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Economy

Motorists Feared Dead In Abuja Tanker Explosion

A petrol-laden tanker has exploded at Karu Bridge, near Nyanya, along the Abuja-Keffi Road, Abuja. The explosion occurred when the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as fuel lost control and crashed on the bridge, igniting a fire that rapidly spread to nearby vehicles. The incident has destroyed no fewer than 30 vehicles, raising fears of multiple casualties as rescue operations are ongoing. A heavy presence of military […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

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Politics

New Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas, Vows to Restore Law and Order

The newly sworn-in Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas has promised to maintain law and order in the crisis-hit oil rich state. Addressing newsmen yesterday after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, Ibas said they were aware of the circumstances that led to their current situation, and the President had made it clear in his broadcast. The retired naval chief […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

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Politics

Senate Step Down Motion To Ratify On Declaration Of State Of Emergency In Rivers State.

The Nigerian Senate yesterday stepped down a motion to debate and ratify the declaration of state of emergency that led to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. President Bola Tinubu in his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March, 18th 2025, cited several alleged breaches by the Fubara administration as reasons within the ambit of law to declare a state of emergency in Rivers. The […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

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Business

Dangote Refinery Suspends Petrol Sales in Naira.

The Dangote refinery has officially announced a temporary suspension of petroleum products sales in Naira. This was disclosed in a statement released yesterday by the company, citing an imbalance between its sales proceeds and crude purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. It said the decision aims to address the mismatch and ensure sustainable operations, and further emphasized that petroleum product sales in Naira will promptly resume once […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

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Politics

President Tinubu Appoints Board Members For NISO

President Bola Tinubu has appointed executive and non-executive board members for the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO. This was made known yesterday in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealing that Adesegun Akin-Olugbade is the board chairman of NISO, while Abdu Bello has been appointed as Managing Director.He added that the President has also appointed four Executive Directors: […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

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Entertainment

Court Remands Jude Okoye Over Alleged $1 Million Theft

The Lagos State Special Offences Court has directed the detention of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, for the alleged theft of 1 million dollars. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had earlier arraigned Jude alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, for diverting the sum of 767,544 dollars royalty payments belonging to his brother, Peter Okoye. The EFCC prosecutor, Mohammed Bashiru, […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

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Sports

Ahmed Musa Returns to Super Eagles Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has been recalled to the national team for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, marking his return after years of absence. Musa, who last featured for the Super Eagles before their silver-winning campaign at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, tops the provisional squad released by the newly appointed head coach, ERIC Chelle.   Chelle has also called up Stanley Nwabali […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

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Entertainment

Akindele’s Latest Film Breaks Record With 1.88 Billion Naira Gross In Nigerian Box Office.

Funke Akindele's latest blockbuster film, titled, Everybody Loves Jenifa has set a new record with an impressive 1.88 billion Naira earnings at the Nigerian box office. The film, carrying on the legacy of the popular Jenifa franchise, dominated the box office for seven straight weekends, holding the Number one position and emerging as one of the highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time. This achievement further cements Akindele’s reputation as Nollywood's […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

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Foreign

China Hits Back at New US Tariffs with Increased Duties and Business Restrictions

China has responded to new US tariffs by implementing tariff increase of 10 to 15 percent on a variety of American agricultural and food products. The Asian country also imposed export and investment restrictions on twenty-five US companies citing national security concerns, but chose not to target any major household brands, unlike its response to the President Donald Trump administration's tariffs on February 4th. China's latest retaliatory tariffs were triggered […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

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