Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel
There are strong indications that Nigeria may experience higher petrol price as crude hit $114 per barrel, yesterday, following dangerous escalation in the United State and Israel war on Iran. Already, petrol is sold for between N1200 and N1400 per litre in parts of the country.The Middle East conflict escalated on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on […]
Maiduguri Bombings: Don’t wait for attacks, take war to them — Sultan tells military
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive strategy against terrorist groups in the wake of deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. Abubakar made the appeal on Wednesday evening while declaring Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.The Sultan’s […]
Starmer pushes strategic UK-Nigeria alliance with N1.4tn fresh deal
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have sealed new export agreements as both countries committed to taking their economic partnership to another level, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday. Starmer made the disclosure during a bilateral meeting with President Bola Tinubu at 10 Downing Street on the second day of the Nigerian leader’s historic […]
Eid al-Fitr: IG orders deployment of policemen to prayer grounds, recreation centres
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the nationwide deployment of tactical assets to ensure the safety and security of lives and property during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Disu also extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria, congratulating them on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Akpabio, Oyebamiji, APC national secretary call for peace, generosity
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of Ramadan. In a message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, Akpabio urged Muslims to show compassion, forgiveness, and unity, and to continue the philanthropic practice of alms-giving […]
DSS arrests gunrunner with 832 rounds of ammunition in Cross River
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Dugo, in Cross River State while allegedly attempting to take delivery of hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The suspect was arrested at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state following credible intelligence about his plan to procure 832 […]
Benin queen, others risk expulsion over Peller’s unauthorised palace visit
The Benin Traditional Council on Tuesday said that the Queen, who allowed streamer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly called Peller, to gain unauthorised access into the palace faces possible removal from the palace. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the BTC, Frank Irabor, and made available to journalists. Peller, who is […]
Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure
Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings. Prices rebounded from the previous day’s sharp losses, which came after the head of the International Energy Agency said more stockpiles could be tapped if needed. Equity markets mostly gained after […]
FG activates evacuation plan as Middle East crisis worsens
The Federal Government on Monday said it is working out administrative procedures and the release of funds for the evacuation of Nigerians affected by the ongoing crisis in parts of the Middle-East East. The decision comes amid escalating tensions in the region, triggered by missile and drone attacks linked to Iran, which have raised security […]
NBA slams judge for ordering Sowore’s lawyer to kneel in court
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned an alleged courtroom incident involving Justice Mohammed Umar, describing the reported directive for a lawyer to kneel as inconsistent with judicial standards and the dignity of the legal profession. A report by Channels Television indicated that the incident occurred during proceedings in a case involving Sowore, who is being […]
