Category: News

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group backing his administration, to distribute rice across Nigeria to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the group and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Uzodinma, […]

Socio-cultural groups operating under the umbrella of Ethnic Youth Leaders across Nigeria have defended the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery over the recent increase in the ex-depot price of petrol. The refinery had raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction of N100 announced earlier in the week. […]

Agency Report Oil prices jumped further above $100 Monday and Asian stocks mostly fell as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Crude shot up in the opening minutes after […]

The Federal Government says it has uncovered an attempt by an embattled mining company, Jupiter Ltd, to launch what it described as a “campaign of calumny” against Nigeria during the planned state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom, following a dispute over revoked mineral licences. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said […]

There is pressure on the Federal Government to introduce economic relief measures as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran drives up global crude oil prices and pushes petrol costs to record levels across Nigeria. Industry operators, economists, labour unions and private sector leaders have urged the government to deploy the expected windfall […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Concerns are mounting over the corporate governance structure at LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc following a recent special examination conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2026. Although the exact trigger for the regulatory intervention remains unclear, industry observers believe the move may have been prompted by an internal […]

The Council of Legal Education has released the list of 114 universities approved to run law programmes in Nigeria. In a circular issued on Friday, the council said only the listed universities are authorised to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the country. The circular, signed by the council’s Secretary and […]

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction of N100 announced earlier in the week, as a fresh surge in global crude oil prices pushes up refining costs. A senior official who spoke with our correspondent anonymously because he was not authorised […]

renovates NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, Osogbo. By John Dike,  Osogbo The Executive Director, Marine and Operations of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Olalekan Badmus, has commended journalists in Osun State for their commitment to upholding democratic values and maintaining responsible reportage despite challenges. Badmus gave the commendation at the weekend while facilitating the repainting and […]

IGP Olatunji Disu addressing senior police officers during his inaugural conference at Force Headquarters, Abuja, on March 4, 2026. Photo: NPF The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Thursday paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun, recalling their early professional relationship while serving under President Bola Tinubu during his tenure as governor of Lagos […]