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The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country. In a security notice issued via its website on Monday, the embassy said the alert was intended to inform American citizens in Nigeria of potential risks and advised them to take additional precautions […]

As petrol prices jumped to about N1,300 per litre in various parts of Nigeria on Monday, businesses across the country are beginning to prepare for a sharp rise in their operational costs. This was confirmed by economists and the Organised Private Sector, who warned that the hike could fuel inflationary pressures, affecting goods and services, […]

Extreme volatility in the international oil market make fall in prices unpredictable, according to Nigeria’s leading refinery, Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In fact,its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, David Bird, explained why fuel prices are unlikely to fall despite the plant operating at full capacity, citing extreme volatility in global oil markets. Speaking at a […]

A constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Barr. Lade Ebiwanno, has clarified that the Court of Appeal judgement involving Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, did not determine his eligibility to contest the 2028 governorship election, but only dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed during the course of the case. Ebiwanno explained that the substantive suit challenging […]

With the defection of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, Nigeria’s ruling party now controls 32 states of the federation, leaving only four to the opposition parties. The governor said his decision followed extensive consultations with political leaders, elders and stakeholders across the state He said, in a […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior police officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. In his address, the IGP described the event as more than a symbolic ceremony, noting that promotion […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, will in Tuwsday hold its annual Ramadan Lecture as part of activities to promote moral values, spiritual reflection and peaceful coexistence during the month of Ramadan. The lecture, which is expected to attract journalists, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers and members of the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government and employers to implement stronger policies that promote gender equality and protect women from exploitation and violence. It made the call in a statement issued to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day, signed by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero. In […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO. The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a statement issued Sunday in Abuja by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin. DCP Placid, who was born on December 2, 1970, […]

Petrol price crosses N1,000/litre, queues return Nigeria not facing fiscal collapse, Edun insists FG activates measures for safety of nationals in Middle East The Federal Government is assessing the possible economic impact of the growing conflict in the Middle East on the national economy as the parties involved in the crisis show no signs of […]