Just In: Dangote Petitions ICPC Over NMDPRA Director’s Alleged Corruption
Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, has forwarded a petition against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk, to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), accusing him of corruption and financial impropriety. In the petition submitted on December 16, Dangote demanded […]
Senate Mandates NSA To Probe Akpabio’s Death Claim
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigerian Senate has given a marching order to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to probe reports which claimed the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is dead. Recall that Godswill Akpabio became the President of the Nigerian Senate on 13 June 2023. He was elected to lead the 10th Senate of […]
Benin Coup Attempt: Dozens Jailed as Authorities Tighten Grip
At least 30 people, most of them soldiers, have been jailed in Benin Republic over their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt earlier this month, authorities say. The suspects appeared before a special prosecutor at the Court for Economic Crimes and Terrorism in the commercial capital, Cotonou, and were subsequently placed in pre-trial detention. […]
House of Reps to Probe Dangote, Oil Regulator Feud
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has resolved to investigate a widening dispute between Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, and the head of the oil regulator, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a motion of urgent public importance mandating the parliamentary committees on petroleum resources to examine the tensions and […]
One Soldier Killed, Two Missing in Taraba Gunmen Attack
At least one soldier has been killed and two others are missing after gunmen attacked Nigerian Army troops escorting farmers in Takum Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State. The attack occurred on Monday in a bush area of Takum, a region prone to clashes involving local militia, according to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication […]
Obhiaba Football Tournament Reaches Semifinal Stage in Uromi
The annual Obhiaba Football Tournament has once again taken centre stage in Uromi as the competition enters its semifinal phase. This year’s tournament marks the seventh edition of the grassroots football fiesta, which continues to attract young talents and football enthusiasts from across Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The tournament is […]
Ousmane Dembélé Wins The Best FIFA Men’s Player
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2025, completing a remarkable double after winning the Ballon d’Or earlier this year. The 28-year-old Frenchman received the prestigious award at a glittering ceremony held at the Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha, Qatar. Dembélé edged out stiff competition from Barcelona’s […]
SWAN National Body Flags Off New CRS Exco, Tasks Them On Ethics, Fair-Play
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The National Deputy President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Comrade Bonny Nyong, has charged the newly inaugurated SWAN Cross River executive to embrace discipline, humility, and ethical leadership. Nyong who represented the National President Isaiah Benjamin, delivered the charge shortly after the inauguration ceremony in Calabar, stressing that leadership […]
Actor David Nnaji, Wife Mandy Grace Welcome Two Babies, 10 Months Apart in 2025
Nollywood actor David Nnaji and his wife, Mandy Grace, have welcomed two children in the same year, marking a remarkable and joyful milestone for their family. The actor made the announcement via his Instagram page, revealing that the couple welcomed another baby in December 2025, barely ten months after the arrival of a child in […]
Just In: Motorists Get Relief as Petrol Falls from ₦900 at Some Stations
Some MRS Oil filling stations in Lagos and Abuja have begun dispensing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at ₦739 per litre, a notable reduction from the recent pump prices of ₦850–₦900 per litre recorded across the city. The latest adjustment is linked to a downward review of ex-depot prices by the Dangote […]