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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he will seek a second term in office, insisting that rising insecurity in parts of the country will not force him out of power. He made this known while receiving Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang alongside other stakeholders from Plateau State, during a meeting that also addressed the security situation and national concerns. The President expressed concern over what he described as attempts by some […]

The Dangote Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by N75 per litre, reflecting ongoing shifts in global oil market dynamics. The new adjustment raises the ex-depot price from N1,200 to N1,275 per litre. In a similar move, coastal prices have also been revised upward, now standing at N1,215 per litre. This latest price review comes amid rising crude oil prices on the international market. Brent […]

Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the Muslim community across Oyo State to begin seeking divine guidance ahead of the state’s next political transition. The governor made this appeal on Wednesday while addressing intending pilgrims at the Olodo Hajj Camp, as they prepared to embark on their spiritual journey to Mecca for the 2026 Hajj exercise. In his remarks, Makinde urged the Muslim Ummah to use the sacred opportunity of […]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered three illegal drug warehouses concealed within a residential estate in the Okota area of Lagos State, leading to the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately ₦16.9 billion. The intelligence-driven operation resulted in the recovery of a massive quantity of illicit substances, including about 2,360,000 pills of high-potency tramadol (225mg) and 1,909,400 bottles of codeine syrup. The drugs were discovered […]

Economists, financial analysts, and bank customers have expressed mixed reactions to a proposed increase in the cost of obtaining Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards in Nigeria, which would rise from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500 under a new draft regulatory framework being considered by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The proposal is part of a broader review of banking charges affecting financial institutions, which also includes changes such as adjustments to […]

Some corps members undergoing the mandatory three-week National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise in Oyo State have raised concerns over poor living conditions at the camp located in Iseyin. The corps members complained about irregular electricity supply and difficulty accessing water, saying the situation has made daily activities at the camp challenging since the commencement of the programme. According to them, power supply has been inconsistent, affecting water pumping […]

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over financial misconduct in Nigerian universities, including the diversion of students’ fees and other forms of corruption that weaken the integrity of the education system. He made this known during a conference in Kano, where he revealed that investigations have uncovered cases of inflated contracts, ghost workers, and mismanagement of students’ funds across several tertiary […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a formal step toward the 2027 presidential election after obtaining the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms in Abuja. The forms, which cost a combined fee of ₦100 million, were purchased on his behalf by a coalition of supporters and political groups from across the country. Member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, represented the president at the event. […]

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission to extend the waiting period before inactive phone numbers are reassigned to new users to one year and six months. Lawmakers said the proposed extension would enhance compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act and protect citizens from fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal allegations linked to recycled SIM cards. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by […]