Nigeria Boosts Refining Capacity: FG Approves Licenses for Three New Petrochemical Refineries
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority (NMDPRA) has granted refining licenses to three companies, paving the way for the construction of new refineries in Abia, Delta, and Edo…
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Yobe Hisbah Seizes 209 Cartons of Alcohol and Closes Brothel in Damaturu
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission, in collaboration with the NDLEA and NSCDC, has sealed Maina Lodge Hotel in Damaturu and seized 209 cartons of alcohol during a coordinated crackdown on…
Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff, Makes Debut Tour of St Peter’s Square Ahead of Inauguration Mass
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, made his first public appearance in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, riding through the crowds in a popemobile and…
Davido Moved to Tears During Heartfelt Speech at Manager Asa Asika’s Wedding
Nigerian singer Davido became emotional while delivering a moving speech at the traditional wedding of his longtime manager and close friend, Asa Asika.In the emotional video clip, Davido reflected on…
Disgraced Nigerian Monarch Joseph Oloyede to Forfeit Millions to U.S. Government After Conviction in COVID-19 Relief Fraud Case
A U.S. federal court has ordered Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, the traditional ruler of Ipetumodu in Osun State, to forfeit millions of dollars in assets and funds after pleading guilty…
Simon Ekpa formally charged in Finland for inciting t€rrorism in Nigeria
Prosecutors in Finland have formally charged an individual with inciting terrorism online, in a case linked to efforts to establish an independent Biafra state in Nigeria. While the Finnish National…
Federal High Court in Jos deports four Chinese nationals, confiscates ₦134 million, and imposes lifetime ban over illegal mining activities
The Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, has ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals—Liang Quin Yong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong—convicted for illegal mining of solid…
Troops eliminate bandits, recover nearly 1,000 stolen cattle in Taraba State
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have recovered around 1,000 rustled cattle and neutralised two bandits in a gunfight along the Taraba–Plateau border.The update was shared by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola…
Senate advances bill mandating MDAs to use locally manufactured vehicles
The Nigerian Senate has progressed the Local Automotive Industry Patronage Bill, 2025, to second reading, paving the way for a law that mandates Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to…
JAMB acknowledges errors impacting 2025 UTME results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged that certain errors had an impact on candidates’ performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).This admission was made by…
19-year-old Timilehin Faith Opesusi takes her own life in Lagos after scoring low in UTME
The controversy surrounding the 2025 UTME intensified following the reported suicide of 19-year-old Timilehin Faith Opesusi, who scored 190 in the examination. Opesusi, originally from Abeokuta but living with her…
Lagos State confirmed as host city for AFRIMA 2025
The African Union, in partnership with the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has confirmed Lagos, Nigeria, as the host city for the 2025 edition of the awards.Angela Martins, Head of…
United States deports six Nigerians over multiple offences; handed over to authorities in Lagos for further action
Six Nigerians have been deported from the United States over alleged involvement in various criminal activities.According to sources familiar with the case, their removal is part of a broader U.S.…
Nigeria requires \$10 billion annually over 20 years to achieve stable electricity supply — Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu
. Nigeria requires $10 billion annually for two decades to ensure a stable power supply, according to Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Speaking at the commissioning of a 2.5 megawatt…
Lagos State set to roll out monthly and quarterly rent payment scheme to support low-income residents
The Lagos State Government has revealed that plans are in the final stages to implement monthly and quarterly rent payment options to ease the financial pressure on residents, particularly those…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to headline 2025 Things Fall Apart Festival celebrating Chinua Achebe’s legacy
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been revealed as the headlining figure for the 2025 edition of the Things Fall Apart Festival, a week-long tribute to Chinua Achebe’s enduring literary influence.According to…
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