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Trailer crushes Micra and tricycle in Ibadan, causing multiple fatalities

A tragic accident reportedly occurred in Ibadan, involving a trailer, a micra, and a tricycle, leading to multiple fatalities and significant destruction. The...

EFCC operative allegedly killed by Yahoo boys – Police

The Nigeria Police has officially confirmed the fatal attack on an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by armed internet fraudsters, popularly...

Petrol price rises to N1,150 per litre after Dangote refinery adjustment

The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, have risen significantly to between N1,050 and N1,150 per litre across various regions of the country. This sharp...

Lawmakers and ministers clash during heated 2025 budget defense

The Minister of Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, alongside the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, appeared before the National Assembly on Friday to...

Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to rise above politics in the wake of the recent attack in Borno

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for a united response against criminal activities that are destabilizing the nation. His statement came in the wake of the...

FCC to charge Otudeko and ex-First Bank MD over ₦12.3bn fraud

The Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled January 20, 2025, for the arraignment of Chief Oba Otudeko, the Chairman of Honeywell Group, and Stephen Onasanya, a former...

Ogun Deputy Governor refutes MAPOLY students' attack claims

Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, has firmly dismissed widespread reports circulating on social media alleging that she was attacked by protesting students...

Starting January 2025, local governments will receive direct federal allocations, according to the Presidency

The Presidency has officially announced that starting from January 2025, local governments in Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account...

Kidnapper reveals earning ₦550 million in his first 3 operations in Kaduna

A kidnapper has revealed how he earned a staggering ₦550 million from just three kidnapping operations in Kaduna State. The shocking confession was shared in a post...

Troops have eliminated six Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto, but five soldiers lost their lives during the operation

Troops from the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade successfully launched a coordinated offensive against Lakurawa terrorists in Gudu Local Government Area, Sokoto State, on...

Dangote refinery aims for 650,000 bpd output by June

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to significantly increase crude oil imports to meet production targets, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC)...

Police arrest man for raping a 3-year-old girl

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 40-year-old...

Benue, Borno, Adamawa top highest petrol prices – NBS report

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a comprehensive report revealing that Benue, Borno, and Adamawa recorded the highest petrol prices in November 2024. This...

ICPC to charge El-Rufai's aides over ₦64m fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)...

FG rejects Telcos' request for 100% tariff hike

Bosun Tijani, has reiterated that the Federal Government will not approve a 100% increase in telecom tariffs, despite the challenges posed by rising operational costs in...

₦700 billion required yearly to upkeep federal roads – FG

The Minister of State for Works, Mohammad Goronyo, has raised concerns about the inadequate budgetary allocation to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), emphasizing...

Inflation reaches 34.8%, leaving Nigerians facing increased hardship and rising prices

The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has expressed growing concern over the persistent...

Gov Lawal addresses civilian deaths in military airstrike

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially addressed the tragic military airstrike in Tungar Kara, Maradun Local Government Area, which resulted in the unfortunate...

GAC finalizes Obasa's fate, backs new Lagos Assembly speaker

The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, widely regarded as the state’s highest political decision-making body, has officially endorsed the...