The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene as petrol prices rise to as high as N1,500 per litre in some parts of the country. The union said petrol now sells for about N1,430 per litre in major cities, warning that the increase would further raise transportation costs and the prices of food and other essential goods. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, called for measures […]
Real Madrid have defended Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior after the forwards obscured a solidarity message for the people of Ceuta before Tuesday’s LaLiga match against Elche. A Real Madrid official told Reuters that the club accepted Elche’s request for both teams to wear shirts carrying the message, “Todos somos caballas” — meaning “We are all mackerels” — but allowed players to decide individually whether to wear the shirts. Mbappe […]
The opening weeks of the 2026/27 season have produced strong attacking performances across Europe’s major leagues, with several players already recording impressive goal and assist numbers. The ranking, based on figures published by Planet Football, combines goals and assists in the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. Raphinha — 9 contributions 6 goals, 3 assists Kylian Mbappé — 9 contributions 7 goals, 2 assists Sergio Camello […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has appointed Barrister Hafsat Ada’u Kutama as the Acting Chairperson of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Ibrahim Adam. Kutama previously served as the Secretary of the commission. She replaces Saidu Yahaya, who reportedly resigned as chairman on September 15, 2026. Yahaya was appointed chairman of the commission in August 2025, […]
The Federal Government has commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, to improve electricity supply for teaching, research, laboratories and other critical campus operations. The project was delivered under Phase II of the Energising Education Programme in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency and the World Bank-funded Nigeria Electrification Project. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said the facility comprises a 3.3MW solar array, 3MW AC […]
The Federal Government has described medical diagnostics as a strategic national asset and called for stronger local production of diagnostic products to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, made the call in Abuja while declaring open the 28th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors. Salako said accurate and timely diagnosis was essential to […]
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed concern over recent banditry and kidnapping incidents across parts of the Southwest. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the organisation cited the reported attack on the Igbeti-Igboho Road, kidnapping incidents in Ondo, Kwara and Kogi states, and a security alert over possible attacks in Osun State. Afenifere also expressed concern over the reported attack on the Operation Burst base […]
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has given kidnappers and other criminal elements operating in the state’s forest reserves 14 days to vacate the forests. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Forestry, Bidemi Obayangban, disclosed this in Akure on Wednesday. Obayangban said the directive was part of measures to restore security in the forests and create a safe environment for farmers, investors, timber contractors and other legitimate businesses. He said the […]
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has called attention to the poor condition of police barracks during an inspection of housing projects under reconstruction in Lagos. About 21 barracks and housing projects were inspected, with at least 1,000 housing units expected to be completed by February 2027 through collaboration between the Lagos State Government and private developers. The condition of police accommodation remains a concern in many parts of the country, […]
