Nigeria’s Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking one of the biggest security reforms since the return to democracy. The proposed legislation introduces a dual policing system, allowing states to operate their own police services alongside the Federal Police. Under the bill, […]
A viral social media post claiming Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre was excluded from Nigeria’s WAFCON squad due to alleged corruption has been exposed as fake, sparking fresh concerns about misinformation and impersonation online. The controversial posts, shared from a fraudulent Facebook account posing as Plumptre, accused unnamed officials of […]
The Federal Government has launched an emergency intervention to tackle rising cooking gas prices, bringing together the EFCC, DSS, Police, regulators, and industry stakeholders to curb LPG hoarding, diversion, and market manipulation. According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the move aims to improve gas supply, […]
Lionel Messi missed an early penalty. Then he made history. The Argentina legend scored a brilliant brace against Austria to become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 18 goals—surpassing Miroslav Klose’s 16. The records broken in one match: Record New Mark Most World Cup goals 18 Most World Cup matches played […]
The Presidency didn’t mince words. Hours after Peter Obi demanded President Tinubu’s resignation citing “monumental failure,” Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga delivered a blistering rebuttal—dismissing the call as “puerile,” “anti-democratic,” and the product of a “self-constructed echo chamber” where Obi “reels off lie after lie to himself.” The Constitutional Rebuttal Onanuga’s […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, arguing that worsening economic conditions, rising insecurity, and unfulfilled campaign promises have weakened public confidence in the administration. Drawing comparisons with political accountability in established democracies, Obi referenced recent developments in the United Kingdom and […]
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has described his re-election as a “humbling vote of confidence” after INEC declared him the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The APC candidate secured a landslide victory with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP’s Oluwole Oluyede (40,543 votes) and ADC’s Dare Bejide (12,872 votes). Oyebanji recorded […]
The fragile Middle East peace process faced a severe setback on Saturday. Iran announced the re-closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, citing a US “breach of contract” and relentless Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The closure follows a wave of deadly bombardments near Nabatieh and Sidon that […]
Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to $51.04 billion as of June 18, 2026, marking their highest level in 17 years and signaling renewed investor confidence and stronger foreign exchange inflows. According to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, reserves rose from $49.80 billion at the start of June to $51.04 […]
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on refiners, depot owners, and fuel importers to reduce petrol prices following the recent drop in global crude oil prices. PETROAN said Brent crude has declined to around $77–$78 per barrel after easing tensions between the United States […]
