Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for the third time in a week, raising the gantry price from N995 to N1,175 per litre, a jump of N180 or roughly 18.1 per...

The Nigerian government has called for the immediate release of 42 of its citizens reportedly arrested in Mozambique without formal charges, raising concerns over a possible xenophobic incident. Chairperson...

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei and marking a major shift in the leadership of the Islamic Republic at a time of heightened regional...

The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya has risen to 42 after days of heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several regions, police said on Sunday. At least 26 of the victims were recorded...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the resolution of the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, describing the settlement as a major step toward unlocking significant deepwater...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad, comprising 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career appointees.   The ambassadors-designate...

At least 15 soldiers have been killed in an attack by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists on a military base in northern Benin. The raid occurred on Wednesday at a base in Kofouno near the Niger border and was claimed...

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed the father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe, after abducting him in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state. The victim, Chief Francis...

The Confederation of African Football has postponed the upcoming edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations just 12 days before the tournament was scheduled to begin in Morocco. The African football...

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned a former Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, to explain an alleged ₦210 trillion flagged in...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has assured Nigerians of steady petrol supply despite recent shocks in the global oil market triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States,...

The United States Senate has voted down a resolution that sought to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran, leaving the administration with broad powers...

Nigerian authorities have suspended all Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West Bank with immediate effect due to rising security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle...

The Federal Government has announced a six-year moratorium on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the quality and financial...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports following widespread traffic congestion that caused many travellers to miss their...

The UK Home Office has announced a ban on issuing education visas to nationals of Cameroon, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar over rising asylum applications. The decision, announced on Tuesday, follows...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reportedly agreed to establish a regional force to combat jihadist activities and rising insecurity in West Africa. The decision was reached during...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned the use of roadblocks for the collection of taxes and levies nationwide as part of ongoing tax reforms. The government also introduced a new Presumptive Tax...

The U.S. Mission Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of possible protests in Abuja amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran. In a statement released on Wednesday, the U.S....

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 2,339 personnel in its 2025 Senior Staff Promotion Exercise, reaffirming its commitment to career development, institutional...