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Hardship deepens with petrol selling at N1,300 per litre.

Nigerians are facing increased economic pressure following a fresh hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Oil marketers have raised the pump price of petrol to about N1,300 per litre, up from approximately N1,050 per litre, representing an increase of roughly 24 per cent. The development comes amid a steady rise in crude oil prices in the international market, which recently climbed to about $110 per barrel, largely influenced by ongoing tensions in the […]

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Nigerian Football Mourns as Legendary Tactician Festus Onigbinde Passes Away at 88

The Nigerian football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a monumental figure in African coaching history. The veteran strategist passed away on Monday, March 9, at the age of 88. Widely regarded as the "Dean of Nigerian Coaching," Onigbinde’s departure marks the end of a storied chapter in the nation's sporting history. A Trailblazer for Indigenous Coaching Onigbinde’s name is etched in history as the first Nigerian to break the "glass ceiling" […]

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Police probe into assault on NSCDC officer at Ogun school.

The Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into an incident involving officers from the Kemta Police Station in Abeokuta and an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The command said the case had been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough probe. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the command was aware of the incident and would work with the civil defence corps […]

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IGP Disu decorates newly promoted DIGs.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, describing their elevation as a recognition of their professionalism, leadership capacity, and consistent service to the nation. Speaking during the ceremony, the IGP said the promotion marked the beginning of greater responsibilities in the leadership and strategic management of the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that attaining the rank of Deputy Inspector-General represents one of the highest levels of professional trust within the police institution […]

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Appeal Court Nullifies Ibadan Convention.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025. In a unanimous decision delivered on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court ruled that the appeal lacked merit. The court affirmed the judgment delivered on October 31 by Justice James Omotosho […]

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A-Court affirms judgment barring INEC from validating PDP Ibadan convention.

  The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld a judgment that prohibited the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with the national convention it held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2026. The convention, which sought to establish a new leadership structure for the party, had produced a factional leadership with Senior Advocate of Nigeria Taminu Turaki, SAN, appointed as National Chairman. In a unanimous ruling, a three-member panel of the appellate court determined that […]

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Massive gridlock as tanker catches fire in Lagos.

  A tanker caught fire on Monday at the T-Junction leading inward to Temu Epe, causing severe traffic disruption in the area. Emergency responders were quickly deployed to the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety of motorists and residents nearby. According to eyewitness accounts, the tanker was completely engulfed in flames, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky. The blaze brought traffic along the route to a complete standstill, forcing cars, trailers, tankers, tricycles, and […]

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Fire at Head of Service office causes gridlock in Abuja.

  A fire broke out at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation building in Abuja on Monday morning, causing significant disruption to traffic around the Federal Secretariat and forcing many commuters to abandon their vehicles and continue on foot. The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m., with thick, dark smoke seen rising from an upper floor of the multi-storey building. Eyewitnesses reported that the flames appeared to be concentrated in Section C of the structure, […]

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Accident damages pole, cuts power in Oyo communities.

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced a power outage affecting several communities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, following a vehicular accident that damaged a high-tension electricity pole along the Akala Expressway. In an official notice issued on Monday and signed by its management, the company explained that the incident occurred on the Oluyole 11kV feeder, which supplies electricity to a number of residential and commercial areas in the city. The damage to the high-tension pole resulted […]

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