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Nollywood actor Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has stirred reactions online after speaking about the rising cost of petrol and the worsening economic situation in Nigeria. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, the veteran actor lamented the sharp increase in fuel prices, noting that petrol rose from ₦1,240 per litre on March 21, 2026, to ₦1,340 per litre the following day. “Today is the 22nd […]

There are growing indications that airfares may rise in the coming weeks following a sharp increase in the cost of aviation fuel, commonly known as Jet A1, a development already putting pressure on airline operations and pointing to higher ticket prices for passengers. The surge in Jet A1 prices is largely linked to the crisis in the Middle East, which has disrupted crude oil production and movement across countries, worsening […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has urged the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to prioritise welfare interventions for junior-ranked officers, highlighting their crucial role in frontline policing across the country. Disu made the appeal while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Mohammed Sheidu, alongside members of its Board of Directors during a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria […]

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed off Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State over alleged violations of environmental regulations. The enforcement action followed a public complaint which was subsequently verified, revealing that the company was discharging untreated effluent into the environment. According to the agency, a compliance inspection carried out by officials from its South West Zonal Office on February 18, 2026, found that the […]

The administration of Donald Trump is considering the deployment of thousands of American troops as part of a potential escalation in its military campaign against Iran. The proposed move is aimed at securing safe passage for oil tankers through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, with operations expected to rely heavily on air and naval forces. Iranian naval assets, including warships and submarines, have reportedly been key targets in ongoing […]

A Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Musa Lukuwa, on Thursday led his followers in observing Eid al-Fitr prayers despite a directive by Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III declaring Friday as the official day for the celebration. Lukuwa conducted the two-unit Eid prayer at his mosque in Mabera at about 9:10 a.m., shortly after the Sultan announced that the Shawwal crescent moon had not been sighted anywhere in Nigeria, thereby extending the Ramadan fast […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Oyo State has deployed 1,705 personnel to key locations across the state as part of measures to boost security ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. State Commandant, Augustine Padonu, disclosed this while briefing officers before their deployment, noting that the personnel have been strategically positioned to ensure effective monitoring of critical public areas. He explained that the operation covers Eid prayer grounds, markets, […]

King Charles III has praised Nigeria’s rapid transformation, highlighting its cultural influence and global relevance during a state engagement with President Bola Tinubu in the United Kingdom. The monarch made the remarks while hosting Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, alongside members of the royal family and council at Windsor Castle. He described Nigeria as a nation undergoing remarkable progress, stating that the country “has not merely changed, it has […]

The Oyo State Government has announced plans to begin the disbursement of loans to young farmers across the state as part of efforts to strengthen agribusiness and promote youth participation in agriculture. The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, Debo Akande, disclosed this during a press conference held in Ibadan. He stated that the initiative, scheduled to commence next week, is designed to create practical opportunities for young […]