FEC Approves Continuation of Naira-for-crude Initiative
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the […]
Flying Eagles Name 35-Man Squad for U-20 AFCON
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has named a 35-man squad for the team’s final training camp ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The core of the squad comprises players who featured in Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Championship held in Togo last year, but now include Seven foreign-based […]
Torrential Rains Floods kill 30 People in Kinshasa
Torrential rains and floods have killed at least 30 people in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. President Félix Tshisekedi, who called a government crisis meeting, has promised victims that the government will not abandon them. Desperate residents are trying to flee the floodwaters by wading, swimming or paddling to safety in […]
Take-It-Back Movement Protests Nationwide Despite Police Warning
Protesters under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement defied police warning and staged protests in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, and other states. According to the organisers, among their concerns is the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on […]
President Tinubu declares April 7 as National Police Day
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to create a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, motivated and equipped with modern tools and technology, to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. Speaking yesterday during the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebrations, President Tinubu represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, formally designated […]
Russell Brand Denies Rape Allegations Ahead of Court Hearing
British actor and comedian, Russell Brand, has denied the allegations of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault made against him by the Metropolitan Police. The charges relate to four separate women and incidents that took place between 1999 and 2005. In a video uploaded on X, formerly Twitter, Brand thanked his fans for their support […]
Army, Police Team Investigates Explosion in Mushin, Lagos
81 DIVISION IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NIGERIA POLICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TEAM INVESTIGATE EXPLOSION IN MUSHIN AREA OF LAGOS STATE The 81 Division Nigerian Army is aware of the explosion that occurred at the Metal Scrap Yard in Mushin Area of Lagos State on Friday, 4 Apr 25, which resulted in one fatality and injury […]
Southampton Relegated from EPL after Tottenham Defeat
Southampton have been relegated to the Championship with seven matches still to play, becoming the first Premier League team in history to suffer the earliest relegation. The team, led by Coach Ivan Juric, lost 2-0 to Tottenham, are also on track to set a new record low points tally in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Liverpool’s […]
US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Amid Political Tensions
The US has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders due to South Sudan’s failure to accept the return of its repatriated citizens. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that South Sudan had failed to respect the principle that every country must accept the return of its citizens in […]
NCDC Reports Rising Cerebrospinal Meningitis Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, with children aged 5-14 years the most affected group. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, 315 suspected cases were reported in three states: Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe, 38 of which were confirmed […]
