Nigerians face tougher time as Dangote Refinery announces fresh fuel price increase

Nigerians would have to face another round of premium motor spirit (petrol) nationwide price hike after Dangote Refinery, on Friday, announced yet another gantry price increment, the fourth time in March 2026 and since the Iran-United States-Israel war escalation. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery in a circular to marketers said it has adjusted its pump price upward … Read more

2027: Ebonyi Diaspora Rallies Behind C-Sagas for National Assembly Race

Indigenes of Ikwo, Ezza South, Ezza North, and Ishielu Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State residing in the diaspora have unanimously called on Chief Arch. Dr. Christian Asaga Nwali, Chairman of C-Sagas Group and Founder of the C-Sagas Foundation, to contest in the 2027 National Assembly elections. The call was contained in a communiqué issued … Read more

‘Soldiers stopping us from burying killed relatives’ – Cross River community cries out

Residents fleeing Odonget community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State have accused soldiers of preventing them from returning to bury relatives killed during last week’s clash with troops. The soldiers, drawn from 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and the 245 Battalion, Edor Barracks, were deployed to the area following unrest linked … Read more

Ogun NYSC official in police net over death of female corps member

The Local Government Inspector (LGI) for the Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Abass Olalekan, has been arrested following the death of a female member of the NYSC on Tuesday. The corps member, Victoria Ariyo, serving under the local government, reportedly died from pregnancy complications. It was learnt that … Read more

Crisis brews in ADC as faction petitions US over alleged hijack of party

Crisis brews in ADC as faction petitions US over alleged hijack of party

A new leadership crisis is brewing in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as a faction of the party has formally filed a petition with the United States embassy in Abuja, accusing some members of trying to take control of the party and undermine internal democratic processes. The faction led by Nafiu Bala Gombe is asking … Read more

‘I cried, Jesus, where are you?’ — Judikay opens up on sixth miscarriage

Nigerian gospel artiste Judikay has opened up about suffering six miscarriages, revealing that the most recent occurred in February 2025. In a video shared on her Instagram page, the singer spoke candidly about the physical pain and emotional trauma she faced following the loss, which happened after she had crossed the three-month stage of pregnancy. … Read more

Tinubu’s govt signs agreement with UK to deport failed Nigerian asylum seekers

The Nigerian government has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom to help deport people who failed to get asylum and criminals. This was announced by the UK Home Office on Thursday. The agreement was made during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the UK this week. According to the Daily Mail, there are about … Read more

Onya Felicitates Muslim Students on Eid, Urges Unity

A National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Senate presidential aspirant, Moses Ibeabuchi Onya, has extended Eid Mubarak greetings to Muslim students across the country, calling for unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerian students. In a statement to mark the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, Onya congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of Ramadan, describing the … Read more