guide the choice of candidate. His remarks come amid growing agitation for the governorship to rotate…
The Nigerian Army has bolstered its ranks with the graduation of 3,439 recruits from the 89 Regular Recruit Intake, following an intensive six-month training programme at the Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State. The new soldiers were formally passed out during a parade on Friday and are now primed for deployment across the country. In…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reiterated his full support for Mohamed Salah, insisting there are “no reasons” he would want the Egyptian to leave Anfield despite a public rift that has unsettled the Premier League champions. A pivotal meeting between the pair is scheduled for Friday morning, ahead of Saturday’s home fixture against Brighton,…
Nigerians planning international travel or passport renewals will face a temporary halt in online passport services as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) rolls out critical maintenance on its digital platform. Starting at midnight today, the system, which has processed millions of applications, will go offline for 42 hours, testing the resilience of the country’s…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has launched a countrywide drive to recruit politicians of integrity, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. This move signals a deliberate shift from the party’s internal discord towards a renewed focus on electoral viability. The mobilisation effort underscores the NNPP’s determination to rebuild its base in…
Bayelsa State has declared a three-day mourning period following the sudden death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday after collapsing in his office. He was 60. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiowou Koku-Obiyai, Ewhrudjakpo collapsed around noon while…
