Dangote refinery cuts petrol price to ₦699 per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again reduced the gantry price of petrol, bringing the ex-depot rate down from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre. The adjustment, effective from 11 December 2025, represents a reduction of ₦129 per litre about 15.58 per cent according to real-time market data from Petroleumprice.ng. An official from the refinery, speaking […]
PDP leadership battle deepens as Wike, Makinde camps clash over INEC recognition
A fresh round of confrontation has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as rival political camps loyal to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, resume hostilities over which faction is recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the authentic leadership of the party. […]
Tinubu orders withdrawal of police from VIPs, directs NSCDC to take over amid security reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his directive for police officers currently assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) to be withdrawn and redeployed to areas facing insecurity, while instructing the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to assume their protective duties. Speaking minutes before presiding over the Federal Executive Council at the State […]
Nigeria’s First Lady addresses backlash over interaction with Osun Governor Adeleke
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has responded to public criticism regarding her interaction with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, describing the backlash as a “needless controversy.” The event, held in Ile-Ife on Sunday, marked a decade of Oba Ogunwusi’s reign and […]
Tinubu orders immediate rescue of remaining kidnapped students as 100 pupils return home
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday expressed relief over the return of 100 pupils abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State, directing security agencies to intensify efforts to free those still being held. The rescued children were handed over to the Niger State government by the Office of the National Security Adviser before being […]
Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to peace, security in West Africa at Ouattara’s inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday restated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening peace, security, and stability across West Africa as he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Shettima, who conveyed President Tinubu’s congratulations to the Ivorian leader, said Nigeria would continue to deepen cooperation with Côte […]
Nigeria poised for prosperity, First Lady predicts lending to other countries by 2026
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has projected a period of unprecedented economic growth for the country, declaring that by 2026, Nigeria will be in a position to lend money to other nations. She made the remarks on Sunday in Ile-Ife, Osun State, shortly after being conferred with the chieftaincy title Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile […]
Nigeria’s Armed Forces foil coup attempt in Benin Republic
Nigeria’s armed forces played a decisive role in quelling an attempted military coup in the neighbouring Benin Republic on Sunday, restoring constitutional order within hours of the initial takeover. The swift intervention came following urgent requests from the Beninese government after a faction of soldiers seized the country’s national television station and declared the suspension […]
Dangote urges wealthy Nigerians to invest in industries instead of luxury goods
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, has urged Nigeria’s affluent class to reconsider extravagant spending on luxury items, including Rolls-Royce cars and private jets, and instead invest in ventures that promote economic growth and create employment opportunities. Speaking after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa on Saturday, […]
APC governors reaffirm support for Tinubu
The growing number of All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, now totaling 25, reflects Nigerians’ increasing confidence in the party’s leadership, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. He spoke at the close of the two-day Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) meeting in Lagos on Saturday, noting that the figure represents a significant rise from the 18 […]