Dangote Refinery defends soaring petrol prices

The Dangote Refinery has explained why petrol prices in Nigeria remain high despite the country’s domestic…

UK govt hikes fees for visas, citizenship, others

The United Kingdom Government is set to increase fees for a broad range of visa, residency…

Bandits demand N1bn ransom over 8 kidnapped Kwara church worshippers

Bandits, who abducted eight worshippers during a church service in Omugo community, in Ifelodun Local Government Area…

UN declares trans-Atlantic African slave trade gravest crime against humanity

The UN General Assembly, on Wednesday, designated the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime…

Abia govt explains Otti’s medical support offer to injured soldier before arrest

The Abia State Government has reacted to the arrest of Staff Sgt. Amoke Simon of the…

Lagos govt threatens to prosecute military personnel using BRT lanes

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has threatened to arrest and prosecute military personnel, local council…

CBN bans payment of Diaspora remittances in dollar

Effective May 1, 2026, beneficiaries of Diaspora remittances to Nigeria will only be able to collect…

UNILAG lifts 10-year ban on students’ unionism

The University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday, inaugurated a new Students’ Union Executive Council, restoring student…

Man dies in Bayelsa after taking 40 lashes for alleged rape

A 47-year-old man identified simply as Emi has reportedly collapsed and died after receiving 40 strokes…

Police arrest 4 who scammed Army Gen, others of N150m in Abuja fake land deal

The police have arrested four suspects allegedly involved in a N150 million land scam targeting a…