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Petrol price drop in doubt after Hormuz disruption.

The renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has dampened expectations of an imminent drop in fuel prices in Nigeria, reversing earlier optimism within the downstream petroleum sector. The strategic waterway, which is a vital route for global oil shipments, had briefly reopened following a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. The reopening had sparked hope among industry stakeholders that crude oil prices would fall significantly, potentially leading to a reduction in petrol prices locally. However, […]

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Fake Colgate toothpaste floods market, NAFDAC warns.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning over the circulation of unapproved and potentially counterfeit toothpaste products being falsely presented as genuine Colgate items. The alert follows the discovery of suspicious products during routine surveillance activities in Kaduna State. Regulatory officials, acting on a complaint, traced the items to a retail outlet where two questionable products labelled “Coglaet ActivGel 100g” and “Coglaet Herbal 100g” were found. Preliminary findings suggest that these […]

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Makinde to unveil preferred successor next month.

Indications have emerged that political stakeholders in Oyo State may have to wait a little longer before the state governor, Seyi Makinde, officially announces the candidate he intends to support for the 2027 governorship election, as well as clarity on his broader political direction ahead of the polls. The governor had earlier suggested that he would make public his preferred successor before the end of the first week of May, a timeline that has now become a major point of […]

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NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in food flasks at Lagos airport.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered and dismantled multiple drug trafficking operations involving cocaine, cannabis, and other illicit substances concealed in unusual packaging methods, including food flasks and snack items. In one of the major interceptions, officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos discovered 12 large parcels of cocaine, weighing a total of 2.80 kilograms, hidden in the false bottom of food flasks. The consignment was reportedly destined for the United Kingdom aboard a […]

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FG votes N1.4bn for B’Haram terrorists’ trial.

The Federal Government has approved a significant increase in funding for the prosecution of Boko Haram-related terrorism cases and other related offences under the Federal Ministry of Justice in the 2026 national budget. The allocation, which stands at N1.371bn, represents a sharp rise compared to the N530m earmarked for the same purpose in the 2025 fiscal year. The increase translates to about a 159 per cent rise year-on-year, reflecting a stronger financial commitment toward handling terrorism prosecutions and strengthening the […]

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FG to deploy 25 ambassadors before end of April.

Nigeria is preparing to deploy a new batch of 25 ambassador-designates to various countries around the world, following the completion of diplomatic clearances from their respective host nations. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that the federal government has successfully secured formal approvals—known in diplomatic practice as agrément—from the countries where the envoys are expected to serve. This approval represents the official consent of host governments after conducting their internal assessments of the nominated […]

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NMDPRA denies N3,300 aviation fuel price hike, says supply stable.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has moved to reassure the public and key stakeholders in the aviation sector that there is no immediate threat of aviation fuel scarcity or an extreme price surge in the country. According to the regulatory agency, Nigeria currently has a combined aviation fuel stock sufficiency of 74 days, a level it described as adequate to guarantee stability in supply across the country. This stock is made up of inland reserves covering […]

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Police rescue five abducted Benue passengers, 13 still held.

The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, has confirmed the rescue of five passengers who were abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road following an attack on a commercial bus. The victims were among a group of passengers travelling in a Benue Links vehicle when armed assailants ambushed the bus on Wednesday night. Providing an update in Makurdi, the police chief disclosed that although some progress has been made, 13 passengers are still being held captive by the attackers. He […]

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NSCDC busts baby factory in Lagos, arrests two suspects.

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have uncovered and shut down an illegal baby factory operating in the Okuju area of Ilado, within Badagry, Lagos State. The operation, carried out late at night and into the early hours of the following day, led to the rescue of 18 pregnant women and 10 children. Authorities also arrested two suspects identified as the alleged operators of the facility. According to officials, the victims—mostly young women […]

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