Fuel Marketers Reject Dangote’s Dollar Pricing, Explore Other Supply Channels
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Oil marketers have rejected the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to resume the sale of petroleum products in United States dollars, warning that the move could intensify pressure on the foreign exchange market, fuel inflation, and compel dealers to source products from alternative suppliers. Speaking with journalists, National President of Petroleum Products Retail […]
Macron Set for Nigeria State Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a state visit to Nigeria this fall, French Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Marc Fonbaustier, has announced. Fonbaustier made the disclosure on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, while addressing guests at the celebration of France’s National Day in Abuja, describing the visit as an […]
Sultan Declares Thursday First Day of Safar 1448AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH following the non sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. The declaration was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday, July […]
Dogara Calls for Stronger NASS, Civil Society Partnership to Boost Legislative Oversight
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, called for stronger collaboration between the National Assembly and civil society organisations to strengthen legislative oversight and ensure government decisions deliver tangible benefits to Nigerians. Dogara made the call while speaking at the National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, where he […]
INEC Seeks Increased Funding Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, appealed for increased and sustained funding to enable the commission to effectively conduct the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Mohammed […]
Burna Boy Breaks Records As He Leads World’s Biggest Music Chart
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Nigerian Afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has etched his name in music history by becoming the first African artist to claim the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 Songs chart. The Grammy Award-winning singer reached the milestone with ‘Dai Dai,’ the official FIFA World Cup collaboration […]
2027: ADP Completes Presidential Ticket
The Action Democratic Party on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, completed its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election with the nomination of Hon. Chinazam Ike as the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Abbas’ Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Jacob […]
BREAKING: Police Arrest Self Acclaimed PFIPC DG Adeniyi After Court Order
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his arrest over alleged forgery, fraud and impersonation. Adeyemi was arrested in Osun State on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, by operatives of the Force Intelligence Response […]
Security Agencies Rescue Kidnapped AAU Students, Neutralise Armed Suspect
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued three students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were abducted by armed men in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The students were kidnapped on Sunday, July 12, 2026, during a violent attack in the Ujemen G.T. Extension area of […]
BREAKING:Court Orders Arrest of Self Acclaimed Agency DG Adeniyi Over Alleged Fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, ordered the arrest of self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, after he failed to appear in court to answer charges bordering on forgery, fraud and impersonation. Justice Mohammed Umar issued a bench warrant for Adeyemi’s arrest after the […]