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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will retire from the Board of Directors on August 21, 2026, following the completion of the maximum tenure permitted for non-executive directors under the Central Bank of Nigeria's corporate governance guidelines. The decision was announced after a meeting of the bank's Board of Directors, which also approved the appointment of current Non-Executive Director, Emmanuel Nnorom, as […]

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians residing in South Africa who feel their lives are under threat to take advantage of the ongoing evacuation programme, warning that the security situation remains uncertain amid renewed xenophobic attacks. The appeal follows the recent killing of two Nigerian nationals, Musa Yunana Joe and Charles Iroegbu, incidents that have heightened concerns over the safety of Nigerians living in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported approximately 466,000 metric tonnes of aviation fuel to Europe in June 2026, reinforcing Nigeria's growing position as a major supplier of refined petroleum products to the international market. The June shipment, estimated at about 582.5 million litres of jet fuel, is valued at roughly N757 billion, based on an average domestic price of N1,300 per litre. The export volume represents the refinery's highest monthly jet fuel […]

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade identified as Asoleke over the alleged killing of a 24-year-old man, Sefiu Kehinde, during a masquerade procession in the Labiran area of Ibadan. The incident, which has sparked concern among residents, is currently under investigation, with the police intensifying efforts to apprehend four other suspects believed to have participated in the fatal attack. According to the police, the incident was reported […]

  The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation targeting cult-related activities in Uyo, the state capital. The suspects, identified as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles and Ubong Matthew, were apprehended during a raid on a residential building located off Abak Road, which police said had been under surveillance following intelligence reports linking it to cultism and illicit drug activities. […]

The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, warning that it may take further diplomatic measures if attacks against Nigerians continue. In separate statements issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg and the Nigerian Union South Africa, the government called for immediate, transparent and thorough investigations into the deaths of Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, […]

Mrs. Florence Ajimobi has officially arrived in Vienna to begin her duties as Nigeria's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Austria and the International Organisations based in Vienna. Announcing her arrival in a social media post on Friday, Ajimobi said she was received at the VIP Wing of Vienna International Airport by the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Nigerian Embassy and Permanent Mission, Mr. Muyiwa Onifade, alongside officials of the mission […]

The Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has revised the 2025/2026 academic calendar for public primary and secondary schools, confirming that classes will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026. The adjustment was announced in a circular dated July 2, 2026, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. B.T. Oyinloye. According to the circular, schools are expected to reopen on July 6 to continue the current […]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, following allegations linking him to the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). In a statement issued on Friday by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the NDC said suspending the Chief of Staff would allow for what it described as a transparent and independent investigation into […]