Lagos, Nigeria — The NNPC has clarified in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, that global market forces will continue to dictate the pricing of petroleum products in Nigeria. The impact on domestic refineries, including Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Ltd (DRL), will be significant in terms of domestic petrol pump prices. The NNPC emphasized that despite local refining capabilities, consumers should not expect guaranteed reductions in fuel…

Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced his resignation from the role, effective immediately. The decision, which also includes his departure from his positions as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday. Ngelale’s resignation comes as he faces urgent medical issues affecting…

In a significant setback for Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad, the Nigerian government’s abrupt closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) verification portal in February has triggered a crisis, compelling many Nigerian nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom and the United States to return to Nigeria. This unexpected development has left healthcare workers grappling with difficulties in renewing their licenses and meeting international regulatory standards. The suspension…

Onyinyechi Mark, a Nigerian powerlifter, won the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting division at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in France, lifting 150kg. The 23-year-old won on Friday, defeating China’s Cui Jianjin, who took silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who claimed bronze with a lift of 130kg. In a congratulatory tweet on Friday, Minister of Sports John Enoh praised Mark’s efforts in elevating Nigeria’s…

Lagos Nigeria, Amnesty International has raised serious concerns about the Nigerian government’s handling of femicide cases. Femicide is defined as the killing of a woman or girl, particularly by a man, driven by gender-based violence often rooted in misogynistic beliefs and attitudes. On Thursday, the global human rights organization took to its X page to express its discontent with the Nigerian government’s response to the murder of Christianah Idowu, a…

Songstress Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known as Ayra Starr, has expressed outrage over the murder of Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Earlier, the New Daily Prime reported that Ayomide Adeleye, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, confessed to the 174 Battalion of the Nigerian Army that he murdered Idowu. Reacting to the incident, the 22-year-old singer took to her…

Ayomide Adeleye, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, has confessed to murdering Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). According to The New Daily Prime, Idowu left her home in the Ita Oluwo area of Ikorodu on August 19 to travel to the University of Lagos for her Industrial Training (IT). She did not return, leading to her being…

In a significant policy shift, reports suggest the Federal Government is poised to grant Aliko Dangote’s refinery the authority to set the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This move comes amidst a protracted fuel scarcity crisis that has left Nigerians grappling with high prices and limited availability. On Tuesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised the pump price of PMS, adding to the…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first man in history to score 900 goals in official competitions, accomplishing the feat during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League encounter against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute, putting Portugal ahead 2-0. Portugal went on to win 2-1. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 58 goals ahead…

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has reassured the populace that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, should be widely accessible by the weekend. This announcement follows a high-level meeting at the State House aimed at addressing the current fuel scarcity that has been causing significant hardship for Nigerians. The crucial meeting, which took place on Thursday, included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Mele Kyari, the Managing…

Lagos, Nigeria — In a significant development for Nigeria’s oil sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has delivered 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote oil refinery, with plans to add 17 million barrels in the near future. This move is part of the Federal Government’s initiative to bolster local refineries and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products. Upcoming Deliveries and Government Policy NNPCL is set…

In a devastating turn of events, Uganda’s Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a horrifying attack by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old athlete, who had represented Uganda in long-distance races including the Paris Olympics, passed away on Thursday morning after being set on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei was critically injured when her partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly poured petrol on her and ignited the flames…