Nigerian filling stations bow to market forces, reduce fuel price
Nigerian filling stations bow to market forces, reduce fuel price More Nigerian filling stations have significantly reduced their premium motor spirit pump price to remain competitive and woo patronage. A market survey on thursday showed that filling stations, including Emedab,…
UK-based Nigerian Law Scholar wins University of Hull award for publication excellence
Daramola’s academic work is informed by a dual-jurisdiction legal background. He is qualified as both a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and a Registered Foreign Lawyer in England and Wales, giving his scholarship a practical and…
Nigeria officially submits bid to host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja
Nigeria has officially entered the race to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, with Abuja proposed as the potential venue for what could become one of the biggest sporting events in Africa. According to sports officials, the bid is part…
US extradites convicted ex-Ghanaian official over $6 million fraud
Justice has no borders. The United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana, following her conviction on 70+ corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6M equivalent in Ghanaian taxpayer funds,” the embassy stated. It added: “This is our strong…
Africa’s largest refinery cuts petrol unit by 34% as exports slump
Industry monitor IIR Energy said the refinery’s Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCCU) is expected to return to full rates by mid-June after repairs to a flue gas slide gate valve. “Initially, lighter crude being processed resulted in insufficient feed…
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire In History
Elon Musk has become the first person in history to surpass the $1 trillion net worth mark, at least on paper, after SpaceX priced its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share. Prior to th.e IPO, Musk’s…
BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Kola Oyewo Dies
Veteran Nigerian actor and theatre icon, Kola Oyewo, has passed away. The news of his death was announced on Friday by actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afod, through a post shared on his official Instagram page. Afod, in the post, described…
Poverty, Illiteracy in North-West: ‘Let’s prioritise actions over announcements’ – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for actions over announcements, raising concerns over the rising levels of poverty, poor education, and weak healthcare systems affecting millions of people in Nigeria’s North-West region. She called for stronger social…
Again, Cameroonian soldiers invade Cross River community
The Nigerian Army has successfully contained an unauthorised incursion by Cameroonian soldiers into Danare community in Boki LGA of Cross River State, averting a potential escalation that caused panic among residents. A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni,…
Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in jail for sending drones into North Korea.Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation in October 2024 to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for his…